HTC 7 Pro to be available in CDMA and GSM both

We have known it for quite a while now that HTC 7 Pro CDMA will be available through Sprint in the United States early next year. However, its GSM version is also ready to be launched in Europe.

German telecom operator O2 will bring out GSM HTC 7 Pro as early as January. The carrier’s has put up a teaser page on its website for HTC 7 Pro, but no prices have been mentioned. So, we expect it to be available on standard deals with a two-year contract. Now, if Europe gets a GSM version of HTC 7 Pro, the phone might soon be available in the United States also without Sprint’s CDMA network. Related: WP7 launch in UK

HTC 7 Pro is a Windows Phone 7 device. As Microsoft is known to encourage worldwide simultaneous releases, whenever possible, WP7 phones are expected to be launched in India also soon.

Photo: HTC 7 Pro WP7 phone in both CDMA and GSM

HTC 7 Pro has a 3.6-inch WVGA touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It is one of the few WP7 phones that sport a physical QWERTY keyboard with clicky keys, a dedicated number row, and a properly staggered layout. And because the screen tilts, the 7 Pro will be good for watching videos — hands free. Also see: WP7 plans for 2011

The new HTC phone boasts a satisfying range of features like a 5-megapixel camera with auto focus and flash and 720p HD video recording. HTC 7 Pro supports 3G (up to 7.2 Mbps download speed). For connectivity, it comes packed with EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1.

HTC 7 Pro is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The WP7 phone has an internal storage of up to 8 GB, with 512 MB ROM and 576 MB RAM. It has a 3.5 mm stereo audio jack and a standard micro-USB port. It comes with a 1500 mAh Lithium-ion battery that offers a WCDMA talk time of up to 420 minutes and GSM talk time of up to 330 mins.

HTC Hub offers a wide range of applications for the WP7 phone, such as the Stocks app that lets you view stock prices and check indices, and the Sound Enhancer app that delivers virtual surround sound and equalizer sound effects for a richer listening experience. The Office Hub lets you view and edit Microsoft Office docs on your phone. The WP7 Games Hub on HTC 7 Pro offers hundreds of titles from Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Game Studios and other game publishers.

With such exciting features and upgraded Windows Phone 7 platform, we are eagerly awaiting 7 Pro’s India launch.