Following the recent success of HTC in its new line of smartphones, the HTC One and HTC One M8, the next generation smartphone for release in 2015 has been reportedly confirmed.
Gotta Be Mobile reported that the tech firm is looking to capitalize on its growing recognition by releasing an upgraded model early next year. According to various sources, HTC might release, not one, but two smartphones in 2015, namely the HTC One M9 and another referred to as "HTC Hima" or "Dark Horse."
However, some sites are claiming that the M9 and the Hima are one in the same making it the manufacturer's upcoming flagship phone.
Newest Leak
Phone Arena reported that per the newest information by AnTuTu Benchmark site, the HTC Hima (M9) will come with a 5-inch screen (1080 x 1920 resolution), not the higher 1440 x 2560 QHD resolution reported earlier.
The alleged device will also sport a Qualcomm's octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 810, Adreno 430 for graphics and a 20.7-MP back snapper and whopping 13-MP front facing camera for taking superb selfies. It is said to come pre-programmed with the latest Android 5.0.1 OS, a 2,840 mAh battery and 3 GB of RAM.
For those curious about how to get their hands on the phone, the device coded HTC6535LVW indicates that at least one variant of the phone is going to be available on Verizon Wireless. It could be that the phone is an exclusive release under VW or simple the carrier being used to test the device, notes HPS Help.
CES 2015 Debut
BGR pegs the release of the phone within the first quarter of 2015, specifically sometime in March. The phone's specs will likely pit the new smartphone against Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S6.
While some sites peg the M9 to bow into markets by March, the same time as the M8, some have argued the new device might be arriving in a matter of days.
The newest device may be announced during the 2015 International CES to be held Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2015 is shaping up to be a great year for smartphones as consumers are buzzing over what could be new with Samsung's Galaxy S6 under its alleged "Project Zero" as well as what Apple could have next for its iPhone series.
Stay tuned for more.
