HTC One dual SIM now up for pre-orders at Rs. 46,495

HTC seems to be targeting the dual-SIM segment with an all new variant of its flagship smartphone.

HTC One dual SIM is is now available in Indian markets  for Rs. 46,495 through the online retailer Flipkart. The device was first spotted by Telecom Gyaan. The site also notes that the HTC One Dual SIM is already available in other countries like China and Russia and India is now the third country to have it.

Earlier,  HTC was  quietly listing the dual-SIM version of its flagship smartphone HTC One on its India website.

The HTC One dual SIM boasts nearly identical specifications as the HTC One, with the welcome addition of expandable storage which was missed in the flagship variant and dual SIM capabilities. The HTC's official website lists that the HTC One dual SIM supports both GSM and CDMA capabilities.

The HTC One dual SIM features a 4.7-inch screen with full-HD display and boasts a pixel density of 468PPI. It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor along with 2GB of RAM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, Infrared and Micro-USB. The smartphone runs Android Jelly Bean along with a brand new version of Sense UI. The HTC One dual SIM supports expandable memory up to 64GB through microSD card.

Last week, HTC One Blue colour variant was spotted online. The company launched its flagship smartphone, HTC One in two colour variants, Black and Silver. Soon, the company showcased the 'Glamour Red' version of the device and now the company seems to be gearing up to launch a fourth colour variant of the phone. It was also reported that the Taiwanese handset maker is prepping the variant for a specific carrier which means it may not be launched in India.

HTC One dual SIM technical specifications

• 4.7-inch full-HD display
• 1.7GHz quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage, expandable by another 64GB via microSD card
• Dual-SIM support
• UltraPixel camera
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared, Micro-USB
• 2,300mAh battery
• 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm
• 143g