HTC unveils mid-range HTC Desire 601 and entry-level HTC Desire 300

HTC today announced two new smartphones that will help it broaden its price point coverage. The HTC Desire 601 is a mid-range device that incorporates many of the features first seen on the HTC One, including HTC BlinkFeed, HTC Zoe with Video Highlights and HTC BoomSound. The HTC Desire 300 is a new entry-level smartphone that comes with HTC BlinkFeed.

“For the last 17 years HTC has challenged the mobile industry to develop innovations that change the way in which people use their mobile phone. Now we’re not only changing the way people view the mid-range and entry-level market but setting the bar even higher when it comes to our premium devices and capabilities,” commented Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We are committed to offering the most innovative portfolio of products on the market. Our Desire family has become synonymous with affordable quality. Offering some of the most advanced capabilities of any smartphone, these phones truly represent premium quality in a more affordable price bracket.”

HTC Desire 601HTC Desire 601 specifications:

  • Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
  • Operating system: Google Android with HTC Sense
  • Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA/GPRS/EDGE
  • Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS + GLONASS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA
  • Display: 4.5-inch qHD (540×960)
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Internal storage: 8GB
  • External storage: MicroSD cards up to 64GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture and flash
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
  • Battery: 2,100mAh
  • Dimensions: 134.5 × 66.7 × 9.88 millimeters
  • Weight: 130 grams
  • Colors: Black, Grey, Red
  • Other: HTC BoomSound with dual front-facing speakers

HTC Desire 300HTC Desire 300 specifications:

  • Processor: 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
  • Operating system: Google Android with HTC Sense
  • Cellular connectivity: HSPA/GPRS/EDGE
  • Other connectivity: GPS/A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Display: 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800)
  • RAM: 512MB
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • External storage: MicroSD cards up to 64GB
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with f/2.8 aperture
  • Front-facing camera: VGA
  • Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
  • Battery: 1,650mAh
  • Dimensions: 131.78 × 66.23 × 10.12 millimeters
  • Weight: 120 grams
  • Colors: Black

The HTC Desire 601 will launch in select EMEA markets in October 2013. The HTC Desire 300 will launch in select global markets in October 2013 as well. There is no word yet on North American availability. Pricing was not announced either.



Source : HTC