Fido and Koodo to launch HTC Desire 601

HTC Desire 601As expected, the HTC Desire 601 is making its way to more than one Canadian carrier. Following Rogers’ announcement that it would launch it on November 4, both Fido and Koodo have announced to carry the mid-range device as well.  Fido made its announcement via Twitter while Koodo did so via Facebook.

Here is a refresher on its specifications:

  • Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 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

It remains to be seen if all three colours will make it to Canada.

There is specific availability and pricing details available yet but both carriers will likely launch it around the same time as Rogers.


Sources : @FidoMobile // Facebook (Koodo)