HTC launches Desire 626 dual sim smartphone

HTC has added yet another budget smartphone to its Desire series with the launch of Desire 626 dual sim. The handset will be available in Blue Lagoon and White Brich colour variants and is priced at Rs 14,990. The company has revealed that the smartphone will be available at all the leading retail stores in the country.

The HTC Desire 626 dual sim flaunts a 5-inch HD display with 1280x720 pixels resolution and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system topped with the Sense UI of the company. The dual sim device is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6752 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. Its inbuilt storage stands at 16GB, which can be further expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card.

The smartphone sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera for selfies. Like the other HTC Desire smartphones, this one also comes with dual front speakers for a better audio experience. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs a 2,000 mAh battery.

Speaking about the new smartphone, Faisal Siddiqui, President, HTC South Asia, said, "Our customers are gradually looking for stylish 4G LTE enabled smartphones with faster processors, network speeds and outstanding battery life. They are creating and consuming rich video content and want greater freedom to personalise their smartphones. We know they love the flexibility that comes with expandable memory. At a remarkable price, the HTC Desire 626 Dual SIM delivers the distinctive features with an outstanding user experience in a sleek, chic, slim package."