Tomorrow HTC has an event scheduled in New York. We have suspected a few phone offerings to spring up, but many of us are more interested in their new stand alone camera, the re-camera. None of that means much in regards to this information though as Verizon has announced the availability of a new entry-level HTC device that will be available for customers to pick starting October 9th. Meet the HTC Desire 612.
The HTC Desire 612 packs a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, likely the Qualcomm 400. The device will carry 8GB internal storage with micro SD support with confirmation of 128GB compatibility. You will find an 8 MP rear camera and your selfie taking 1.3MP front facing camera. It will push Android 4.4 KitKat to a 4.7-inch HD display. Like its big brothers, the Desire 612 will have dual front-facing BoomSound speakers, is Verizon XLTE-ready and carries a 2,040 mAh battery.
Verizon leaves the RAM out of the press release that hit their site, but I imagine it will be the same as the Desire 610 that was put out on AT&T a few months back, which is 1GB. However, previous leaks about the device claimed 1.5GBs.
Pricing details are left blank beyond a 2-year contract offering for free. AT&T offers the Desire 610 for $199.99. Â Verizon Edge will also be available for qualified buyers.
Source: Verizon
