US buyers waiting for two of the latest HTC smartphones might be pleased with this next piece of news. We have details of HTC Desire 820 and Desire Eye SIM-free US availability as these phones have just arrived for sale on Expansys USA.
If it’s the mid-range HTC Desire 820 you’re interested in, we can tell you that Expansys now has this up for grabs with a price of $359.99. It’s available in Milky-way Gray or Santorini White color options. The 820 is also available from NewEgg for $377.90 as an alternative.
The dual SIM Desire 820 specs include a Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor, 5.5-inch 720p display, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage with microSD expansion. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front-facing unit, as well as support for 4G LTE connectivity.
Alternatively you may be interested in the HTC Desire Eye, which until now has only been available in the US as an AT&T exclusive. The giant carrier is selling the Desire Eye for $150 on a two-year contract or $549 with no contract. The Desire Eye SIM-free price on Expansys is $519.99 and it’s on sale in Blue or Corral Red color choices.
The Desire Eye specs are similar to those of the flagship One M8 in many respects, but the Eye has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash as well as a 13-megapixel front-facing unit. Other specs include a Snapdragon 801 processor, 5.2-inch 1080p display, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage with microSD expansion. It’s also dust and water-resistant to IPX7 certification standard.
You might like to check out a video we shared that clarifies the benefits of the HTC Desire Eye vs. the One M8. Head to the source links below for more details or to order the unlocked Desire 820 or Desire Eye. Are you pleased to see that these phones are now available SIM-free for the US?