MUMBAI: Launching the first signature Window phones in India, HTC has unveiled ‘8X’ and ‘8S’ devices at a regional launch event in Singapore.
The handsets feature Windows Phone 8 operating system and boasts of studio-quality sound with Beats Audio, Windows Phone Store and Xbox Live. The devices introduce 2.1MP, f/2.0 aperture, 88° ultra-wide angle front-facing camera and supports 1080p video capture. The rear camera sports 8MP sensor with backside-illumination (BSI) for improved low-light performance, along with an f/2.0 aperture, 28mm lens and the dedicated HTC ImageChip. The handsets are embedded with a physical shutter button to capture spontaneous action, even if the phone is locked.
Priced at Rs 35,023, HTC 8X comes with 4.3inch HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen with Gorilla glass 2 and offers audio amplifier powering 3.5mm audio jack and the speaker, boosting the audio signal for better sound. Whereas, HTC 8S sports bright super LCD 4 inch screen with Gorilla glass and is available in Fiesta Red and Atlantic Blue for Rs 19,260.
Speaking about the launch, HTC India country head Faisal Siddqui said, “Windows Phone has clearly emerged as one of the top mobile ecosystems and is competitive against any other smartphone platform in the world. We are confident that the iconic design and incredible innovation of the Windows phones 8X and 8S by HTC will help consumers fully realize the potential and lifestyle benefits offered by these smartphones.”