HTC U11 launched in India today priced at Rs 51,990; here's specification, availability

Key highlights:

• Key highlight of the smartphone is the Edge Sense feature
• Edge Sense feature that lets users launch the camera or send a text by squeezing the metal edges
• India will be getting only the 6GB/128GB variant

Smartphone maker HTC launched its latest smartphone the HTC U11 in India priced at Rs 51,990. It further said that pre-orders for the smartphone start tomorrow.

And the price! #HTCU11 available in India for Rs 51,990 pic.twitter.com/wHW9gfqLEW

— HTC India (@HTC_IN) June 16, 2017

The key highlight of the smartphone is the Edge Sense feature that lets users launch the camera or send a text by squeezing the metal edges of the smartphone.

The HTC U11 specifications include a 5.5 inch Quad HD Super LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It features a 2.45GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC processor and runs of the latest Android 7.1 Nougat.

It comes in two variants, ie one with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory and the other with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal memory. According to a recent leak, India will be getting only the 6GB/128GB variant.

However, it offers a storage expansion up to 2TB via microSD card slot.

As per the camera, the HTC U11 sports a 12 megapixel rear camera with 1.4 micron pixel, auto-focus f/1.7 aperture and supports 4K recording. It's front camera has a 16 megapixel camera with BSI sensor, full HD recording. The front camera has a selfie panorama too.

In terms of the battery it has a 3000mAh battery that offers 24.5 hours of talk time and 14 days of standby time. It also supports Quick Charge 3.0 support.

The HTC U11 is also IP67 water and dust resistant and has a Hi-Res audio certified.

However, the main highlight is the Edge Sense which lets you launch any application by squeezing the metal edges of the smartphone. You can customise it to open your emails or your favorite app or games.

It works while wearing gloves as well and is based on actual pressure applied to the side of the device.