Overall Score
54.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#6582)54.1
Performance(#5774)57.3
Camera(#7257)42.0
Display(#7709)64.3
Battery(#8502)43.5
Build(#6894)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire Z
Short Review
- The HTC Desire Z features a sturdy build with dimensions of 119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm and a weight of 180g, making it relatively compact for a smartphone of its time.
- It has a 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 252 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM7230 chipset, an 800 MHz Scorpion CPU, and 1.5GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
- The 5 MP rear camera includes autofocus but lacks optical image stabilization, capable of recording video at 720p.
- Battery capacity stands at 1300 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging features.
- The device runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and is upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), featuring HTC's Sense UI for enhanced user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer, along with a standard headphone jack.
- Notably, it lacks a front-facing camera, limiting its capabilities for selfies and video calls.
- Overall, the HTC Desire Z combines a practical design with moderate performance and essential features for its era.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size3.7"
TypeS-LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7230
CPU800 MHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
Memory1.5GB; 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1300 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm (4.69 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
OS VersionAndroid 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes