OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  HTC DesireHTC BravoHTC Desire A8181Discontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry Torch 9800Discontinued | |
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Construction | ||
| Height | 119mm (4.69") | 111mm (4.37") |
| Width | 60mm (2.36") | 62mm (2.44") |
| Depth | 11.9mm (0.47") | 14.6mm (0.57") |
| Dimension | 119x60x11.9mm (4.69x2.36x0.47") | 111x62x14.6mm (4.37x2.44x0.57") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 135gr (4.76oz) | 161gr (5.68oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Slide |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 480x800px | 360x480px |
| Display Size | 49x81mm (1.93x3.19") ~252PPI | 49x66mm (1.93x2.6") ~188PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 3.7" | 3.2" |
| Display Type | 16M AMOLED | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Optical Joystick Capacitive Touchscreen | Optical Joystick QWERTY Keyboard Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 6 hours, 40 minutes - 2G 6 hours, 30 minutes - 3G | 5 hours, 30 minutes - 2G 5 hours, 40 minutes - 3G |
| Standby Time | 14 days, 4 hours - 2G 15 days - 3G | 18 days - 2G 14 days - 3G |
| OS | Android OS, v2.1 upgradable to v2.2 | BlackBerry OS |
| Java | Available | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 | |
| Processor | 1GHz Qualcomm Scorpion | 624MHz |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | |
| Ram | 576MB | 512MB |
| Internal Memory | 512MB | 4GB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Digital Compass Accelerometer Light Sensor Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor |
| Speaker | Stereo | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1400mAh | 1300mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n UMA |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v2.1 | v2.1 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | FM RDS | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 850, 2100, 1900 HSPA 900, 850, 2100, 1900 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | HSCSD | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
VARIOUS | ||
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| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 100 out of 100 TechRadar The most powerful Android phone ever - but is it the best? (source page not available anymore) 90 out of 100 Good Gear Guide HTC's Desire is the first Android phone to be released by Telstra, and we think it's the best Android phone period. A highly impressive design, a superb, customisable user interface and all the features and capabilities of the latest version of Android combine to produce an excellent smartphone. It will only get better with software updates. read more 90 out of 100 Phone Arena The HTC Desire is the long-awaited Android handset with specifications similar to those of the famous Nexus One and equipped with the wonderful Sense interface. We gather this must look like a dream ... read more 84 out of 100 CNET Asia Though seemingly identical to the Nexus One, the included HTC Sense software adds real value to this mobile phone, making it an excellent choice compared with any other Android smartphone out there. read more 83 out of 100 CNET Sleek and fast, the HTC Desire is not only U.S. Cellular's best Android device but the carrier's best smartphone to date. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena If youve seen the Google Nexus One, youve seen the HTC Desire. End of story. We liked the Nexus One so be our guest, HTC Desire. But is it all that simple? HTC are so good they build phones for the competition. HTC are so mean they have no issues competing... read more | 80 out of 100 CNET Asia Though performance could be better and it could stand for some hardware upgrades, the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry OS 6 offer much-needed improvements to stay in step with the competition, and keep BlackBerry enthusiasts happy. read more 80 out of 100 CNET Though performance could be better and it could stand for some hardware upgrades, the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry OS 6 offer much-needed improvements to stay in step with the competition, and keep BlackBerry enthusiasts happy. read more 80 out of 100 Phone Arena Sporting a whole new form factor we haven't seen produced ever by RIM, the Torch 9800 also packs the BlackBerry OS 6 which should hopefully cater to the needs of everyone. With ... read more 70 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The BlackBerry Torch 9800 might be the best BlackBerry ever, but we think at its core it is generally the same as most other BlackBerrys. It possesses an excellent keyboard and great e-mail capabilities, but boasts nothing really new or innovative. The Torch offers little incentive to switch from the iPhone or an Android smartphone, but BlackBerry users will probably find it a compelling upgrade. read more 60 out of 100 TechRadar A new touchscreen, the latest OS - but is the Torch a classic for BlackBerry fans? read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena The BlackBerry Torch is not the first phone to give you both a full hardware QWERTY keyboard and an ample touchscreen in a smartphone setting. But its a debut for BlackBerry and one that will probably shape the future for the next generation of RIM phones... read more |
| Price Range | - | - |
| Published On | February 2010 | July 2010 |
