Verizon adding mid-range HTC Desire 530 to its lineup - CNET

Verizon has added high-end devices like the Galaxy Note 7 and Moto Z to its lineup, but the wireless carrier also has plans to release a more affordable smartphone. The company announced on Thursday the mid-range HTC Desire 530. The phone will land in stores on August 11. Preorders start today.

The Desire 530 will cost $144 without a contract. You can also pick it up on an installment plan for only $6 a month over the course of 24 months. The device will be offered in an exclusive blue color.

The full specs are:

• 5.0-inch 720p LCD display
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense
• 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor
• 16GB of inteal storage with a microSD card slot for expansion
• 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• 5-megapixel front camera
• 2,200mAh non-removable battery