HTC 10 Evo Launched Globally with Android Nougat, QHD Display

Today, HTC 10 Evo makes its international debut and will be available only from online store of HTC. This device is an international version of the recent HTC Bolt, which is exclusively available on Sprint across. The Main talking points of HTC 10 Evo are its water-resistant feature, QHD display, brilliant Camera, Android Nougat and no 3.5mm headphone jack. But this international version will be exclusively available from HTC online store across Europe.

Design and Hardware:

As this is the international version of HTC Bolt, so, the features are almost same. The design of 10 Evo looks quite similar to HTC 10, currently running flagship of HTC. As described earlier, 10 Evo is HTC's first water-resistant aluminium unibody smartphone, which comes with an IP57 rating for water, splash and dust resistance. HTC 10 Evo comes with latest Android Nougat, so, you will get an exciting new feel on latest UI. HTC 10 Evo features sensational 5.5-inch QHD (2560 X 1440) display screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection to provide vibrant display view.

Although 10 Evo features a relatively outdated SoC which is Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, along with a 3GB of RAM and comes with 32GB (64GB ROM version available in Taiwan only) of internal storage along with the option of expandable storage via microSD. The Rear Camera of 10 Evo is a 16-megapixel, comes with OIS (optical image stabilization), 4K video recording, and PDAF. There is an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter on-board. The HTC 10 Evo packs 3200mAh battery and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 for fast charging.

Key Specifications:

Key features of HTC 10 Evo are:

Dimensions: 153.6 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 174 g (6.14 oz)
Display Size: 5.5-inch Super LCD3 with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection
Display Resolution: QHD 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 PPI pixel density)
OS: Android Nougat 7.0 with HTC Sense
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
CPU: Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU: Adreno 430
RAM: 3GB
Internal Memory: 32 GB / 64GB ROM, microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera: 16-megapixels, f/2.0, OIS, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, 4K Video Recording
Front Camera: 8-megapixels, 1080p Video Recording
Battery: 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery, Fast Battery Charging (Quick Charge 2.0)
SIM: Nano-SIM
Others: Fingerprint Scanner, Water and Dust Proof IP57 Certification, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC

Price and Availability:

The HTC Evo 10 is already up for pre-order in Taiwan in Silver, Gold and Gunmetal colors. The 32GB version will cost you about $564, and the bigger 64GB model will set you back $626. The sales are expected to officially start from November 28 in Taiwan. But, there have been no words on global price and availability of HTC 10 Evo in other parts of the world.

Source: HTC, HTC Taiwan