A new HTC Android-based smartphone Sensation
A new HTC Android-based smartphone Sensation is displayed during a news conference for the launch of the product in Taipei May 27, 2011. The mobile phone which was launched on Friday, features a 4.3 inch display screen and is priced at NT20,900 or ($725). REUTERS/Pichi Chuang Reuters/Pichi Chuang

The much-awaited One A9 from HTC will not be a high-end device. Otherwise known as the Hima Aero, avid HTC users have looked forward to the device's release date, expecting it to be a premium smartphone.

The rumour mill has been abuzz with speculations that the One A9 will be a powerful, high-end handset for the past several weeks. The device was expected to launch with a deca-core, tri-cluster MediaTek Helio X20 processor and 4 GB of RAM. In addition to these features, HTC users also expected the device to sport a 5.2-inch Quad HD display - but newer unconfirmed leaks have pointed out that it might feature a Full HD display, instead.

With regards to its picture-taking capabilities, it was reported to have a "groundbreaking" camera with an f/1.9 aperture, as well as the ability to capture and store photos in RAW.

Unfortunately, it would appear that HTC's One A9 will not sport these aforementioned features, after all. Infamous tech tipster, EvLeaks - whose real name is Evan Blass - revealed on Twitter the actual specs the device will have once it is out in the market.

Based on his confirmation, the One A9 still looks like it is going to be a decent handset of a mid-range variety. However, it is not the "hero product" that it is expected to be, according to Taipei Times.

The HTC One A9 will have a 5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen display, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, 13MP camera, 2,150 mAh battery, a MicroSD card slot, and a finger print scanner. The model will be available in six different colors and will reportedly be out sometime in November.

Basically, although the unit will be a good one, it is not as good as the ones that are being marketed by its toughest rivals, namely, LG and Samsung, as pointed out by Tech Times. HTC certainly wants to re-establish itself in the tech map, especially after its shares reportedly dropped shortly after the reported failure of the One M9.

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