If the HTC One Google edition is indeed on the cards for the Taiwanese manufacturer like the whispers around town say it is, this act of stepping away from its trademark Sense UI only comes across as an attempt to gain lost ground which is probably on account of its production issues. We say this especially since the Samsung Galaxy S4 which can be considered the UltraPixel-equipped gadget’s direct competitor, was recently announced with stock Android at the search engine leader’s I/O.
It is too early to speak about the availability of this version and whether the purported handset will be striking stores in all markets across the globe, considering the unlocked edition of the GS4 with stock Android will only be up for grabs in the US through the Play store and it will support networks of AT&T and T-Mobile. Speaking of telecom operators, it cannot be told just yet as to which carrier will be laying claim over the rumored smartphone or if it will be offered with or without a service contract.
Although there is no confirmation on behalf of the company as of now, the folks over at CNET News who have stumbled upon this news through Geek.com, are very much certain about its arrival. It hasn’t been ascertained as to when exactly the smartphone is set to emerge, but for now we could consider the whole of summer as the release window, the source said.
Naturally, there are no speculations dealing with price details for the HTC One Google edition. However, in view of the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S4 has been stapled with a retail tag of approximately $650, we can assume the handset in question to be launched with an amount surpassing that of the GS4 by $50, judging by the MRP of the regular versions’ unlocked variants.
Stated below are the specifications of the UltraPixel-equipped smartphone’s mundane version:
– Platform: Android Jelly Bean
– Processor: 1.7GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
– Screen: 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD3 touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection
– Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
– RAM: 2GB DDR2
– Memory: 32GB internal memory
– Primary camera: 4MP UltraPixel
– Secondary webcam: 2.1MP front-facing webcam
– Battery: 2,300mAh Li-polymer