HTC has confirmed plans to release the next edition of their flagship phone, the HTC One M9 March 1, on the eve of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The release date was announced on HTC's Twitter account.

The new phone is rumored to feature a 20-megapixel rear camera and an HTC UltraPixel front camera. It is also expected to have advanced video capabilities, Dolby 5.1 audio technology, a Snapdragon 810 processor, and will be available in dark gunmetal, silver, gold.

The MWC starts March 2 in Barcelona.