HTC Zara mini: images and specs leaks

Manufacturers' craze over mini versions of their flagship devices seems to be spreading to their mid-range offerings, especially as far as HTC is concerned. You may remember that a device named HTC Zara, a mashup between the HTC One and Desire lines, was first brought up about a month ago. Now, the rumor mill has churned yet another snippet of information regarding a smaller, mini version of the HTC Zara, codenamed HTC 301e.

Having just passed through Tenaa, the Chinese FCC-equivalent, any hope for a surprise as far as the HTC Zara mini is concerned can be abandoned. As if the semi-official images weren't enough, we also have our first set of alleged specs that will come packed in the mini version of the mid-ranger. As you're about to see, the scoop is rather extensive, all things considered.

HTC Zara mini specs:

• Android 4.1.2
• 4.3-inch, 480x800 TFT display
• 1GHz dual-core chipset, possibly a Snapdragon 400
• 512MB of RAM, 8GB of microSD-expandable internal storage
• A 5MP CMOS sensor capable of 720p video at the rear with a 1.3MP front shooter
• 132x66x9.88mm, weighs 125g
• dual-SIM support, compatible with GSM/WCDMA networks
• gravity, proximity and light sensors
• comes in black and white

Release date remains unknown, but the word on the street is that the HTC Zara mini will come commanding a price of about $212 (1299 Yuan).