HTC announces HTC Desire C

HTC Desire CHTC formally announced the HTC Desire C today, a day after it was accidentally revealed by Vodafone Portugal. As expected, it is an entry-level smartphone running Android 4.0 and aimed at those getting their “first smartphone or for those upgrading from an existing one.”

HTC Desire C specifications:

  • Processor: 600MHz Qualcomm
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0
  • Cellular connectivity: GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSPA/WCDMA
  • Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC (carrier-dependent)
  • Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480)
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Storage: 4GB onboard and microSD cards
  • Rear-facing camera: 5MP
  • Front-facing camera: None
  • Connectors: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, micro-USB 2.0 port
  • Battery: 1,230mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 107.2 x 60.6 x 11.95 millimeters / 98 grams
  • Colours: Red, white and black
  • Other: Beats Audio, 25GB of DropBox storage

A variant which adds NFC will also be available. Carriers will choose which version they will offer.

The HTC Desire C will be available starting in June. Among the first countries to launch it will be the UK where it will sell for £169.99 with no contract. There is no word yet on Canadian or U.S. availability.

Read more: HTC UK