# Affordable Lightweight Smartphones The Super-Slim HTC Desire 510 Boasts LTE Connectivity By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-desire-510 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/htc-desire-510-details/33549/) & [blog.htc](http://blog.htc.com/2014/08/htc-desire-510/) The [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-wildfire-e5-plus) Desire 510 is the cheapest ever LTE handset produced by HTC. What makes this smartphone stand out over other low-cost offerings is the fact that it doesn't settle for 3G radios, instead plumping for LTE connectivity. The phone is equipped with a quad core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 processor, possibly the first 64-bit-capable chip in an Android smartphone. It has a display resolution of 854 x 480 on its 4.7-inch panel, essentially 208 pixels per inch. The HTC Desire 510 is [surprisingly slim and lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1) for such a [low-cost device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-nord-5), weighing in at 158 grams and measuring less than 10 millimeters thick. It only offers 8 GB of on-board storage space, but its microSD card slot allows for storage expansion. The device will be released in the UK in September for $247 before being rolled out in other markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable LTE Smartphones:** The market is shifting towards low-cost LTE-enabled smartphones that offer a competitive edge in terms of data speeds and connectivity. - **64-bit Processors in Budget Devices:** The use of 64-bit processors in affordable smartphones is becoming more common, enabling faster processing speeds and improved performance even in budget devices. - **Slim and Lightweight Budget Smartphones:** Manufacturers are focusing on creating slim and lightweight smartphones at lower price points without compromising on quality and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry has a significant opportunity to tap into the growing demand for affordable LTE smartphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential in producing 64-bit processors and chipset technologies for low-cost smartphones. - **Mobile Network Operators:** Mobile network operators can benefit from the rise in demand for cost-effective LTE devices as it can lead to a wider adoption of 4G networks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Affordable Name-Brand Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-wildfire-e5-plus.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Android Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-key.md) - [Ultra Low-Cost Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-200-smart.md) - [Hyper-Slim Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-70-air.md) - [Affordable 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k32-smartphone.md) - [Aesthetic Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-3a-lite.md) - [Airy Pencil-Thin Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-spark-slim.md) - [Budget Octa-Core Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-f60-5g.md) - [Minimalist Accessible Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-arc.md)