In recent weeks, HTC has presented or released more details, directly or indirectly, of the smartphones with which it intends to regain ground lost in 2016. As we have seen in the past, the Taiwanese company is focused on manufacturing of devices in phablet and conventional smartphone formats, leaving larger media somewhat separate. With this tactic, which time will determine if it is effective given the current context that tablets are going through, the manufacturer intends to reverse the economic losses of recent quarters and reposition itself as one of the most established brands not only in its country of origin or in Asia, but also in Europe.
During the last hours, there has been speculation about the launch of a group of between 6 and 7 new devices in the coming months. Although during the next technological events such as the MWC in Barcelona, we may have some clues about a part of this new family, everything indicates that we will have to wait a while to see them all in action, including the one that pretends to be the flagship of the company, which has already begun to be nicknamed «HTC 11»On a provisional basis and of which some of its possible characteristics have been revealed.
Integrated
As they collect portals like TechradarIn this sense, we could see some characteristics that would continue with the line of its predecessor, the HTC 10. Among the most striking features in this field, and taking into account that it would be the flagship of the Taiwanese, we would find a metal cover which would also be accompanied by a small glass sheet in the back with which it would intend to take a step further with respect to its previous star model, and to which it would be logical to add other elements such as the fingerprint reader. Its exact dimensions are unknown.
Screen
Here we could be in front of other specifications that would mark an evolution with respect to the HTC 10. First, a diagonal of 5,5 inches whose resolution would reach the 2550 × 1556 pixels According to GSMArena. From TechRadar they also ensure that the diagonal would curve at the ends and would rush the side frames as much as possible. On the other hand, it has been speculated with the inclusion of a second panel, smaller, in its rear part than to be installed, could be the starting gun for a new generation of terminals that would make the leap to dual systems, this time with screens. It is also believed that it will have at least a 12 Mpx camera and at the same time it has been discounted that it has dual cameras.
Performance
In 2016 we witnessed significant improvements in this area. The appearance of new families of processors from firms such as Qualcomm or MediaTek, as well as the expansion of memories to guarantee a good execution of elements such as dual cameras, were the roadmaps. In the case of the HTC 11 we would be facing a 8 GB RAM, which would be one of the highest currently, and at the same time, a chip Snapdragon 835 that would exceed peaks of 2,3 Ghz. A capacity of 256GB starting storage I would finish completing these features. However, in GSMArena They lower them to 6 GB of RAM and 124 GB of internal memory.
Operating System
In 2017 Nougat will continue to consolidate, at least in theory and it would also be logical to attend the extension of the family with another interface at the end of the year. In this case, we would see Android 7.1 accompanied by its own platform developed by HTC Sense in version 9 that incorporates native applications and a series of customization themes. The usual networks would also have a place in this model. However, another striking feature is found in the battery that it is believed that it could have a capacity that would be around the 3.700 mAh. Nor has it been released more about the emergence of any fast charging technology. In terms of ports, it has been speculated that it does not have a headphone jack as shown TechRadar and for audiovisual content to be played wirelessly.
Availability and price
Once again, in these last two characteristics, speculation and rumors of all kinds take center stage. However, it is necessary to maintain the caution about them as there are usually significant variations here. At the moment it is believed that its starting price would be at least that of the HTC 10. However, it is also pointed out that it will be higher and like this one, it will enter fully into the high range. Regarding its official announcement, it is also thought that will not see the light at the end of this month at the MWC in Barcelona. However, we will have to wait for all this to be confirmed or denied.
Do you think that with this new phablet, the Taiwanese company would be prepared to face its Asian rivals in the coming months? Do you think we will have to wait to see the true impact of this model in the future? You have more information available about other terminals recently launched by the firm such as U Ultra so that you can comment yourselves on what could be the trajectory of HTC.