HTC smartphones are generally well received and a new one has arrived on the scene today. The HTC Desire 526G+ Dual SIM has launched in India with a price from Rs. 10,400, and we have further price information as well as details of availability and specs coming right up.

We’ll kick off with the specs of this device and these include a 1.7GHz octa-core processor, a 4.7-inch display with resolution of 960 x 540, 1GB of RAM, and 8 or 16GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). It has an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 1080p video capture, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera with 720p video capture, and a 2000 mAh battery.

Connectivity is taken care of with support for 3G, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS, and the phone runs the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system skinned with HTC’s Sense UI. It’s a dual (micro) SIM handset with dual standby and it weighs 154g. Its measurements are 139.8mmx 69.65mm x 9.8mm and it will be available in Lacquer Black or Glacier Blue colours.

Snapdeal has exclusivity for the 16GB variant of the phone, which is priced at Rs. 10,400. Alternatively the 64GB model is priced at Rs. 11,400 and will be available at various retail locations across India. Sales of both are expected to begin in this last week of January. HTC India’s Vice President and Country Head Faisal Siddiqui said at the launch —

“Our new HTC Desire model is a power packed combination of innovative designing and comfortable handling and smooth processing. The HTC Desire 526G+ dual SIM is the best buy for tech lovers who look for innovation and technology that fits perfectly in their pocket. HTC wants to empower the masses and put a good phone in everyone’s hands, without compromising on features and specifications.”

What are your first thoughts on this new mid-range smartphone? Do you think the price of the HTC Desire 526G+ Dual SIM sounds reasonable? We always appreciate your comments.

Source: Fone Arena