HTC One mini 2 officially introduced: Features, release date and more

HTC has officially introduced another addition to the HTC One family – the HTC One mini 2. After the success of HTC One M8 released a few months back and HTC One mini released last year, this is the latest offering in the HTC One range. Photos  and specs of the HTC One mini 2 had already leaked earlier in the month.

HTC One mini 2 is somewhat like the HTC One M8 with similar build and performance but smaller, compact and a little less powerful. HTC One mini 2 is a small Android smartphone featuring a 4.5-inch HD Display, Sense 6 with BlinkFeed and a 5 MP front camera, auto Touch-Up software and display side countdown. The auto Touch-Up software gives a natural look to the photos.

The CEO of HTC Peter Chou says, “The latest member of the award-winning HTC One family distills the advanced features that have earned it global acclaim, into an elegant, compact handset.”

“Its size and tapered edges fit perfectly in a hand, pocket or purse, making it look great and feel even better to use. It’s the perfect choice for those who love the iconic design of the HTC One (M8) yet want something more compact,” he adds.

Certain features in common with the HTC One M8 include the BoomSound, Sense 6 with BlinkFeed and Zoe.  As the name suggests, the BoomSound gives a loud sound; BlinkFeed makes the content such as news easily accessible and readable; and Zoe is a sharing app that will enable creating, sharing and remixing of high quality video collection of selfies.

The HTC One mini 2 will be offered in 3 colors: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, and Amber Gold. It will be available in EMEA and Asia from June 2014 onward. Its pricing has not been disclosed by HTC.

HTC One mini 2 officially introduced: Features, release date and more

HTC One mini 2 to come without a Duo Camera

The HTC One (m8) and its forerunner were both crushingly admired for their sleek designs, sturdiness as well as sound excellence. Somehow, their cameras we able to receive mixed reviews. The Duo Camera technology doesn’t seem to be everyone’s cup of tea. But, the news to catch is the HTC One mini 2 won’t be coming with the Duo Camera dual-lens system. Although it will be change the outlook with a straight up 13MP sensor.

As rumours collected from a leaked press-release,it has been confirmed. Focussing  on the functioning of the Duo Camera system with two lenses, the first lens processes the picture while the other one changes the focus on it. This method has developed both is fans and critics (more so the latter)

HTC has released press notifications on the phone, but it has still remained silent about official list of its tech specs . A s rumour had it, the phone will be coming with a 4.5” screen with 720 x 1280 resolution, a quad-core 1.4GHz CPU, 1GB RAM along with a 16GB built in storage. Android 4.4 with Sense 6 will provides a platform to the software face .

Evleaks has already been affirmative that the mini 2 will come to surface for Verizon, but predictable to be offered on other major US carriers as well.

HTC One mini 2 to come without a Duo Camera