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HMD Launches Touch 4G in India at Rs 3,999, a Cloud-Backed Hybrid Phone

The ultra-budget device runs a custom RTOS, relying on HMD’s cloud services to deliver core connectivity plus chat features on minimal hardware.

Overview

  • The phone is on sale in India via HMD.com for Rs 3,999 in Cyan or Dark Blue, with one outlet noting the listing was temporarily out of stock.
  • It uses RTOS Touch with HMD’s Cloud Phone service for remotely hosted, browser-style apps and supports 4G VoLTE, Wi‑Fi hotspot, Bluetooth and FM radio.
  • Express Chat comes preinstalled for text, voice, images and video calls, with companion apps available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
  • Key specs include a 3.2-inch QVGA touchscreen, Unisoc T127 chipset, 64MB RAM, 128MB storage expandable to 32GB, 2MP rear and 0.3MP front cameras, USB‑C charging and IP52 rating.
  • Most reports list a 1,950mAh battery while one cites 2,000mAh, and coverage references up to 30 hours of use on a charge.