News · 2 Sep 2011 · MTW Editorial Team
The HTC Radar (formerly known as the HTC Omega) definitely doesn’t feel that exiting after laying eyes and hands on the the HTC Titan. Fortunately for HTC everybody isn’t a fan of huge screens and this is where the HTC Radar fits in. Let’s start with the specs:
HTC Radar Hardware specifications:
– 3.8? WVGA SLCD screen
– Weight: 137 grams (4.83 ounces) with battery
– Size: 120.5mm x 61.5mm x 10.9mm (4.74″ x 2.42″ x 0.43″)
– Qualcomm MSM8255 clocked at 1Ghz
– 8GB of internal Storage (up to 6.54 GB GB or available storage)
– 512 MB of Ram
– 5 megapixel camera with F2.2 lens, dual LED flash, and BSI sensor (for better low-light captures)
– VGA Front facing camera
– 9.9mm thick
– Aluminum body
– Sensors: Gyro Sensor, G-Sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
– DLNA support
– SRS Enhancement & 5.1 surround sound
– HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 850/900/2100 MHz
– Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
– Battery: 1520 mAh (talk time: WCDMA: Up to 485 minutes GSM: Up to 600 minutes)
This doesn’t look too bad right? I see it as a nice update to the HTC Trophy (and even HTC Mozart) thanks to the new SoC and it’s GPU and the addition of a Gyroscope, DLNA support, what looks like a better SLCD panel, better camera sensor and finally front facing camera.
Once again the HTC Radar’s build quality is top notch and reminds of a mini HTC Flyer. The HTC Radar will be available in two colors: White and metallic grey (as seen in the pictures and video here). It will also feature the same services and applications as the HTC Titan. The only difference between the two is simply the hardware specifications (and the dock) and the price: The Radar should be approximately $200/€200 cheaper than the HTC Titan (€399 unlocked w/out contract). BTW, there’s no micro-SD expansion slot on the Radar and Titan.
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