HTC Wildfire X now official

HTC has just unveiled its latest smartphone, the Wildfire X.

The Wildfire X has a 6.2-inch HD+ display with a screen-to-body ratio of 88.8%. It’s powered by Helio P22 SoC, with two RAM and storage variants – 3GB/32GB and 4GB/128GB, expandable up to 256GB via micro SD. The device has an 8MP selfie camera residing in the drop notch, while on the rear sits a 12MP main + 8MP telephoto + 5MP depth camera setup. Other features include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3,300mAh battery capacity with 10W fast-charge support, and runs Android 9 pie as its operating system.

An accessory called “MyBuddy” comes bundled with the Wildfire X. It is a personal security tool that triggers loud alarms in dangerous situations and shares your live location with family and friends. It can also transmit audio and video in real-time and can be used to locate the smartphone should it get misplaced.

The HTC Wildfire X variants are priced as follows:

• 3GB + 32GB – INR 10,999PHP 7,614USD 130EUR 124CNY 945 (~PHP 8,076USD 138INR 11,667EUR 131CNY 1,002)
• 4GB + 128GB – INR 13,999PHP 9,690USD 165EUR 157CNY 1,202 (~PHP 10,279USD 175INR 14,849EUR 167CNY 1,276)

For a limited time though, consumers can purchase the Wildfire X for INR 1,000PHP 692USD 12EUR 11CNY 86 (~PHP 734USD 13INR 1,060EUR 12CNY 91). The smartphone will be available for purchase beginning August 22 from Flipkart.