HTC just entered the dual-SIM android phone arena as they announced the HTC Desire V. From the first look, we can simply conclude that this will be a “better” HTC Desire C designed for the mid-high range market. Aside from the dual-SIM functionality, the device will also feature the latest Ice Cream Sandwich platform and the HTC Sense v4.0 as two of its main features.[important]UPDATE as of June 29, 2012: HTC Desire V is now available in the Philippines with a price of Php16,990. Check out the in the flesh photos and details here.[/important]
The HTC Desire V will be powered by 1GHz Cortex A5 processor and a Qualcomm MSM7227A chip. In addition to that, a 512MB RAM and Adreno 200 GPU will be mixed in for better performance. It will also flaunt a 4-inch screen display with 480×800 pixels, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0 and a 5MP camera. Just like any other HTC android phone, it will be shipped with Beats Audio packed in inside the device. On top of that, it will also be given a free 25GB two-year subscription from Dropbox!
HTC Desire V Specifications and Features:
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense v4.0
- Dual-SIM / Dual-Standby
- 4-inch Touch Screen Display with 480×800 pixels
- 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM 7227A processor
- Adreno 200 GPU
- 512 MB RAM
- 4GB Internal Storage ( expandable via microSD )
- Audio chip with a DSP-Beats Audio codecs
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 3G/HSDPA 7.2Mbps
- Bluetooth v4.0
- 5 Megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED backlight
- GPS / AGPS Support
- FM-radio
- micro-USB support
- Battery TBA
No information yet on when will the HTC Desire V be available in the Philippines but it will start to go on sale to other countries as early as July 2012. Its price is about $475 so it will be approximately Php21,000 when it hit our shores.
Price is too high, it only use a 1GHz processor.
Well, I really thought of that too. I think the reason behind this is because HTC wants to maintain its high-end game.