HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM delivers easy multi-tasking and big-screen performance

Dual SIM functionality comes to mid-range Desire range to deliver easy multitasking, premium imaging and sound experience

Dubai, UAE, 26 August 2015 - HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has announced a new addition to the HTC Desire family, the HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM, which is now available throughout the GCC. Powered by an Octo Core 8 x 1.7GHz processor, the Dual SIM version of the HTC Desire 820 allows you to switch between two different SIM cards and multitask with ease. Delivering content on-the-go with stunning clarity on its 5.5” high definition screen, the colourful, stylish smartphone offers an impressive set of features in a mid-range smartphone.

“Our new HTC Desire model brings the best features from the HTC Desire 820 with the added ability to switch between multiple SIM cards. Whether you need a smartphone to simultaneously support your home and professional lives, your jet-set lifestyle or whether you just need a phone that can be shared between multiple users, the HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM is your flexible companion” said Neeraj Seth, Head of Marketing, HTC MEA. “As a powerful, fast, and stylish smartphone, the HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM combines the most advanced technology with the best possible entertainment experience and bold, distinctive design, to deliver a handset that is both desirable and affordable, without compromise.”

Premium camera for stunning photos and selfies
For high quality selfies, the HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM features an 8MP front-facing camera, delivering impressive solo poses and effortless group shots.

Offering high-performance imaging, the phone’s rear camera, with f/2.2 aperture and a 13MP BSI sensor, captures incredible quality images in both daylight and low light, so your photos will be bursting with detail even as the sun goes down. If photography isn’t your strength, press and hold the shutter for rapid-fire and continuous shooting – ideal for capturing fast moving objects or for selecting your best image at a later date.

Lose yourself in content
With the Octo Core 8 x 1.7GHz processor, the HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM easily handles content for entertainment lovers that revel in the ability to effortlessly stream music, download films and juggle multiple social feeds or apps.

Whatever your passion, whether gaming, watching TV or creating momentous video and photo sequences with Zoe™ Highlights, you’ll lose yourself in the rich, clear sound offered by the front-facing stereo speakers and two powerful, dedicated amplifiers of HTC BoomSound™. The vivid, 5.5” high definition display on the HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM also puts big-screen entertainment in your pocket for the ultimate no-compromise experience.

Bold, distinctive style
In true HTC style, quality doesn’t stop at performance. Bold, bright and sleek, the newest addition to the HTC Desire range features HTC’s double shot colour technology, which allows us to create a two-tone colour unibody, that is not only perfect for reflecting both personality and style, but that also improves device quality, strength and tolerance. With distinctive colour trims around the camera, buttons and flash, the two colours merge seamlessly into one another creating a slick look that really stands out from the crowd.

Available in an array of colours1 and featuring HTC’s iconic unibody design, the robust polycarbonate device is not only stylish but also boasts the excellent build quality that has become synonymous with HTC. The HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM also supports HTC’s Dot View™ case, providing instant access to your phone without opening the cover.

Availability
The HTC Desire 820G+ Dual SIM is available in Marble White, Tuxedo Grey and Santorini White, and can be purchased from mobile operators and major retailers throughout the GCC.