HTC 10 is the latest flagship smartphone from HTC. (Photo : Twitter/OnLeaks )
Every rumor that has surfaced in the past claiming that HTC 10 will be powered by a Snapdragon 820 has now been substantiated by Qualcomm itself. The giant mobile processor manufacturer verified this when it released a new teaser containing the "Power of 10" hashtag, which HTC is known for using in its promotion of the upcoming HTC flagship.
Qualcomm posted on Twitter a photo showing a smartphone, accompanied by the "Performance 10" caption, which clearly hints that HTC will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, Android Headlines reported. The device will, as a result, join other flagship devices like Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, Xiaomi Mi 5, and the LG G5 that also carry the same processor.
The power of #Snapdragon meets the #powerof10. Are you ready for next week? pic.twitter.com/Gkf8jkWat1
— Qualcomm (@Qualcomm) April 7, 2016
Now, as far as the specs are concerned, HTC 10 flagship will, according to rumors sport a 5.2-inch (1920 × 1080) Quad HD display. Hearsays also hint that the phone may feature a Super LCD 5 panel and a simpler Sense UI. The inclusion of pressure-sensitive gestures is also a likely element.
Geekbench and GTXBench database entries are also showing other specs, hinting that HTC will be a high-end smartphone. According to the revelations, the device will come with massive 4GB of RAM and will start off with a 32GB storage variant, extending to bigger storages.
For the camera, the issue has remained unclear until recently when details about the department got confirmed. According to Phone Arena, HTC 10 will sport a 12MP camera with a larger sensor and a wider aperture, just like those of the Nexus 5X and the Galaxy S7.
In terms of connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and a USB Type-C port are expected to be in tow. The phone is said to run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, wrapped up under HTC's Sense UI 8.
As for the price, the HTC 10 will range between $586 and $ 909 depending on the variant. The first rumored availability will be in Taiwan on April 15, just after its release on April 12. Other critical details are yet to be confirmed and enthusiasts are counselled to wait until HTC reveals more particulars.
Watch a clip of HTC 10 leaked photos here:
