News & Reviews:   HTC Zara Mini

Well, as expected, the HTC Zara Mini or Desire 601 mini will get a name change of it's own. Recent rumours indicate that rather than be called the HTC Desire 601 mini, the 4.3-inch display version could perhaps be called the HTC Z3. As before, this name change rumour comes from evleaks who has been quite accurate before about upcoming smartphone rumours and details. However, tech specs and features for the HTC Z3 will likely remain the same with the previously mentioned 4.3-inch screen (480 x 800), dual SIM, 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 8GB storage, 5MP rear camera and 1.2MP front camera. Again, no exact Malaysia release dates are available but we expect the HTC Z3 to be revealed in the next few months or so, perhaps with or after the HTC Desire 601.

Previously, most mini smartphone versions were made of the flagship models but rumours and leaked images have come up showing off the mini version of the HTC Zara which is more of a mid-range smartphone. The HTC Zara Minior the HTC 301e has apparently been passed through China's Tenaa meaning that it does exist and is coming to China soon. The leaked pics of the device features the typical mini screen size of 4.3-inches but more or less the same design as the HTC Zara. Tech specs for the HTC Zara mini include the following:

• 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor
• 4.3-inch TFT display (480 x 800)
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB storage + microSD
• 5MP rear camera (720p recording) + 1.3MP front camera
• 132 x 66 x 9.88mm | 125g
• Supports dual-SIM + GSM/WCDMA + gravity, proximity and light sensors
• Android 4.1.2