HTC unveils One A9 smartphone

News Wireless Global 21 OKT 2015
HTC unveils One A9 smartphone
HTC has unveiled its latest top model, the One A9. The smartphone features a 5-inch full HD Amoled screen, octa-core Snapdragon 617 processor with X8 LTE modem, 2 GB memory, 13 megapixel rear camera with OIS and a 5 megapixel front camera. In addition to 16 or 32 GB internal storage, the phone can support external memory cards of up to 2 TB. The One A9 runs Android 6.0 and the HTC Sense user interface and comes with the Rapid Charger 2.0 technology, promising 75 percent faster charging. 

The phone will sell from early November worldwide for a recommended price of EUR 599 and be available in the colours carbon grey, opal silver and topaz gold. AT&T and Sprint were among the first carriers to say they will offer the new phone. Sprint said the One A9 will be available from 06 November, on a 24-month lease contract at USD 20 per month with two months free.

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Mobile

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Sprint,  HTC

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Global

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Launch, Handsets

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