Amazon.co.uk have recently added the upcoming HTC Hero Android phone to their mobile phone section. The handset us currently available for pre-order priced at £429.99 with a listed release date of July 15th.

The HTC Hero phone is available unlocked and sim-free according to the Amazon UK website.

The HTC Hero Box Contains:

• HTC Hero 3G Android Sim Free mobile phone
• Quick start guide
• Screen protector
• Travel charger
• Mini-USB data cable
• Standard battery
• Wired stereo headset with 3.5 mm connector
• Accessory leaflet
• 2 GB microSD card

The HTC Hero is expected to launch across the Orange UK network in a matter of weeks and will be available free as part of a 2-year contract starting from £39.15 per month. Orange UK are offering the HTC Hero in an exclusive graphite finish.

T-Mobile UK will also shortly release the Hero handset, branded as the T-Mobile G1 Touch, which will be available free to new customers as part of a monthly contract starting from £40 per month.

[via Amazon.co.uk]