Budget phones Desire 601, Desire 300 with HTC One like features launched

HTC has launched two new phones in the market, the Desire 601 and Desire 300 (earlier named Zara and Zara Mini respectively). These two boasting an HTC like profile are placed at mid-ranged price point and come equipped with HTC One like features.

The HTC Desire 601 introduces 4G LTE speeds and innovative features from the flagship One family, including HTC Zoe with Video Highlights and HTC BoomSound. This phone will compete with the lost costNokia 4G phone the Lumia 625.

The HTC Desire 300 offers a 4.3 inch screen browsing experience and HTC BlinkFeed.

In addition to extending its range of affordable Desire smartphones, HTC is also bringing new choice and performance enhancements to its acclaimed HTC One family. HTC BoomBass, a Bluetooth subwoofer, combines with the One family’s HTC BoomSound to offer a fully-immersive audio experience like no other.

“For the last 17 years HTC has challenged the mobile industry to develop innovations that change the way in which people use their mobile phone. Now we’re not only changing the way people view the mid-range and entry-level market but setting the bar even higher when it comes to our premium devices and capabilities,” commented Peter Chou, CEO , HTC.

Quick specs: HTC Desire 601

4.5 inch qHD display screen

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 dual-core 1.4 GHz  processor

1 GB of RAM

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense, HTC BlinkFeed

8 GB internal storage with a microSD slot for expanding memory up to  64 GB

5 megapixel auto focus rear camera with BSI sensor, with  HTC Image Chip

VGA secondary camera

HTC BoomSound with Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers, Sense Voice

4G LTE connectivity

2100 mAh battery

Dimensions: 134.5 x 66.7 x 9.88 mm, 130 grams

Quick specs: HTC Desire 300

4.3 inch wvga full lamination display

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1 GHz processor

512 MB RAM

Android Jelly Bean with HTC Sense, HTC BlinkFeed

4 GB Internal memory with micro SDcard slot for up to GB additional storage

5 megapixel auto focus rear camera

VGA secondary camera

1650 mAh battery

Dimensions: 131.78 x 66.23 x 10.12mm, 120 grams

Availability
 

The new HTC Desire 601 and Desire 300 will be available with mobile operators and major retailers in select markets from October 2013. The will be available in select markets from October 2013.

Should you wait for these two phones?

About the Desire 601 Cnet says “Desire 601 might be a good choice for those of you after an HTC but don't want to splash top dollar on the flagship.” Given features like the flagship HTC One, this will be a good NokiaLumia 625 competitor.

For the Desire 3000 with a decent price tags it might be a good option, but we believe the specs fail to impress at the first look. Yet, it will be sleek and for those who want one from HTC this one could make a good choice.