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HMD, the company that owns the Nokia brand, has launched a new phone named HMD Touch 4G. The company is marketing it as a “hybrid phone”, which means it is not exactly a smartphone but offers more functionalities than a feature phone. The company’s newest budget phone seems to be inspired by Nokia’s Asha series in the sense that it also brought some smart features via cloud-hosted browser apps.
As the name suggests, HMD Touch 4G comes with 4G connectivity and seems to be designed for users who want an internet-enabled phone at an affordable price. In terms of hardware, the HMD Touch 4G comes with a 3.2-inch TFT LCD screen with 240 x 320 pixel resolution and runs on a custom lightweight real-time operating system named RTOS Touch.
It comes pre-installed with the Express Chat app, which, like WhatsApp, is an instant messaging app with support for group chats and video calling. You also get some cloud-based apps that let users get cricket updates, weather forecasts and watch trending videos. The front of the phone houses a 0.3MP selfie shooter, while the back has a circular camera island that houses a 2MP sensor in addition to the LED flash.
HMD Touch 4G is powered by the Unisoc T127 chipset and comes with 64MB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32GB using the microSD card slot. All of this is backed by a 1,950mAh battery, which can be charged using he included USB-C port.
The phone offers IP52 protection and weighs 100 grams. On the connectivity side of things, you get a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi. Available in Cyan and Dark Blue, the HMD Touch 4G is priced at Rs 3,999 and can be purchased via HMD’s official website. However, at the time of writing, it is currently out of stock, but it may soon go on sale.
