HMD Global announced the launch of the Touch 4G hybrid phone designed as a bridge between feature phones and smartphones for entry level users in India. The device integrates touchscreen functionality cloud based applications and 4G Wi Fi hotspot sharing in a compact form factor weighing 100 grams and measuring 10.85 mm thick. It runs on RTOS Touch a lightweight operating system with cloud processing for essential tasks such as messaging video calls and content access. Available in Cyan and Dark Blue the Touch 4G includes a one year replacement guarantee and protective jelly cover. Pricing is set at Rs 3,999 with sales starting October 9 2025 through HMD.com major e commerce platforms and retail stores in India.
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Design and build details
The Touch 4G features a 3.2 inch QVGA LCD touchscreen with 320 x 240 pixel resolution supporting intuitive swipe gestures for navigation. It is powered by the UNISOC T107 processor with 64MB RAM and 128MB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The device includes a 2MP rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3MP front camera for basic photography and video calls. A 1950mAh removable battery provides up to 30 hours of mixed usage including calls hotspot sharing and app access with USB Type C charging and in box fast charger.
Connectivity options encompass 4G LTE VoLTE Wi Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 GPS with Beidou support FM radio with wired and wireless modes and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The build utilizes a metal body with IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance supporting dual SIM configuration.
Connectivity and Hybrid functionality
The Touch 4G operates as a hybrid device supporting 4G mobile hotspot functionality to share internet connection with up to eight devices simultaneously. It includes the pre installed Express Chat app compatible with Android and iOS smartphones for text voice messaging group chats and video calls in 13 languages. The app enables communication without requiring heavy installations on the Touch 4G relying on cloud processing for efficiency.
Cloud Phone Service provides access to utility applications such as cricket scores news updates weather information and HTML5 games like Tetris and Sudoku all streamed via Wi Fi or mobile data to conserve local storage. The service supports global roaming on 4G LTE bands ensuring connectivity across supported networks. Additional features include MP3 player auto call recording with folder management and Bluetooth file transfer. This integration allows basic smartphone experiences at feature phone pricing and size.
Software and User interface
RTOS Touch serves as the operating system a custom lightweight platform optimized for low resource hardware with fast boot times and minimal power consumption. The interface combines a physical keypad below the touchscreen for quick number dialing with on screen controls for apps and settings. Cloud based operations handle resource intensive tasks reducing load on the local processor and storage. Users access the Express Chat app through the home screen for seamless integration with smartphone contacts.
The system supports over the air updates for security patches and feature enhancements though major OS upgrades are not planned. Navigation includes a dedicated SOS ICE key activated by three short clicks or long press for emergency calls and quick chat access avoiding accidental triggers.
