HTC launch Aria in Australia via Optus

Today HTC and Optus Digital Media has announced the Android-powered smartphone in Australia, after it was launched in Taiwan and on AT&T carriers.

HTC Aria is free on Optus if you choose the 2-year contract which cost $49 per month. The new HTC Aria will be available in mid-October exclusively at Optus stores and approved dealers.

“The HTC Aria’s unique combination of compact size and beautiful design instantly separates HTC Aria from other devices on the market,” said Anthony Petts, Sales and Marketing Director ANZ, HTC Corporation. “HTC Aria’s seamless wrap-around back cover eliminates sharp edges, making HTC Aria exceptionally enjoyable to carry. By putting people at the centre of everything it does, HTC Aria streamlines and organises all of your communication.“

HTC Aria features a 3.2 capacitive touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution, 600 MHz processor, 512 MB of ROM and 384 MB of RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 5 megapixels camera with autofocus. HTC Aria runs Android 2.1 operating system. You can see here the full specification list of HTC Aria.