The MetroPCS Huawei Activa 4G smartphone is now shipping, courtesy of an amicable partnership between the network provider and the company. It is advertised as Huawei’s first 4G LTE handset to be available in the US.
Running through its principal specifications, the device sports a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen. A 5MP camera is thrown into the mix along with a front-facing VGA snapper for video conferencing. This phone happens to be fueled by the GDM7240 single-chip 4G LTE solution by GCT.
“MetroPCS is committed to bringing 4G LTE handsets to consumers with a range of price points and features to ensure that 4G LTE is available to everyone and offers the experience that is right for them. The addition of Huawei as a new 4G LTE handset provider is a great step for us as we continue to expand our portfolio of affordable, feature-rich 4G LTE devices at an exceptional value,” remarked Tom Keys, president and chief operating officer of MetroPCS.
The entire show is run by the Gingerbread OS and the 800MHz processor. This Huawei device carries a 4GB microSD card and comes pre-installed with the Kung Fu Panda 2 movie. It features 151MB internal memory and 32GB expandable storage capacity. Under the hood, the 1880mAh battery is expected to provide 3.3 hours of talk time and 105 hours of standby time.
The MetroPCS Huawei Activa 4G can be picked up for $149 with taxes, on an instant discount and a mail-in rebate for a limited time. It is up for grabs across the carrier’s retail outlets and via the official site.