HTC Raphael to show up in Europe as T-Mobile MDA Vario IV, specs listed

Without much ado, the HTC Raphael, now called the T-Mobile MDA Vario IV in Europe, will hit streets sometime in Q2 2008. As for specs, we're looking at 158 grams, 300 minutes of talk time, 480x640 pixel screen, tri-band GSM, a 528MHz processor, 256MB on-board RAM, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, FM radio, and a 3.2MP camera. Don't expect a stateside release -- at least in this incarnation -- given the tri-band action, so we'll continue to hold out for the Sprint version.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 11:36AM]

I think nobody like's commenting on engadget mobile!
http://etiole.com

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 11:51AM]

As soon as I hear about a quad-band gsm version, this WILL be my next device. I think I'll skip the X1 in favor of this.

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 12:18PM]

No FM radio, TV Out instead

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 6:35PM]

Please pretty please let this come out on tmobile usa

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 1:01PM]

Looks great. Hopefully the Sprint Version comin to the States doesnt stray too far from this one. Id hate to have the one that looks more square.

I hope Sprint doesnt strip it of all its goodies either. But im buyin it either way.

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 1:07PM]

Nice to see what I'll be replacing my Mogul with. I can't wait
That Ram alone = an EPIC WIN compared to what crap RAM we have on the Mogul..

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 1:12PM]

Same here btu looking at this one im kinda nervious as to what they're
gonne leave on it for the CDMA brand but still a buyer

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 5:24PM]

I am confused...why would this not work stateside, is the one band that's left out between a quad band and a triband the only band that Tmobile USA uses?

[periks19 Posted May 30th 2008 5:15AM]

Cant wait for this to come out on sprint

[niftydl Posted May 28th 2008 6:06PM]

It will work on T-Mobile and some places with ATT, but ATT also uses the 800/850 range a LOT in some areas for coverage, so no love for people like myself unless its a quad band phone.

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 7:43PM]

guys, that thing closed looks awefully like the rumored shadow 2 pic that was shown awhile back......bet tmobz does get it state side.......

[Nikolas Posted May 28th 2008 8:55PM]

Wow, your kinda right:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/t-mobiles-shadow-ii-revealed-in-spy-pic/

[(Unverified) Posted May 28th 2008 11:53PM]

Does it have HTC's new 3D TouchFlo interface?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 1st 2008 12:44AM]

wow i love it! it turns me on!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 1st 2008 1:51PM]

Yea T mobile phones are lacking .But this looks cool.Would like A bigger screen.And maybe an wheel base to better scroll on it.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 7th 2008 5:38PM]

http://vario-iv-4.blogspot.com/


I've got somebody from Head Office now keeping me updated on this phones UK release. I shall update this blog whenever i hear anything, like I have done today.