Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC has launched a mid-range Desire 626G+ smartphone in India.
The new Desire 626G+ is a variant of original model Desire 626, which was launched in February. Both the devices house pretty much same specifications, but differ only in a few departments -- CPU, storage and connectivity support.
The former model houses 1.7GHz Octa-core (most likely to be based on Mediatek), 8GB inbuilt memory and 3G network support, whereas the latter comes with 64-bit class Snapdragon 410 series SoC (System on Chip), 16GB storage and 4G-LTE network support.
[Read more: HTC Launches Desire 626 with 64-bit Class Snapdragon 410 SoC]
Other stipulated features include 5.0-inch HD display, Android 4.4 KitKat OS, 1GB RAM, 2000 mAh battery, 13MP camera on the rear-side and a 5MP snapper on the front.
HTC Desire 626G+ India release and price details:
The company has reportedly confirmed that the new HTC Desire 626G+ will hit Indian stores soon, probably by this month for ₹16,900.
Competition:
Once released, HTC Desire 626G+ will be up against with the popular Motorola Moto G (Gen 2), Microsoft Lumia 640, Lenovo A7000, Micromax YU Yureka, Sony Xperia E4 dual.
Key specifications of HTC Desire 626G+ and Desire 626:
Model | HTC Desire 626G+ (with Octa-core SoC) | HTC Desire 626(with Quad-core SoC) |
Display | 5.0-inch HD screen with 1280x720p resolution | 5.0-inch HD screen with 1280x720p resolutions |
OS | Android 4.4 KitKat OS with HTC Sense UI | Android with 4.4 KitKat HTC Sense UI |
Processor | 1.7GHz Octa-core CPU, most likely to be based on Mediatek | 64-bit class1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 CPU |
RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
Storage Capacity | 8GB, expandable up to 32GB | 16GB, expandable up to 128GB |
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Battery | 2000 mAh | 2000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery
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Network | 3G | 2G, 3G & 4G-LTE (FDD: Bands 1,3, 5, 7, 8, 28) |
Add-ons | Dual-SIM slots (nano+nano), Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS, | Nano-SIM slot, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n: 2.4GHz), micro-USB 2.0, microSD card slot, DLNA support,Built-in GPS antenna with GLONASS |
Dimensions | 146.90 x 70.90 x 8.10 mm | 146.9 x 70.9 x 8.19 mm |
Weight | 138 g | 140 g |
Colours | Blue Lagoon & White Birch options | N/A |
Price | ₹16,900 | NT$ 5,990 (around $190/€168/₹11,800) in Taiwan |