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HTC 8S with Windows Phone 8 priced at Rs 19,260 in India

HTC today unveiled the HTC 8S, alongside the HTC 8X at a regional launch event in Singapore. The smartphone features the new Windows Phone 8 operating system, in addition to  the Beats Audio sound. The smartphone will be available starting from November in India at a price of Rs 19,260.


The HTC 8S is a premium-looking matte finish  unlike most of the black slabs available today. It will be available in Fiesta Red and Atlantic Blue. HTC created the Windows Phone 8S  utilizing a three dimensional, pure uni-body design based on the Windows Phone Live Tiles.  The device has a sculpted, tapering body, which makes it feel quite thin in your hand.


HTC 8s


One of the first Windows Phone 8 devices to make it to India


 


The HTC 8S sports a 4 inch super LCD touch screen with WVGA resolution with Gorilla Glass coating. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm S4 1 GHz, Dual-core processor along with 512MB Ram. It comes with a 4 GB internal storage,expandable via micro SD memory card for additional storage (card not included).


 


The HTC 8s also features a 2.1-megapixel 88 degree ultra wide angle front facing camera that allows up to four people to be captured at once. It also supports 720p video capture.  The rear camera sports an 5 megapixel sensor with backside-illumination (BSI) for improved low light performance, along with an f/2.0 aperture, a 28mm lens and a dedicated HTC ImageChip.  You also get a physical shutter button to help with capturing images.


The Windows Phone 8S by HTC features a Beats Audio driver powering the 3.5mm audio jack and the speaker, boosting the audio signal for even better sound no matter if you’re listening to music, playing a game or watching a video.


“Windows Phone has clearly emerged as one of the top mobile ecosystems and is competitive against any other smartphone platform in the world,” said Faisal Siddqui, country head, HTC India. “We are confident that the iconic design and incredible innovation of the Windows Phone 8S by HTC will help consumers fully realize the potential and lifestyle benefits offered by these smartphones.”


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HTC 8S Specs:


 





PLATFORM           : Windows® Phone 8





SIM CARD             : MicroSIM


CPU SPEED          : Qualcomm® S4 1 GHz, Dual-core




MEMORY               : 4 GB available capacity, micro SD memory card for additional storage (card not included)




RAM                       :  512 MB



DISPLAY               : 4 inch super LCD touch screen with WVGA resolution Gorilla Glass




CAMERA                : 5 megapixel rear camera with auto focus LED flash



                                  F2.8 aperture and 35mm lens 720p video recording



GPS                        : Internal GPS antenna with GLONASS


SENSORS             : G-Sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor




CONNECTIVITY    :3.5 mm stereo audio jack, Bluetooth 3.1,Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n




 


SOUND                 :Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio




BATTERY              : 1700 mAh


 


HTC 8S Key Features


  • Boldly colored design. This smartphone stands out in the crowd. Starting with its “color-dipped” accents for an eye-catching, playful look, followed by the sleek form from the cool, clean Live Tiles.

  • High-performing battery. An optimized battery that lasts as long as you, coupled with powerful performance from a 1GHz dual-core processor. Plus, you get 7GB on SkyDrive—for free!

  • Studio-quality sound and entertainment. Truly feel your music with Beats Audioâ„¢ built-in. You get deeper base, crisper vocals and detailed high notes on music, games, movies and videos.

 





HTC 8S with Windows Phone 8 priced at Rs 19,260 in India

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