Specifications of budget HMD Key 2 and Arc 2 declassified before release |
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An insider under the nickname smashx_60 shared a list of specifications of two upcoming smartphones from HMD: Key 2 and Arc 2. Judging by the specs, both new products will enter the segment of budget devices. HMD Key 2 is attributed 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x576 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The smartphone will be powered by an entry-level Unisplendour Spreadtrum SC9863A chip, complemented by 3GB of RAM  Random Access Memory (RAM) is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computers processor. and 64GB of permanent storage. A 13MP main camera with secondary sensor, a 5MP front-facing camera and a 4,000mAh battery are also mentioned.The HMD Arc 2 will get an IPS In Plane Switching (IPS) panels are an expensive option but they have excellent colour accuracy and far greater viewing angles then TN and VA panels (Not that we condone slouching while gaming). They are great for graphics design and photo editing. However, the only downside to IPS panels if that they can sometimes have a slower response time than TN panels. This is the only real problem if you’re a very competitive gamer or want to game in 3D. As of late “IPS” has become a big marketing word. Step into an Apple store and you would be hard pressed talking to someone that didn’t mention Apple’s “brand new IPS Displays!” In fact, Apple is probably one of the biggest marketers of this “new-found” technology. As a business person myself, this is when you have to tip your hat to Apple’s awesome marketing machine. Why? Well, because IPS is actually nothing new. In fact, this technology was originally invented in 1996 by Hitachi..screen with the same diagonal and refresh rate as the Key 2, but with a higher resolution of 1560x720 pixels. Arc 2 will also increase the amount of RAMRandom Access Memory (RAM) is the place in a computer where the operating system, application programs, and data in current use are kept so that they can be quickly reached by the computers processor. (up to 4 GB) and battery capacity (up to 5000 mAh). The rest of the characteristics of smartphones will be similar.The release date of HMD Key 2 and Arc 2 has not yet been announced. |
