HTC launches EVO 3D smartphone in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA: HTC has launched  its HTC EVO 3D, the first glasses-free 3D smartphone with QHD, here at Qualcomm’s IndiaON 2011 event. Based on Google's Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system, this new device comes with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor with 1.2 GHz dual core.

“We are confident that the new HTC EVO 3D will set a benchmark for 3D viewing and our consumers will make best use of this offering,” said Faisal Siddiqui, country head, HTC India. The company said it has carved a niche in smartphone segment and this is part of its process of launching many innovative devices in the country.

“This new device adds a new dimension to the smartphone era. HTC EVO 3D device is equipped with Snapdragon processor that enables outstanding features in it,” said Sandeep Sibal, country manager and VP (business development) at Qualcomm India and South Asia. Sibal said they are closely working with HTC to bring industry-firsts devices in the country.   

Priced at Rs. 35,990, this device features 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat, 3G mobile hotspot capability, 4GB internal memory, integrated GPS, stereo Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n beside others.