HTC has launched a new Android smartphone known as the HTC Aria in the US.

The new compact smartphone runs on Android 2.1 and features a capacitive touch-screen. The HTC Aria touch-screen is 3.2 inches and it also features an optical joystick which makes the mobile even easier to use.

A 5 mega-pixel camera is also present and the HTC Aria also supports 3G for rapid internet browsing and fast downloads. The whole mobile is just 4 inches long and weighs 110 grams.

Being an Android mobile the HTC Aria supports the full range of Google services including Google Maps, Google Navigation, Google Mail and much more.

HTC Sense is also present on the Aria which brings you the information you need to you faster including bringing together all your social networks into one consolidated view.

The HTC Aria is available right now in the US and costs around £100 with rebate on contract in the US. Once we get news of the launch in Europe we’ll be sure to let you know.