HTC’s next flagship device, the HTC M7, has received a fair amount of attention ahead of its expected announcement on February 19th. It is unlikely to be the only device HTC launches in early 2013 though. Little has been heard about other HTC devices until today though. The usually reliable @evleaks now reports that HTC has two additional devices in the works. Codenamed the HTC M4 and HTC G2 (not to be confused with the earlier T-Mobile G2), they will round out HTC’s product lineup for early 2013.
With the HTC M7 being the next flagship device, the HTC M4 will hold down the mid-tier level with the HTC G2 being the new entry level model. Here is what we know so far about the HTC M4:
- Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon
- Operating system: Google Android Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5.0
- Cellular connectivity: LTE where supported
- Display: 4.3-inch HD (1280×720)
- Memory: 2GB
- Storage: 16GB onboard
- Rear-facing camera: 13MP with f/2.0 and 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: 1.6MP FF
- Battery: 1,700mAh
As for the HTC G2, its specifications clearly indicate an entry-level device:
- Processor: 1.0GHz ARM Cortex
- Operating system: Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich
- Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480)
- Memory: 512MB
- Storage: 4GB onboard and microSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP
- Front-facing camera: None
- Battery: 1,400mAh
While the HTC M7 could launch within weeks of its expected announcement (perhaps as early as late February), the HTC M4 and HTC G2 are not expected to launch until the spring. They could be announced at MWC 2013 or even a bit later.
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