HTC! This is the last of my mobile line! Take it from me! - Entry range HTC Desire 19s released

[williamcll]

While previously it is known that HTC has shut down their mobile product line and changed their focus to VR and other electronics, the company has once again released a new mid-range phone, perhaps giving it once last hope for the price of around 197USD. Can't find a good english article so here's a translated one:

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HTC, a smart phone and virtual reality manufacturer, announced the launch of the new HTC Desire 19s on the 14th. HTC announced that its revenue in October was NT$660 million, a decrease of 48.58% from September and a decrease of 49.84% from the same period in 2018. Accumulated, the revenue of the first three quarters of 2019 was 2.45 billion yuan, the net operating loss was NT$2.42 billion, and the operating profit ratio was -98.6%. It has been losing for the sixth consecutive quarter. Therefore, HTC expects new mobile phones to be launched, which can effectively focus on revenue.

 

HTC pointed out that the continuation of the classic design of the Desire series, HTC Desire 19s with the high cost performance, bring the 6.2 inch narrow side screen, super large capacity 3,850mAh battery and super wide angle three lens which are the top of the Desire series, I believe it will It is the perfect choice for gift giving, sweepstakes or business jets at the end of the year.

In addition, the HTC Desire 19s is equipped with a super wide-angle, night-shot large aperture 3 camera main lens, which can truly restore the front view of the scene in front of any scene. The HTC Desire 19s main camera with high-end HDR, even in low-light or backlight environments, can help you fill up the picture and record moving moments. Equipped with a high-speed shutter and fast focus function, you can shoot easily at any time. On the other hand, the HTC Desire 19s is also equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera, so you can take professional-level portraits at any time, and the front and back scenes are natural and highlight each moment.

The HTC Desire 19s uses a 3,850 mAh ultra-high-capacity, high-efficiency battery, coupled with its unimaginable power-saving performance, making mobile power and charging no longer a burden of video, audio and entertainment. On the other hand, the HTC Desire 19s is also equipped with a 6.2-inch screen and a 19:9 screen with a super-high screen ratio for immersive audio and video enjoyment. The multi-layered and exquisite texture appearance, combined with the slim and compact design, not only comfortable and good grip, but also masters a fine translucent glass gloss. HTC Desire 19s is available in 32GB versions and "Yashi Black" and "Free Blue" colors for consumers to choose from. The recommended price is NT$5,990. The festival began in HTC stores, HTC online stores and all telecommunications and distribution channels.

Source:https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_19s-9965.php

https://www.htc.com/tw/smartphones/htc-desire-19s/

Thoughts: While the price is attractive, I think it's not enough to save HTC's mobile branch, they would need something breathtaking right now if they want to rescue the department.

[Levent]

That phone looks hell of a lot like Xiaomi's Note 8 Pro. I am surprised they arent bankrupt yet.

EDIT: it has an mediatek chipset, its straight up Note 8 Pro clone with 720p screen. RIP HTC.

[GoldenLag]

Looks fairly decent for the Indian or southeast asian market. But id honestly probably get some Nokia over it. Or Xiaomi device 

[Guest]

2 hours ago, Levent said:

That phone looks hell of a lot like Xiaomi's Note 8 Pro. I am surprised they arent bankrupt yet.

EDIT: it has an mediatek chipset, its straight up Note 8 Pro clone with 720p screen. RIP HTC.

i was thinking its almost identical to my mix 3 

[Doobeedoo]

Would wish to see them be active and release new models. Flagship ones. 

[Rune]

One m7 is still my favorite phone of all time. If they launched that with a new version of android I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

[Commodus]

On 11/15/2019 at 7:47 AM, Jack_of_all_Trades said:

I remember when HTC used to be the only competitor to samsung - the EVO, the early Desire models( I had the HD one, it had support from xda for years and it still fucking works), Titan, the "One" based front facing speakers, and the one and only legendary HD2. HD2 was released 2009 and you could flash run w/e you want on that fucker - android,windows, fucking ubuntu. Just checked and there are still enthusiast playing around with it.

 

And then they believed their own hype too much and this is where we end up ... they thought they can pull an apple but they just pulled a worse LG.

 

Rest in Pepperoni.

I'd say HTC's problem was a combination of an over-reliance on gimmicks with the difficulty of competing against an electronics giant like Samsung.  Its Korean rival was always going to have a massive amount of clout where HTC was an independent outfit whose reputation was mainly staked on its legacy with Windows phones; it succeeded early on with Android because there were so few good options.  Once Samsung turned its eye of Sauron toward the consumer smartphone space, HTC was finished.