14 DAY TRIAL // HTC’s first phablet, the One max made its debut on the market earlier this month and Android enthusiasts in the UK have been able to purchase it through Vodafone’s official retail channels.
However, the SIM-free version of HTC One max has just hit shelves in the UK and the first authorized reseller to offer the device is Unlocked Mobiles, the folks at AndroidCentral report.
Other retailers that are expected to receive the SIM-free HTC One max in the next few days include Clive, HandTec and MobileFun.
Anyway, for the time being, those who wish to purchase the smartphone via Unlocked Mobiles can do so for no less than £585 (€680/$940) outright.
Keep in mind that this is the single-SIM version of HTC One max, as the dual-SIM variant will only be available in several Asian countries.
The HTC One max ships with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system and Sense 5.5 UI out of the box. However, we expect the Taiwanese handset maker to offer at least one major software upgrade for the HTC One max.
The phablet comes equipped with a powerful 1.7 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, which is complemented by an Adreno 320 graphics processing unit and 2GB of RAM.
Still, the phone’s main selling point is the huge 5.9-inch Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen display that supports full HD (1080p) resolution and features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating for extra protection.
There’s also an enhanced 4-UltraPixel photo snapper on the back, which features autofocus, LED flash and full HD (1080p) video recording, as well as a secondary 2.1-megapixel camera in the front for video calls.
Last but not least, the smartphone includes a fingerprint sensor, BoomSound dual front speakers, LTE support and a high-capacity 3300 Li-Polymer battery, which is rated by the manufacturer for up to 585 hours of standby time or up to 25 hours of talk time.