The Hmm Gracel Series 22 sports a dual-camera setup on the rear, a bold choice in an era of unnecessary quad-camera arrays:
No telephoto, no 2MP depth sensor. Instead, the company invested in software: the Gracel Imaging Engine 3.0. Daylight photos are crisp with natural bokeh. Where the phone truly shines is in low light. Because of the OIS and a new "Night Fusion" algorithm, the Series 22 captures shots that are brighter than reality without looking artificial.
Sample results:
The camera interface is minimalist—no Pro mode hidden behind five menus. Everything is accessible in one swipe.
Here is where the Hmm Gracel Series 22 makes a deal with the devil. To achieve that 7.6mm thinness, the battery capacity is 4,500 mAh. This is decent, not great. With moderate use (social media, 1 hour of gaming, 2 hours of video), you’ll end the day at 15-20%. Heavy users will need a top-up. Hmm Gracel Series 22
The phone supports USB-C to USB-C charging but, as mentioned, no brick is included. If you’re coming from an older device, purchase a 45W charger separately.
The Hmm Gracel Series 22 is not for everyone—and that’s its strength. It’s for the tech minimalist who values intelligent automation over manual tweaking. It’s for the creative professional who needs a camera that learns their style. And it’s for the ecosystem enthusiast who wants their phone, watch, and earbuds to act as a single organism. The Hmm Gracel Series 22 sports a dual-camera
If you own the Series 21, is the upgrade worth it? Yes, if you prioritize battery life, the new AI camera features, and the adaptive display. If you’re coming from another brand, the Series 22 offers a refreshing departure from the glass sandwich slabs that dominate the market.
Rating: 9.2/10
The Gracel Series 22 runs on HmmOS 2.5, based on Android 15. Launcher purists will celebrate: there is zero bloatware. Zero. No duplicate gallery apps, no third-party browser, no "cleaner" tools. What you get is a near-stock Android experience with thoughtful additions:
The animations are buttery smooth, and the system-wide "Monet" theming (adapted from Material You) is one of the best implementations outside of Google Pixels. In fact, some users on Reddit have claimed that HmmOS 2.5 feels more responsive than Pixel’s launcher on the same hardware. No telephoto, no 2MP depth sensor