Samsung was clear about it. There was a segment of the smartphone market still uncovered and this was the terminal with more screen than a phone and less than a tablet (although closer to it). This is the land of the phablets, a field in which the South Korean company included its Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, and where it seems that the next one would also be destined HTC T6, with its 5,9 inches.
Taiwanese don't want to be left behind. The last time has been more complicated than usual for HTC, and the best way to raise its head could be precisely to use the strategy of the most direct competitor of any manufacturer that participates in the Android market: Samsung. The South Korean does not leave a single android ground uncovered, offering terminals of all sizes available and to be, and for all types of profiles and pockets. AND a good HTC terminal that would compete directly with the best Samsung phablets, it would be a good first step towards success.
Rumors and leaked technical sheet
According to a rumor spread by those already known @ Evleaks, HTC is working on its own phablet that would come to be called HTC T6. If the information from said medium is real, its technical characteristics would be admirable, starting with the 5,9 inches and its FullHD 1080p resolution typical of a high-end flagship. Be careful, because with such specifications, the HTC T6 is here to sweep you away, and according to the leak, its heart could be powered by a brand new 800 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 2,3.
Various sources indicate that it would be the Qualcomm MSM8974 with Adreno GPU 330, a set designed to move contents with ease Full HD and demanding games. In memory, the leaks speak of 2 GB of RAM y 16 GB storage internal, a figure that would be offset by the presence of microSD slot to expand capacity. On the screen, in addition to the diagonal, a panel is suggested LCD3 with a density around 373 dpi to ensure sharpness.
The alleged terminal would wear a silver aluminum body following the design line of the company. It is also said that it will be powered by a battery of 3300 mAh, and will feature audio technology BoomSound, and with the already known Ultra pixel camera that we find in the HTC One. It would also be marketed together with a stylus pen precision for improved phablet handling; and unlike the current flagship, this one would offer slot for microSD cards.
At the software level, the integration of has also been mentioned. HTC Sense with functions like Blink Feed, aimed at adding content and news to the home screen. The possible stylus would rely on the brand's experience with HTC Scribe (the Flyer tablet pen) for quick on-screen notes, clippings, and annotations.
Biometrics, cameras and sound
What most caught our attention after knowing the possible specifications sheet, is that the HTC T6 would come with the new technology called «biometric fingerprint», which consists of an identification system that reads fingerprints; and, mind you, with an operating system Android Key Lime Pie, this is Android 5.0, something that would be incompatible with Google's confirmations that its next operating system would correspond to version 4.3, so it would continue to belong to Jelly Bean.
In photography, the leaks coincide in one Ultrapixel rear camera with optical stabilization (OIS), inherited from the One to improve low-light captures and reduce camera shake. At the front, a sensor 2,1 MP wide angle for video calls and selfies. In the multimedia section, the BoomSound stereo front speakers They would be key to offering superior volume and clarity compared to designs with rear speakers.
Accessories, energy and name variants
Among the accessories, one has been leaked power-jacket type case which would add around 1.250 mAh extra, designed for those who need more autonomy without carrying external batteries. This solution would complement the internal battery of 3300 mAh, which already on paper points to a demanding day of use on a large-screen device.
There is no shortage of rumors about the commercial nomenclature: the code T6 could lead to HTC One Max, following the brand's strategy with internal names such as M7 y M4 before its launch. The goal would be to position this model as the larger version of the design and finishes of the One, maintaining family coherence.
Availability and market positioning
The time windows mentioned by different sources place its presentation for late summer or early autumn, a time slot in which traditionally they advertise phablets benchmark for other brands. In this context, the T6 would compete head-to-head with the range Galaxy Note and with similar cutting devices, in addition to standing up to the series Galaxy Mega. It has also been suggested that the release of a major version of Android could affect the schedule, which is why some are suggesting Android 4.3 instead of Key Lime Pie at first.
If the HTC T6 really exists and has these features, it could become the best smartphone the Taiwanese has released to date. But the reality is that this is only a leak, so we can not confirm yet the specifications that will configure this device, which, according to comments, would hit the market during the Fall. With a aluminum body, 5,9 inch Full HD screen, Snapdragon 800, 2 GB of RAM, Ultra pixel camera, BoomSound, stylus, fingerprint reader y microSDThe concept has all the ingredients to compete at the top of the segment. We'll have to wait for official confirmation to clear up doubts about the final software, actual range, and the brand name it will ultimately land under.