HTC has announced their new Desire 510 mid-range smartphone. If you read no further, know that HTC is touting the Desire 510 as their most affordable LTE enabled smartphone to date.
While HTC is promoting the Desire 510 as a phone that does everything you need, just not at flagship prices, it is great to see specs like LTE connectivity and the microSD card slot that supports up to 128GB cards. The word “affordable” leads to no surprises in the 8GB of internal storage, 1GB of RAM, 5MP camera and 4.7-inch display rocking 854×480, FWVGA resolution.
Rounding out the specs, you’ll find the 64-bit capable 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410, HTC Blinkfeed on top of the latest HTC Sense with Android 4.4 KitKat and typical sensors and antenna like GLONASS GPS, accelerometer, WiFi and more. The 2100mAh removable battery should get you through 17 hours talk time and more. We’ve got all the specs with the press release below.
The Desire 510 will launch with two colors, Terra White and Meridian Grey, built of a polycarbonate chassis and will run a Dot View case as well. We’ll leave it to you to decide if this device can suit your needs, but we can’t deny that it is an appropriate entry into the Desire line as an update to the Desire 500, but not as powerful as the Desire 610.
For those still with me, HTC has not yet released a price tag or launch dates, but say the phone is destined for widespread availability throughout Europe and Asia, and on a selection of carriers in the US. This could be a huge advantage over competitor LG, who has two similarly equipped devices, the L Fino and L Bello, that will not be headed for the US at launch.
Saving their flagship device launches for early in the year, how are you liking all of the budget-mid range devices launching now and into IFA next week?
Show Press Release
HTC DESIRE 510 BRINGS
SUPER-FAST 4G TO EVERYONE
HTC’s lowest cost LTE device delivers blazing speed at an affordable price
Taipei, 27th August 2014 – HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has unveiled its
most affordable LTE smartphone to-date, the HTC Desire 510. Combining quad-core LTE
performance with a spacious display, the HTC Desire 510 is an all-round multimedia powerhouse. For
people yet to experience LTE performance, the HTC Desire 510 is the perfect introduction to a world
of high-quality, on-the-go video streaming and super-fast downloads.
“The industry has been talking about the 4G effect for so long now that it’s easy to forget that only a
small selection of top-end devices are taking advantage of the technology,” says Peter Chou, CEO,
HTC Corporation. “Owning the latest and greatest technology shouldn’t be reserved for those with the
highest budgets. People today should expect their smartphones to double as mobile entertainment
hubs. This means ensuring that they’re fully loaded with the latest movies, TV shows and albums, by
taking advantage of the super-fast network speeds available. The HTC Desire 510 does this and
more, making it the perfect mobile media device.”
Blazing speed, great value
“The industry has been talking about the 4G effect for so long now that it’s easy to forget that only a small selection of top-end devices are taking advantage of the technology,” says Peter Chou, CEO,
HTC Corporation. “Owning the latest and greatest technology shouldn’t be reserved for those with the
highest budgets. People today should expect their smartphones to double as mobile entertainment
hubs. This means ensuring that they’re fully loaded with the latest movies, TV shows and albums, by
taking advantage of the super-fast network speeds available. The HTC Desire 510 does this and
more, making it the perfect mobile media device.”
Thanks to 8GB of on-board memory and an expandable microSD™ card slot, you’ll be able to store
all of your favourite apps, games, music or movies on your HTC Desire 510 without worrying about
running out of space.
The ultimate mobile media experience
The HTC Desire 510 phone’s 4.7” display is perfect for watching videos and gaming and makes even
browsing the internet visually stunning, with its striking screen, signature design and HTC Sense
features combining perfectly for an unparalleled, all-round performance that sets a new standard in
the category.
Complete with HTC BlinkFeed™, the HTC Desire 510 will quickly and simply aggregate the latest
digital updates from your social networks and popular RSS feeds, keeping you up to date at all times.
Move away from traditional, static home screens and get the news that matters to you the most,
wherever and whenever you need it.
Available in Terra White and Meridian Grey, the device’s polycarbonate chassis looks and feels great,
sitting comfortably in your hand or pocket. Customisably cool, the HTC Desire 510 can also be fitted
with its own HTC Dot View™ case1. Answer calls in retro style even when the case is closed and
make the HTC Desire 510 uniquely yours by selecting from 18 different themes or from your gallery
photos, to create your own matrix wallpaper that reflects your mood, personality and style.
Supporting Android 4.4 with HTC Sense, the HTC Desire 510 represents a truly premium mobile experience at a highly affordable price.
Availability
The new HTC Desire 510 will be available with mobile operators and major retailers in Europe and Asia as well as through select carriers in the US.
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About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s
portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by the HTC Sense® user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com.
© 2014 HTC Corporation. All rights reserved. HTC, the HTC logo, HTC Desire, HTC BlinkFeed, HTC Dot View, and other HTC product and service names are the trademarks of HTC Corporation and its
1 The HTC Desire 510 des not feature the smart sensor hub of the HTC One (M8). The HTC Desire 510’s Dot View experience enables basic features and levels of customisation compared with the full version.
Desire 510 Specifications
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