Vodafone UK confirm HTC Desire and exclusive HTC Legend in April

Vodafone UK have already confirmed that the Google Nexus One is arriving soon, and now the carrier has announced that it will be offering HTC’s two latest Android smartphones come April.  The HTC Legend – which will be an exclusive to Vodafone UK – and the HTC Desire will both drop next month.

Pricing for the two handsets is yet to be officially confirmed, though we’re guessing Vodafone will end up offering them free on at least a few high-end plans.  The Legend has a 3.2-inch HVGA AMOLED touchscreen while the larger Desire has a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen; both run Android 2.1 with HTC’s Sense UI enhancements.

If you’re looking for more on the HTC Legend, check out our full review over at SlashGear.  We’re still waiting for HTC Desire review units to come through, but you know we’ll be all over the Snapdragon-based Sense-toting smartphone when they do.

HTC Legend hands-on:

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Press Release:

HTC Legend and HTC Desire Coming Soon to Vodafone UK

Android options grow for customers on the UK’s best network

NEWBURY, England, March 15 — Vodafone UK customers can now register for the HTC Desire and HTC Legend, two of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones of the year. The new handsets, both powered by the Android operating system, are set to launch in April and customers can sign up for all of the latest information here.

HTC Legend

The HTC Legend will be available exclusively to Vodafone UK customers at launch and will come pre-loaded with a range of Vodafone 360 services, including Vodafone Music and MyWeb, sitting on top of the HTC Sense user interface in addition to full access to the Android Marketplace for apps.

The Legend has a stunning 3.2 inch, AMOLED HVGA display allowing you to view the very best shots taken with the impressive 5 megapixel camera, as well as browsing the web and videos. In addition, the new optical joystick functionality makes the device quick and easy to use.

HTC Desire

HTC Desire will offer one of the richest mobile phone experiences. The large 3.7 inch screen AMOLED WVGA display enhances visual content, whether viewing photos, videos, browsing the web or catching up with mates with the Facebook, Twitter and Flickr integration of HTC’s Friend Stream functionality.

The HTC Desire is powered by a powerful one GHz Snapdragon processor, enabling multi tasks from app-to-app, and also comes with full Google application / app store integration.

And the Vodafone UK, Android goodness doesn’t end there: More devices will be available soon, including Google Nexus One and the Sony Ericsson X10, giving Vodafone UK customers plenty of options when it comes to choosing their favourite Android-based smartphone.