HMD has launched its new Touch 4G "hybrid phone" in India, aiming to bridge the gap between feature phones and smartphones. The device is targeted towards youth, students, and blue-collar professionals, offering smart features at a feature phone price point. The HMD Touch 4G is available for purchase on HMD's official website and will soon be available on other online and offline stores.
Pricing and Availability
The HMD Touch 4G is priced at ₹3,999 for the single variant available. It comes in two color options: Cyan and Dark Blue. The phone is currently available for purchase on HMD India's website.
Design and Display
The HMD Touch 4G sports a 3.2-inch QVGA touchscreen display with a 2.5D glass covering. The device has a compact design, measuring 102.3 x 61.85 x 10.85 mm and weighing 100g. It features a single pill-shaped button below the display and a circular camera module on the rear. The phone also has an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Hardware and Performance
The HMD Touch 4G is powered by a Unisoc T127 processor coupled with 64MB of RAM and 128MB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. The phone supports dual SIM cards (nano) and runs on a custom lightweight real-time operating system (RTOS) called RTOS Touch.
Camera
In terms of camera capabilities, the HMD Touch 4G features a 2MP rear camera with an LED flash and a 0.3MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Connectivity and Battery
The HMD Touch 4G comes with various connectivity options, including 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Beidou, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also supports both wired and wireless FM Radio and has an MP3 player. The device is backed by a 1950mAh or 2000mAh battery (depending on source) that the company claims can last up to 30 hours on a single charge.
Features
The HMD Touch 4G offers several features, including:
- Cloud Phone Service: Provides cloud-hosted browser shortcuts for accessing news, games, cricket scores and other information.
- Express Chat App: Supports text, voice, and video messaging with other Express Chat users on Android and iOS devices.
- Quick-Call Button: Allows users to make emergency calls or record voice messages.
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Allows users to share their mobile data with other devices.
- Dedicated ICE Key: Provides quick access to emergency calls and Express Chat.
- Dual SIM Support: The phone has dual SIM support (nano only).
The HMD Touch 4G is being marketed as a "hybrid phone" that combines the functionality of a smartphone with the affordability and simplicity of a feature phone.
