The Nokia phone manufacturer HMD has introduced the HMD Touch 4G, a new, portable gadget, in India.
It is intended for consumers who don't require a full-fledged smartphone but yet want more than a simple feature phone.
The Touch 4G offers a combination of contemporary convenience and nostalgia with its compact touchscreen, 4G connection, and integrated cloud applications.
The HMD Touch 4G's Unique Features
The Touch 4G is powered by RTOS Touch, a lightweight real-time operating system that enables seamless navigation and fast app performance, in contrast to other low-cost feature phones.
Because it spans the gap between traditional keypads and touch-enabled smart gadgets, HMD refers to it as a "hybrid phone."
The phone's main components include a Unisoc T127 processor, 64MB of RAM, and 128MB of internal storage.
With a microSD card, users may increase storage to 32GB, which is plenty for offline material, music, and pictures.
Display design and how it's made
The Touch 4G has a 3.2-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The screen is bright enough for daily usage, despite being tiny by today's standards.
The phone weighs only 100 grams due to its small size, and its IP52 classification offers only a limited level of protection from dust and mild spills.
The handset, which comes in Cyan and Dark Blue, pays homage to the design heritage of HMD with its fun yet robust appearance, which is reminiscent of Nokia's Asha family.
Apps for cameras and the cloud
The phone has a 0.3MP selfie camera on the front and a 2MP back camera with LED light for taking pictures.
Although it's not designed for intensive photography, it's good for short photos and simple video calls.
HMD's emphasis on cloud-based apps is noteworthy. Users have access to integrated tools like trending videos, weather predictions, and cricket updates that are all designed to consume as little data as possible.
Another standout feature is the Express Chat software, a straightforward WhatsApp-style messenger that works with group conversations and video calls without requiring iOS or Android.
The Connectivity and Battery
A 1,950mAh battery that can be recharged via a USB-C connector powers everything, which is uncommon at this price range.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, and a 3.5mm headphone port are among the connectivity choices. Because of this, the phone is very functional considering its small size.
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The Cost and Availability
In India, the HMD Touch 4G will retail for ₹3,999 and be accessible via HMD's official website.
The phone is marked as out of stock at the time of writing, but it should be back in stock shortly.
(Source: Official Website of HMD.)
Who Needs to Purchase the HMD Touch 4G?
The best uses for this phone are:
- Customers switching from feature phones with 2G or 3G
- Those who desire a backup, auxiliary device
- Senior citizens who choose a compact, user-friendly phone with internet connectivity
The Touch 4G offers a useful compromise if you want basic internet capabilities but aren't ready for a smartphone. But it's not the best for multitasking or using a lot of apps.
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Our Opinion
HMD's Touch 4G, which costs less than ₹4,000, bridges a special divide between need and nostalgia.
While providing just enough contemporary tools video calls, simple applications, and 4G data for today's connected world, it brings back the allure of the simplicity of the keypad era.
Although it won't take the place of a smartphone, it could be the most intelligent "generic phone" available on the market at the moment.
Although it won't take the place of a smartphone, it could be the most intelligent "generic phone" available on the market at the moment.
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Important Takeaways
- A cross between a feature phone and a smartphone is the HMD Touch 4G.
- uses the Unisoc T127 chipset and runs on RTOS Touch.
- supports cloud-based mini applications, video calls, and Express Chat.
- USB-C charging, a 3.2-inch screen, and a 2MP rear camera
- At ₹3,999, it will soon be accessible on HMD.com.
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