HTC Desire 500 with 4.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched

HTC has been aggressively launching smartphones all around the globe that include devices under its One and Desire series. Following the strategy, the company has launched Desire 500 in Taiwan. The device is said to be targeted at the younger consumers and is considered a mid-ranged smartphone.

The HTC Desire 500 is powered by 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon200 quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. It features a 4.3-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The phone measures 131.8x66.9x9.9mm and weighs 123g. There is 4GB internal storage that can be further expanded up to 64GB with the help of microSD card. An 8-megapixel rear camera can be found at the back accompanied by an LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front camera. The device can record videos at 720p and also features Beats Audio.

HTC Desire 500 comes with a 1,800mAh battery that the company claims will deliver 17.8 hours of talk time and 401 hours of standby time. The HTC Desire 500 runs on Android 4.2 with Sense 5 on top and other features like BlinkFeed. However, the HTC Desire 500 does not include BoomSound which has been a part of HTC One series and features dual front speakers at the front panel.

HTC Desire 500 is priced at NT$11,900 (approx. Rs. 24,000). There is no word yet about pricing and availability in markets other than Taiwan.

Last week, the Taiwanese handset maker unveiled HTC One mini. The handset will be available from August in selective markets with the global roll-out expected to start in September.

The HTC One mini is a compact version of its flagship smartphone, the HTC One and features the same design as the flagship model. The HTC One mini features a 4.3-inch S-LCD3 display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels and a pixel density of 341ppi. The device is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and has 1GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of internal storage and does not feature any expansion features. The smartphone is based on Android 4.2 with HTC Sense 5 UI layer on top and also includes HTC BlinkFeed.

HTC Desire 500 key specifications

• 4.3-inch WVGA display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels
• 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon200 quad-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB by microSD card
• 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• 1.6-megapixel front facing camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5
• 1800mAh battery

HTC One mini with 4.3-inch 720p display, dual-core processor launched

HTC has announced the HTC One mini, a compact version of its flagship smartphone, the HTC One.

The HTC One mini features the same design as that of its elder sibling, the HTC One. However, the phone's front and sides sport polycarbonate/ plastic, while its back is made of aluminium, unlike the HTC One which is made entirely from aluminium barring the glass display and some inserts. 

The HTC One mini also features the same BoomSound speakers, though they're smaller compared to the ones featured in the HTC One. The HTC One mini is also stripped of chamfered edges that we had seen in the HTC One. It also doesn't offer an Infrared Blaster.

The HTC One mini sports a 4.3-inch S-LCD3 display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels and pixel density of 341ppi.

The phone is powered by a 1.4 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and has 1GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of internal storage but doesn't feature any external expansion options.

The smartphone runs Android 4.2 with HTC's Sense 5 UI layer on top, and includes HTC BlinkFeed, that delivers social updates, news updates and photos directly to the home screen of the phone.

The HTC One mini sports the same UltraPixel Camera (with a 4-megapixel lens) that the HTC One boasts of. It also features HTC Zoe and Video Highlights imaging features. The phone offers a 1.6-megapixel front facing camera for video calls and self clicks. It's powered by an 1800mAh non-removable battery.

The HTC One mini will be available in Glacial Silver and Stealth Black colours, in select markets from August, with a global rolled out starting September. There's no information in the pricing or availability of the device in the Indian market.

HTC One mini key specifications

• 4.3-inch S-LCD3 display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels
• 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• UltraPixel camera with a 4-megapixel lens with BSI sensor and LED flash
• 1.6-megapixel front facing camera
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5
• 1800mAh battery
• 132x63.2x9.25mm
• 122grams

Purported specifications of HTC One Max 6-inch full-HD smartphone appear online

It seems HTC is working on its first 6.0-inch device, the One Max. Online publication, mobilgeeks.dehas revealed the leaked specifications of the device.

The rumoured specifications include a 6.0-inch 1080p display and a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor with Adreno 330 graphics chip and 2GB RAM. The device will supposedly feature an UltraPixel rear camera that has been used in the HTC One, with a 2.1-megapixel front facing camera, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and would pack a 3,300mAh battery. The device is likely to be available in two storage variants, 32GB and 64GB, though storage would not be expandable.

The report also claims that the device would be a dual SIM phone and would be LTE compatible. Much like its predecessors, the HTC One Max is also expected to come with Sense 5.0 UI layer on top of the Android operating system.

Looking at the sheer size of the rumoured HTC One Max, it is being speculated that it would be a serious rival to the Samsung's Note Series that has been doing well in terms of sales since its launch. If true, this would be the first phablet from the stable of HTC.

The Taiwanese handset giant has been rumoured to be expanding its 'One' series and the HTC One Max can be considered to be a part of this expansion.

The Mobilegeeks.de also claims that HTC is all set to release the One Max and One Mini in September. However, it is also being said that HTC has no plans to release any new phones this calendar year.

Earlier, HTC One Mini was spotted again in fresh photos with supposedly confirmed specifications. The HTC One Mini is rumoured to be powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 for graphics and 1GB RAM. It could sport a 4.3-inch 720p display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. It is also expected to feature the 4.0-megapixel UltraPixel camera found in the HTC One along with a 1.6-megapixel front camera. It would run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with the latest Sense 5.0 UI layer on top. The device will come with 16GB storage of which 12GB will be user-accessible.

Purported specifications of HTC One Max 6-inch full-HD smartphone appear online

It seems HTC is working on its first 6.0-inch device, the One Max. Online publication, mobilgeeks.dehas revealed the leaked specifications of the device.

The rumoured specifications include a 6.0-inch 1080p display and a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor with Adreno 330 graphics chip and 2GB RAM. The device will supposedly feature an UltraPixel rear camera that has been used in the HTC One, with a 2.1-megapixel front facing camera, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and would pack a 3,300mAh battery. The device is likely to be available in two storage variants, 32GB and 64GB, though storage would not be expandable.

The report also claims that the device would be a dual SIM phone and would be LTE compatible. Much like its predecessors, the HTC One Max is also expected to come with Sense 5.0 UI layer on top of the Android operating system.

Looking at the sheer size of the rumoured HTC One Max, it is being speculated that it would be a serious rival to the Samsung's Note Series that has been doing well in terms of sales since its launch. If true, this would be the first phablet from the stable of HTC.

The Taiwanese handset giant has been rumoured to be expanding its 'One' series and the HTC One Max can be considered to be a part of this expansion.

The Mobilegeeks.de also claims that HTC is all set to release the One Max and One Mini in September. However, it is also being said that HTC has no plans to release any new phones this calendar year.

Earlier, HTC One Mini was spotted again in fresh photos with supposedly confirmed specifications. The HTC One Mini is rumoured to be powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 for graphics and 1GB RAM. It could sport a 4.3-inch 720p display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. It is also expected to feature the 4.0-megapixel UltraPixel camera found in the HTC One along with a 1.6-megapixel front camera. It would run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with the latest Sense 5.0 UI layer on top. The device will come with 16GB storage of which 12GB will be user-accessible

HTC One Mini spotted again in new photos with confirmed specifications

The HTC One Mini has been spotted again in fresh photos with supposedly confirmed specifications.

Technology website, AndroidNext.de has released a few photos and screenshots of the yet to be announced version of the HTC One.

On the specifications front, the site claims that the HTC One Mini will have less power compared to some of the high-end HTC devices. It is expected to be powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 for graphics and 1GB RAM. The HTC One Mini is likely to boast a 4.3-inch 720p display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. Much like the HTC One, the HTC One Mini will also sport the same 4.0-megapixel UltraPixel camera along with a 1.6-megapixel front camera, according to rumours. It would run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with the latest Sense 5.0 UI layer on top. The device will come with 16GB storage of which 12GB will be user-accessible.

Past rumours have indicated that other specifications of the phone include a 1,700mAh battery, LTE connectivity, Beats Audio and a pixel density of 342 PPI.

It seems quite evident that HTC has been working for a while on a stripped-down version of its flagship device, HTC One. Over the past few months, leaked photos and specifications of the HTC One Mini have surfaced on the Internet.

In addition to the HTC One Mini, the first official look of the dual-SIM HTC Butterfly S has also been revealed. According to LeaksChina, the HTC Butterfly S dual SIM device will have a 5.0-inch 1080p display and will be based on Android 4.2.2. And on hardware front will include a 1.9GHz processor and a 2GB RAM. Other features would include an Ultrapixel camera. HTC had launched the Butterfly S in June.