Category: HTC

HTC Launches Budget Oriented Wildfire X In India
After being absent from the Indian smartphone industry for about a year, HTC has launched the Wildfire X in the country. The newly launched device has a contemporary design and is targeted towards the budget segment. It will be available for purchase starting August 22 and will be exclusively sold on Flipkart.com.

HTC Wildfire X Specifications And Features

The HTC Wildfire has a modern design with a waterdrop notch display on the front and a glossy plastic back. The display panel measures 6.2 inch and it has an HD+ resolution.

Under the hood, the HTC Wilfire X is kitted with an Octa-Core processor that has a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz. Although the company has not provided the name of the chipset, going by its specifications, we believe it is the Helio P22.

In addition to an 8 MP selfie camera, it also has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 12 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP sensors and a LED flash. The triple rear cameras are aligned in a vertical manner in two different modules.

Besides, the rear of the HTC Wildfire X features the company branding and a fingerprint sensor. The device runs on Android 9 which is skinned with the company’s UI. The device is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery which supports 10 W fast charging.

Noteworthy, HTC has bundled a security-oriented accessory with the smartphone which is called ‘MyBuddy’. The accessory has a pull mechanism which when triggered makes a loud beeping noise and it also sends the live location to family members or the contacts that have been configured in the device.

Additionally, it can also locate your smartphone and vice versa.

HTC Wildfire X Price

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As previously mentioned, the HTC Wildfire X will be available for purchase from Flipkart.com, starting 22nd of August. It will be offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs 10,999
- 4 GB + 128 GB: Rs 13,999
In addition to the built-in storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card.

Obviously, the HTC Wildfire X does not pack class-leading specifications but the MyBuddy accessory does provide it with an edge over its competitor.

Readers who want to see the official listing on Flipkart can do so by clicking here.
August 14, 2019
HTC To Make A Comeback In India This Month

HTC was one of the most iconic brands in India a couple of years ago. Similar to Nokia, HTC went through rough waters that had seen them backing off from the Indian market altogether. The Taiwan based company had numerous reasons for its losing market standing and has distanced itself from the Southeastern Asian country for more than a year now. According to a fresh report, however, HTC is seeking to make a comeback to the developing countries smartphone market.

HTC Wildfire E1

One of the many reasons why HTC had to bail out of India was its pricing and marketing. The smartphone from the company was known to be premium built on even a few of its mid-range devices, however, this, in turn, couldn’t justify their high prices. In comparison, at the time companies like Xiaomi and OnePlus were just emerging that targeted the low to mid and top tier markets respectively. Both companies had aggressively priced their handsets which struck a right chord with the Indian audience. Hence, the companies and its overpriced products felt rather obsolete in value.

HTC Desire 12

Now, a brand new report from sources close to the company revealed that HTC will arrive in the Indian market in August. Inone Technology distribution network will be partnered with the company for the launch of its new flagship series. It is expected that HTC will launch new smartphones in the next few days or weeks with a couple of new features. It is exciting to see brands that were popular in India make a comeback to the market. The new launch would mark the first official release in a little more than a year.

HTC Desire 10 Pro

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HTC needs to be prepared to face stiff competition as the smartphone industry is more populated than when it had originally pulled out. Samsung’s A series of smartphone, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo are giants in the Indian market so HTC has their work cut out for them. Unfortunately, information regarding the upcoming HTC devices is still sparse. Stay tuned for more information which is expected to be available in the arriving days.

August 2, 2019
HTC Wildfire X Listed On Android Enterprise Website, Expected To Launch Soon
Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC which was once a leader in the mobile phone industry lost its lustre after the arrival of Chinese OEMs that sell feature-packed handsets at competitive pricing. Nevertheless, it seems the company has devised new strategies and will soon be launching numerous smartphones.

HTC Wildfire E Plus

Earlier this month, four unreleased HTC smartphones were leaked online. In addition, another handset with the Wildfire X moniker has been listed on Android Enterprise website. The listing has revealed both the key features and design of the upcoming smartphone. As it has been listed on the Enterprise website, it is assumed that the handset will be targeted towards the commercial sector. In simpler words, the HTC Wildfire X will be oriented towards B2B customers and organisations that buy equipment in bulk to be used by there task force rather than the consumer sector.

HTC Wildfire X

According to the Android Enterprise listing, the HTC Wildfire X has an orthodox design with considerable bezels on both the top and bottom of the display. However, such devices are economical to manufacture and more robust, which is the primary concern of enterprise devices.

The top bezel of the Wildfire X houses a front-facing selfie camera, earpiece for listening to phone calls and necessary sensors like proximity and ambient light sensor. Unfortunately, the listing does not reveal the rear side of the smartphone or the crucial feature like the chipset. Nevertheless, it does provide key specs which are listed below.

HTC Wildfire X Quick Specs
- Display: 6.2 inch
- RAM: 3 GB
- ROM: 32 GB
- OS Version: Android 9
- Security: Fingerprint Sensor
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To conclude, we won’t have to wait for long to get the official price and specs of HTC Wildfire X, as the Android Enterprise listing suggests that its launch is about to happen.

Interested readers can check the listing here.
July 29, 2019

Specs And Images Of Four Upcoming HTC Wildfire Smartphones Leak

Following the deluge caused by the arrival of Chinese OEMs that sell smartphones at wafer-thin margins, long-settled companies like Sony and Nokia had to fall back. However, with passing time such companies have devised new strategies and are once again repopulating their smartphone lineups. Correspondingly, Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC that has barely launched any devices in the last couple of years is expected to launch four new handsets.

To instantly grab the attention of the users, the upcoming smartphones from HTC will be launched under the Wildfire lineup which was once very popular. The new devices will be called the HTC Wildfire, Wildfire E, Wildfire E Plus and Wildfire E1 whose specifications and images have both leaked ahead of their official announcement. The Wildfire E and E Plus will have an identical design language with similar specifications while the Wildfire E1 and Wildfire will be a completely different device altogether.

HTC Wildfire

Specification	Wildfire
Display	6.21 inch, 1560 × 720 (19:9)
Chipset	MediaTek Helio P23, Octa Core CPU, Mali G71 GPU
RAM + ROM	3 GB + 32 GB
Rear Camera	16 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera	16 MP
Battery	3500 mAh
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, headphone jack, Dual SIM
Security	Fingerprint Scanner

HTC Wildfire E1

Specification	Wildfire E1
Display	6.08 inch, 1560 × 720 (19.5:9)
Chipset	MediaTek Helio A22, Quad Core CPU, PowerVR GE8320 GPU
RAM + ROM	3 GB + 32 GB
Rear Camera	16 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Battery	3000 mAh
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, headphone jack, Dual SIM
Security	Fingerprint Scanner

HTC Wildfire E and E Plus

Specification	Wildfire E	Wildfire E Plus
Display	5.945 inch, 1440 x 720 px, 18:9	5.99 inch, 1440 x 720 px, 18:9
Chipset	Spreadtrum SC9863, Quad Core CPU,	MediaTek Helio A22, Quad Core CPU, PowerVR GE8320 GPU
RAM + ROM	2 GB + 32 GB	2 GB + 32 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP + 2 MP	13 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	5 MP	5 MP
Battery	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, headphone jack, Dual SIM	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE, headphone jack, Dual SIM
Security	Fingerprint Scanner

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To sum it up, the upcoming HTC smartphones seem to have an elegant design which is backed by modest specifications. Though the key deciding factor in their sales performance will largely depend on their pricing which is yet to be revealed. Nevertheless, the leaked specs and HD images suggest they will launch soon.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Wildfire smartphones from HTC? Do you think the company can once again ride to success on the back of these upcoming devices?

July 17, 2019

HTC Launches U19e And Desire 19+ In Taiwan
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has unveiled two new Android smartphones in its home country, which are the U19e and the Desire 19+. As reported previously, the company has been trying to make a comeback into the smartphone market for a long time now. It was not surprising at all to see why HTC chose its home market to launch the devices. Both devices look towards targeting the mid-range smartphone segment.

HTC U19e Specifications And Price

The HTC U19e features a 6 inch LCD Full HD+ display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The display has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, which consists of the octa-core Kryo 360 CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, with microSD expansion support.

Regarding the camera, the HTC U19e sports a dual camera setup, comprising of 12MP (f/1.8) primary camera and a 20MP secondary sensor. It supports 4K video recording with AI add-on features. For selfies, the U19e boasts of a 24MP (f/2.0) front facing camera. It is powered by a 3930 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 support. Also, the smartphone features HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi. The device has been priced at TWD 14,900 (~INR 32,900)

HTC Desire 19+ Specifications And Price

HTC U19e

Alongside the HTC U19e, the company unveiled the Desire 19+. It features a slightly larger 6.2 inch HD+ screen than the U19e. The smartphone packs a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, which consists of an octa-core Cortex A53 CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz and the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It is bundled with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM.

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In terms of optics, it features the first triple camera setup ever seen in an HTC smartphone. It can be broken down into a 13MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies, it has a 16MP front-facing camera which has support for facial recognition-based unlock and AI-enabled beauty modes. Both the smartphones will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. The pricing of the two variants is as follows:
- 4GB + 64GB: TWD 9,990 (~INR 22,000)
- 6GB + 128GB: TWD 10,990 (~INR 24,200)
June 11, 2019
HTC To Launch A Mid Range Smartphone Called The U19e On The 11th Of June

Taiwanese electronics giant HTC has seen better days. Once a force to be reckoned with, the company has seen its smartphones sales decline sharply over the last few years. Due to increasing competition by Chinese competitors such as Xiaomi, Huawei and OnePlus, the company has lost a major chunk of the market share. Now, latest reports claim that HTC is trying to make a comeback with a mid range smartphone; that it plans on launching on the 11th of June. This device is speculated to be called the U19e and will be a watered down version of the company’s flagship handset due later this year.

HTC U19e

As previously mentioned, the alleged HTC U19e will be a mid range offering from the company. Leaked schematics of the device reveal it will have a large display surrounded by minimal bezels. The images show that it will have a dual front facing camera setup, like present in the U12+ from last year. The smartphone has the volume rockers and the power button mounted on the right side. It is also insinuated that the device may also have the company’s active edge feature which acts as a shortcut to apps and commands inside the UI; by squeezing the sides of the handset.

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The HTC U19e has been revealed to have the model number 2Q7A100. Past leaks about the smartphone have revealed its key specifications. The HTC mid-range smartphone will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. It consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the device may have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage; which might be further expandable via a microSD card. The device will have a display with an FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. As mentioned above, the U19e will debut on the 11th of June at an expected price of Rs. 25,000.

June 8, 2019
Mysterious Mid Range HTC Smartphone Certified By Bluetooth SIG, Launch Imminent

Taiwanese company HTC is best known for its smartphones. However, due to intense competition in the space, courtesy of Chinese OEMs, sales for the company have fallen significantly in the past few years. It has been long speculated that the company may exit the smartphone business altogether. However, in the month of April, a mid-range HTC handset surfaced on performance benchmarking platforms Geekbench and Antutu which suggests otherwise. Now, the device has been granted Bluetooth certification which suggests an imminent launch.

HTC Mid-range Smartphone

The mysterious smartphone from HTC is expected to be a mid-range offering. It has been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) with the model number 2Q7AXXX. This falls in line to the two previously leaked mid-range devices from the company. While the former had the model number 2Q7A100; the latter used the HTC 2Q741 moniker to identify itself. This insinuates the aforementioned handsets are part of a series that HTC may introduce soon. Unfortunately, the Bluetooth certificate of the smartphone does not add to the existing information about it, except for the fact that the upcoming device will have support for Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy.

HTC Desire 12

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Previous leaks revealed the mysterious HTC mid-range smartphone will run on the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of memory and storage, the device may have 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which might be further expandable via a microSD card. Even though the listing did not reveal the screen size of the upcoming device, it mentions an FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. Unfortunately, HTC has not confirmed the authenticity of the leak, therefore, the price and the launch date of the upcoming smartphone by the company is anyone’s guess. But, the listing on the Bluetooth certification website hint toward an imminent launch.

May 31, 2019
An Unknown HTC Mid Range Smartphone Spotted On Geekbench

Taiwanese company HTC is best known for its smartphones. However, due to intense competition in the space, sales for HTC have fallen significantly. It has been long speculated that the company may exit the smartphone business altogether. However, last month a mid-range HTC handset surfaced on performance benchmarking platforms Geekbench and Antutu which suggests otherwise. In a fresh leak, another smartphone from the company has been leaked on Geekbench revealing its specifications.

HTC Mid Range Smartphone

The unreleased HTC smartphone has been listed as the model number “HTC 2Q741” on the benchmarking website Geekbench. The specifications of the unreleased smartphone suggest it will be a mid-range device which will compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50. According to the listing, it features the “ARM MT6765V/WA” SoC which is the code name of the MediaTek Helio P35 mobile processor. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Notably, the base clock speed of the SoC is measured at 2.3 GHz in the listing.

The Geekbench listing reveals the mysterious smartphone from HTC will have 6GB of RAM which might be paired with 128GB of internal storage. On the benchmarking platform, the device attains a single core score of 897 and a multi-core score of 4385. Unfortunately, the listing does not uncover more details about the handset. However, reports are rife it will be a region-specific variant of the HTC 2Q7A100, which as mentioned above, was leaked last month.

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Unfortunately, HTC has not confirmed the authenticity of the leak, therefore, the price and the launch date of the upcoming smartphone by the company is anyone’s guess. But, the specifications of the device insinuate it will be a sub Rs. 20,000 handset when and if launched in India.

May 4, 2019
HTC To Launch New Cryptomining Smartphone Before 2019 Ends

HTC short for High Tech Computer Corporation is known for developing smartphones with unique and quirky features. Noteworthy, it was the worlds first company to launch a dual camera smartphone in the form of the HTC EVO 3D. Late last year, it launched the HTC EXODUS 1 which is the worlds first crypto mining smartphone. A fresh report claims that the company is planning to launch its second-generation blockchain focused smartphone which will allegedly be called the HTC EXODUS 2.

HTC EXODUS 2 Features and Launch Date

HTC Exodus 1

According to a former HTC executive, the company plans to launch the aforementioned smartphone before 2019 ends which will help it boost slumping smartphone sales while continuing to expand its blockchain ecosystem. In addition to mining cryptocurrency, the smartphone will also have a wallet for storing this form of digital currency. Even though the source does not reveal any details or specifications of the upcoming smartphone, it is likely to feature beefed up specifications in comparison to its predecessor.

HTC Exodus 1

Assumedly, HTC EXODUS 2 will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is one of the best flagship chipsets for Android smartphones. The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and it comprises of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. Like its predecessor, the upcoming device is expected to support Edge Sense 2 technology, IP68 rating, Zion Wallet a large screen display with QHD+ resolution. Conclusively, precise details of the device will only be revealed once HTC makes it official later this year. For refrence, the specifications of the HTC EXODUS 1 are as follows:

HTC EXODUS 1 Specifications

HTC Exodus 1

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The HTC EXODUS 1 has a 6 inch Quad HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. For photography, it features 12 MP + 16 MP dual rear cameras and 8 MP + 8 MP dual front cameras that support natural Bokeh effect. The rear cameras can record 2160p videos @ 60 fps with HTC’s 3D audio recording. Under the hood, the HTC EXODUS 1 runs on the Snapdragon 845 chipset. In terms of memory and storage, it has 128 GB of UFS 2.1 ROM and 6 GB of DDR4x RAM. The device is IP 68 dust & water resistant and supports Single Sim 4G LTE. It has an inbuilt Zion wallet that securely stores the cryptocurrency. The HTC EXODUS 1 runs on Android Oreo and has a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support.

April 29, 2019
Benchmarks Of HTC’s Upcoming Mid Range Smartphone Leak

HTC is a Taiwanese company which is best known for its Android smartphones. Due to fierce competition from Chinese competitors like Oppo and Xiaomi, its sales have fallen sharply in the last few years. Speculations following the sales drop claimed that the company might exit the smartphone business altogether, but leaked benchmarks of a smartphone with contemporary specs suggest otherwise. The unreleased smartphone has been spotted on two major benchmark websites, Geekbench and Antutu which reveal its key features.

Benchmark Results

The unreleased HTC smartphone has been listed as model number “HTC 2Q7A100” on both the benchmarking websites. The specifications of the unreleased smartphone suggest it will be a mid-range device which will compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50. According to the listing, it features the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU.

The mysterious HTC smartphone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which might be further expandable via a microSD card. Even though the listing does not reveal the screen size of the upcoming device, it reveals an FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. In the Antutu listing, it registers a worthy score of 169617 points and a score of 6979 points in Geekbench.

Expected Launch & Price

HTC U11+

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Unfortunately, HTC has not confirmed the authenticity of the leak, therefore, guessing the launch date and price is hard. Albeit, the specifications of the smartphone suggest it will be priced under the Rs 20k mark.

April 12, 2019
HTC Will Soon Make A Comeback In India

Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC has seen better days in the past accrediting to its software and hardware innovations. Noteworthy, it was the worlds first company to launch a dual camera smartphone, the EVO 3D. However, in an economy like India which is majorly driven by the specification to price ratio, HTC failed to persist and ceased its operations in the country last year. Reportedly the company is planning to make a comeback in India but in a completely different convention. The company is in talks with three Indian OEMs, Micromax, Lava and Karbonn which will license its brand name and will pay a royalty in return.

Why Would Indian Companies Want To License HTC’s Brand Name?

In the last couple of years, the market share of Indian smartphone companies has fallen drastically. According to reports, Indian companies had a 40% market share in the year 2015 which had fallen to single-digit last year. Clearly, this is due to fierce competition from Chinese companies like Xiaomi and Oppo. The aforementioned Indian brands are currently focusing on feature phones and entry-level smartphones in order to thrive this deluge.

Products offered by HTC in the past were mostly targetted towards the premium and mid-range segment. Assuredly the company had the brand value which pulled the customers to its offerings. Hence, Indian brands with the help of HTC’s brand name can tap into these segments which they are currently incapable of.

What To Expect In Terms Of Products?

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It is unannounced what products will be sold under HTC’s brand name in India. Nevertheless, the portfolio will certainly include smartphones and it can also incorporate tablets and smart home products. One smartphone that the company can launch in the country is the HTC Exodus which is the world’s first blockchain smartphone. Another product that the company can launch is the 5G hub which as the name suggests is 5G compatible device. It is an attractive looking smart home gadget that has a built-in screen and runs on Android OS. Information about other products is expected to follow soon which we will keep you posted on.

March 6, 2019
HTC Announces The Vive Focus Plus With Revamped Motion Controllers

HTC tasted a lot of success in the hands of the Vive VR Headsets, which clearly shows in the fact that the HTC Vive is one of the highest selling VR headsets worldwide. The company has announced the Vive Focus Plus on February 21, which is a newer and upgraded version of the Vive Focus VR headset. First revealed in October 2018, the Vive Focus had support for three degrees of freedom. With the recently announced Vive Focus Plus, the controllers can be tracked in six different degrees, which means that you can now move the controllers around, not just rotate them on the spot.

The Competition

With the announcement of the ‘standalone’ Oculus Quest VR headset last year, competition for creating the ‘all-round performing’ VR headset has stepped up. The Quest will include a pair of controllers and will support the “arena-scale” tracking feature. This feature will enable the user to walk in areas of almost 4,000 square feet while retaining headset tracking. The Oculus Quest is set to be released this spring, whereas the HTC Vive Focus Plus will be released in the second quarter of 2019.

Design And Features

The headset of the Vive Focus Plus resembles the headset of the original Vive Focus in almost all aspects. It is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and provides the user with six degrees of freedom tracking. The VR headset has a 3K AMOLED display with 2880 x 1600 px resolution. The Vive Focus Plus runs on the Vive Wave platform, enabling its users to download new content and apps from the Viveport online store. Furthermore, HTC claims that the new edition of the Vive Focus can distribute its weight more evenly by increasing its contact area with the forehead.

Availability

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The Vive Focus Plus will be available for purchase in 25 countries, some of them being Canada, USA, UK and Australia. HTC has not announced the price or launch date for its latest VR headset yet, but as mentioned before, users can expect it to go live on sale in the second quarter of 2019.

February 22, 2019
HTC Exodus 1; Crypto Mining Smartphone Launched

Though HTC’s sales have been plummeting, they are known for making smartphones with revolutionary features. Some examples include: Beats audio integrated smartphones , ultra-pixel camera in their HTC One and the Active edge technology.

Active edge is a feature with which the user can squeeze the smartphone bezels to toggle certain actions like activating Google Assistant and more. It was first seen on the HTC U11 and now can be seen on the likes of Google Pixel 2 & Google Pixel 3. Recently, HTC has released yet another revolutionary smartphone that can mine cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The smartphone is called the HTC EXODUS 1.

The HTC EXODUS 1 uses blockchain technology to improve security on the smartphone and is also responsible for mining cryptocurrency. Blockchain is a digital ledger which records transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency which are publicly available.

HTC EXODUS 1 Specifications

The HTC EXODUS 1 has a 6 inch Quad HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone has 12 MP + 16 MP dual rear cameras and 8 MP + 8 MP front cameras that support natural Bokeh effect. The rear cameras can record 2160p videos @ 60 fps with HTC’s 3D audio recording. The HTC EXODUS 1 runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 SoC and now has Active Edge 2.

In terms of storage, the device has 128 GB of UFS 2.1 ROM and 6 GB of DDR4x RAM. The device is IP 68 dust & water resistant and supports Single Sim 4G LTE. It has an inbuilt Zion wallet that securely stores the cryptocurrency. The HTC EXODUS 1 runs on Android Oreo and has a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support.

HTC EXODUS 1 Price & Availability

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The HTC EXODUS 1 has a price of 0.15 Bitcoin or 4.78 Ethereum (around Rs. 70,000). It is available for pre-order now and the deliveries will commence in December 2018.

October 23, 2018
HTC To Launch Exodus Blockchain Smartphone On October 22

HTC has teased its very own blockchain smartphone in an Instagram post. The device, named Exodus, will launch on October 22. This is the world’s first major blockchain phone. The announcement about this was made earlier this year, in May. Blockchain refers to the decentralised ledger technology which underlies cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The HTC Exodus is a crypto phone that supports cryptocurrencies. Rumours also say that you will be able to purchase the phone using cryptocurrency.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo10uP_hptt/?taken-by=htc.exodus

The teaser on Instagram does not reveal anything about the device other than the name and the launch date. However, reports tell us some of the details. The software used in the phone is not Android, but is based on it. The device includes some security protocols which handle the required encryption for the safe transfer of currency, according to reports. The company also revealed that the device has a new trust execution environment. This keeps the cryptocurrency safe and secure in an ‘enclave’ within this trust zone. It also has a ‘Social Key Recovery’ which prevents hackers from getting access to your wallet.

Siri Finney

A Switzerland based company, Sirin Labs was the first to make a commercial Blockchain smartphone, going by the name Finney. The device features a built in ‘cold storage’, peer to peer resource sharing and other Blockchain elements. It features a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display also features a notch. The device has a 12 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera. The Finney costs $ 999 and is available on pre-order.

HTC had earlier mentioned that for the phone to be truly successful, they need support from cryptographers and the cryptocurrency community. Nothing about the other features of the device is known as of now. However, reports suggest that the phone will cost around $ 1,000.

October 15, 2018
These 5 Flagships From Last Year Receive A Massive Price Cut On Amazon

Mobile technology has been evolving so fast that flagship devices released in past years see huge price-cuts by the manufacturers within a short time of being launched. We have picked up such top smartphones from last year that offer top specifications at really low prices.

Moto X4:

The device was originally priced at Rs 23,999 and is now available for Rs 15,549.

Motorola released the Moto X4 back in October 2017. The Motorola X4 has a 5.2 inch LCD capacitive IPS touchscreen. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor with the Adreno 508 GPU. The device has 12MP and 8MP dual back cameras with Dual-Led dual-tone flash along with a 16 MP selfie camera. The device can shoot videos at 2K @ 30FPS and 1080P @30/60FPS. The smartphone has a front-mounted fingerprint sensor. Motorola has planned an Android 9.0 Pie upgrade for the device.

Overall, this is a solidly built phone that came with flagship specifications from the yesteryear. The device excels in most of the tasks you throw at it. From great performance to exceptional camera quality this is a great deal at the price this is being offered.

Moto Z2 Play:

The device was originally priced at Rs 29,999 and is now available for Rs 13,888.

Like the Moto X4 this phone was released in 2017. The device has a 5.5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. It has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 401 ppi. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 along with an Adreno 506 GPU. Motorola has planned this device to get Android 9.0 upgrades. In terms of connectivity it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and 4G capabilities. The device has a 12 MP main camera and a 5 MP selfie camera. The device also has fingerprint sensor for securly unlocking the phone.

Google Pixel 2:

Google Pixel 2

The device was originally priced at Rs 61,000 and is now available for Rs 47,990.

Launched in October last year, the Pixel 2 is Google’s 2017 flagship. The device has a great camera, good battery and vanilla Android. The smartphone has a 5 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with a pixel density of 441 ppi. The beast is powered by the Snapdragon 835 Soc. It has 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage. This smartphone has one of the best camera out of all the smartphones in the market.

HTC U Ultra :

The device was originally priced at Rs 62,990 and is now available for Rs 29,990.

This is the device that has seen highest price cut in the list. HTC U Ultra is HTC’s last year flagship device. The has a 5.7 inch Super LCD 5 capacitive touchscreen. It has a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels with a ppi of 513. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 and the Adreno 520 GPU. The device has 12 MP back camera with Dual-LED flash. The smartphone has 128 GB inbuilt storage and 4 GB of RAM. The device has a 3000 mAh battery with quick charge 3.0.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2:

The device was originally priced at Rs 37,999 and is now available for Rs 28,981.

This is one of the first devices that came with extremely thin bezels and was the flagship offering from Xiaomi in 2017. The device looks stunning. This smartphone has performance of a true flagship. It has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD Capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160. It has a pixel density of 403 ppi. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 along with an Adreno 540. The device has a 3400 mAh Li-ion battery. Connectivity options include WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and Type-C 1.o reversible connector.

September 29, 2018