UMi announces Windows 10 Mobile version of their MediaTek powered 'Touch' smartphone

Chinese smartphone maker UMi recently introduced 'Touch' smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow along with high-end specs. Now the brand has introduced a Windows 10 Mobile variant of the UMi Touch.

UMi says that the Touch comes pre-loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but promises to release Windows 10 Mobile ROM for the handset in the near future. The brand also said that if it gets positive response for users for Windows 10 Mobile for the Touch, it will out a new variant with Windows 10 pre-installed.

Spec-wise, the UMi Touch comes with a 5.5-inch LTPS 1080p display with 2.5D curved glass and is equipped with 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MTK6753 processor  w/ Mali T720 GPU, 3GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt expandable storage, 13MP rear camera (Sony’s IMX328 sensor), 5MP front camera and fingerprint sensor. It supports 4G LTE connectivity and is fueled by 4000mAh battery. The handset will also support Microsoft's virtual digital assistant Cortana.

The UMi Touch is currently up for pre-orders in China for $150 (Rs. 10,000). Shipping begins on March 20, and from March 25, the price will go up to $179.99.

Last year, Xiaomi had released Windows 10 Mobile ROM for its flagship Mi 4. If a report is to be believed, Xiaomi will also be offering Windows 10 Mobile ROM for its latest flagship Mi 5. OnePlus 2 is also expected to get Windows 10 Mobile ROM as well.

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