HTC has recently released another smartphone, the HTC One A9, that is the first non-Nexus devices to obtain the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. This handset will be available on AT&T, and Sprint carriers.
According to FierceWireless, the HTC One A9 will go on sale in the U.S. and around the world in the first week of November. The newest handset by HTC will get a wide carrier support with AT&T Mobility and Sprint, both promising to sell the device in separate announcements. The One A9 is also suitable with T-Mobile US' LTE and HSPA+ networks, as well as Verizon Wireless' LTE network.
Furthermore, HTC spokeswoman noted that the Taiwanese tech giant will offer U.S. an unlocked HTC One A9 variants through HTC.com. The handset will be compatible with the networks of major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint.
Time cited some of the specs and features that the HTC One A9 carries. The smartphone is armed with a 5-inch screen, a 13-megapixel camera and an all-metal construction. This handset runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 octacore processor.
Popular Science added that the One A9 has a 4-megapixels front snapper that is good for selfies. This handset is armored with a 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB of internal storage capable of expansion up to 2,000 GB via microSD slot. This device is powered by a 2,150 mAh capacity of battery.
The HTC One A9 is available for purchase starting today, October 21, 2015. One A9 starts at a promotional price of $399.99 and is currently available in Opal Silver and Carbon Gray variety of colors. However, it will also be available on Deep Garnet and Topaz Gold colors in mid-November.
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