HTC Desire X: the real name for the Proto

HTC's kept everyone guessing as to what its codenamed "Proto" smartphone would really be, but thanks to some retail listings that jumped the gun, it looks like we can finally peg a name to the handset.

According to the listings, the Proto is the HTC Desire X, a 5-inch device TechRadar found out should have 512MB of RAM, a 4-inch WVGA SLCD screen, 4GB of internal storage and a 5MP camera.

The Desire X now appears on several online stores, namely Multitech, ClickOK, Elkjop Business and Elgiganten Business.

Desire X rolling out soon?

A photo of the phone leaked last week and with these listings popping up, signs are pointing to an X-factor release sometime in the near future.

The device is said to fall right in the middle of the One X and One V series and, as priced by Swedish site Technytt, which found the online listings, will cost 3,000 kronor. That's $454, or £288.

With IFA 2012 kicking off this week, might HTC make a move with its in-between smartphone?