HTC Desire 310 entry-level smartphone launched with 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 4.5″ display

HTC has announced it's latest HTC Desire 310 with a4.5″ FWVGA screen, a quad-core 1.3GHz CPU, BlinkFeed and the HTC video highlights system that was sadly missing on the Desire 300. It’ll be available at the end of April on O2, Vodafone and Carphone Warehouse in a range of colours.



Other specs include 1GB RAM (512MB more thsn the Desire 300), 4GB of on-board storage, a microSD card slot for another 32GB and a 5 megapixel camera with fixed focus. Yes, fixed. There’s a front-facing VGA shooter and 2000 mAh battery too. It measures in at 132.44 x 68.03 x 11.25 mm.

with a few design tweaks like the omission of soft keys. the Desire 310 will arrive at O2, Vodafone and Carphone Warehouse at the end of April in a selection of hues, and the folks over at GSMinfo.nl note a recommended price of 169 euros for The Netherlands, or around £140 (UK pricing isn't available yet).

 

HTC unveils the HTC Desire 310 for maximum value

HTC packs HTC BlinkFeed, Video Highlights and super-fast processing power into its latest entry-level smartphone

London, England 6 March 2014, HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has unveiled the new HTC Desire 310, bringing seamless multi-tasking, smooth browsing and effortless video creation to the entry-level market. Fusing a sophisticated navy blue design with a powerful quad-core processor, HTC BlinkFeed, and Video Highlights, the latest addition to the HTC Desire family, makes some of the celebrated HTC One series’ most popular features available to those who want a more affordable handset without compromising on performance.

“Everybody today wants a smartphone that can keep up with them, regardless of whether it is a flagship or entry-level model” says Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The latest addition to our renowned HTC Desire range combines super-fast processing and premium features at a lower price, offering users the best possible experience in this category.”

Advanced performance guaranteed

Boasting a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, the HTC Desire 310 can comfortably meet any challenge, no matter how you want to use your phone. Whether you want fast, responsive web browsing, silky-smooth graphics when watching videos or playing games, or simply the ability to switch between multiple apps, exceptional performance comes as standard with this device.

HTC BlinkFeed: Bringing your favourite content direct to your home screen

HTC’s renowned HTC BlinkFeed home screen, first introduced with the HTC One, now gives you the opportunity to join the millions of HTC users who have customised their streams to deliver more relevant, up-to-the-minute news and social updates direct to their home screens. Displayed on the Desire 310’s 4.5 inch screen, updates from your favourite news and social sites including Twitter, Facebook and China’s Sina Weibo are displayed in crisp detail and rich colour, making the information easy to digest whenever you glance at your phone.

With the Offline Reading mode, it’s now possible to view articles from your personal feed, drawn from more than 20,000 articles a day from the world’s leading media companies, making it an ideal option for those on a limited data plan. Simply add up to 120 articles to your reading list when connected to WiFi and access them later to enjoy data-free reading on the move.

Video Highlights: Your life in motion

With the HTC Desire 310, your pictures and video clips can be automatically turned into a professional-looking show reel of your best moments. Select photos taken with the HTC Desire 310’s 5MP camera, place them into your preferred sequence and choose your favourite tracks and effects to create impressive videos to share with friends and family through social networks. [i]

Availability

The new HTC Desire 310 will be available from the end of April in the UK via O2, Vodafone and Carphone Warehouse. The handset will be available to consumers in a full range of colours, subject to availability across UK retailers and operators.

[ source : HTC ]