MWC 2012: HTC announce their ONE Series

A few days ago, it was reported that HTC may launch upto four handsets at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. However, there was some debate as to what the number of handsets being unveiled would be - three or four. But as far as surprises go, HTC somehow have managed to do it again and have launched four smartphones from their all new One series. The handsets announced are the HTC One X, the One XL, One S and One V.

HTC One X

HTC One X
Several details about this handset have leaked in the past, and all the details have remained true to the rumours. HTC says, “Extraordinary quad-core power gives you lightning-fast web browsing, remarkable picture quality and hyper-realistic gaming effects –all on a giant, 4.7-inch HD screen. Then there’s the amazing camera that captures every moment with crisp, vivid, beautiful photos.”

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Here is a look at the highlighted features of the HTC One X:

• Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
• 1.5 GHz quad-core processor
• 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720
• 8MP camera with AF, LED flash, BSI sensor and 1080p HD video recording
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• 1.3MP front camera with a resolution of 720p for video chat
• 32GB Internal memory
• 1GB RAM
• Beats Audio
• NFC, Wi-Fi, DLNA, micro-USB 2.0, HDMI
• 1800 mAh battery

HTC One XL

HTC One XL
There has been next to no information on this handset, prior to launch and the announcement of this handset is certainly a welcome one. The main attribute of it is that it features LTE capabilities.

Here are the other highlighted features of the HTC One XL:

• Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
• 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720
• 8MP camera with AF, LED flash, BSI sensor and 1080p HD video recording
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• 1.3MP front camera with a resolution of 720p for video chat
• 16GB Internal memory
• 1GB RAM
• Beats Audio
• NFC, Wi-Fi, DLNA, micro-USB 2.0, HDMI
• 1800 mAh battery

HTC One S

HTC One S
HTC says, “Capture stunning photos with a stunning phone. This true digital camera gives you realistic colors and dependable performance with features such as auto smile detection, face focus and continuous shooting.”

Here are the main features of the HTC One S:

• Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
• 4.3-inch with a resolution of 540 x 960
• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
• 8MP camera with AF, LED flash, BSI sensor and 1080p HD video recording
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• 16GB Internal memory
• 1GB RAM
• Beats Audio
• NFC, Wi-Fi, DLNA, micro-USB 2.0, HDMI
• 1650 mAh battery

HTC One V

HTC One V
This smartphone goes by the tagline, “This isn’t just another smartphone; it stays with you and keeps up with you. HTC One V, the essential smartphone for those on the go.”

So, here’s a look at what the One V has to offer:

• Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4
• 3.7-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800
• 5MP camera with AF, LED flash, BSI sensor and 720p HD video recording
• F2.0 aperture and 28mm lens
• 4 GB Internal memory
• 512MB RAM
• Beats Audio
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro-USB
• 1500mAh battery

These handsets will be available across the globe from April 2012 and for more information on these handsets, click here.

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