Overall Score
23.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#6526)23.3
Performance(#6868)39.2
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#6761)42.9
Battery(#5235)22.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8546)17.2
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring HTC Shift
Short Review
- The HTC Shift features a compact design with dimensions of 207 x 129 x 25 mm and a weight of 800g, making it relatively portable for its time.
- Its 7.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen offers a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, providing decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 133 ppi.
- Performance is powered by an Intel Stealey 800MHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking in modern contexts.
- The camera is minimal, with a VGA rear sensor and no front-facing camera, limiting photography capabilities.
- The 2700mAh battery provides moderate endurance, though it lacks fast charging and wireless charging options.
- Running on Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS, the software experience is dated and may not support many contemporary applications.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers, enhancing audio output, but lacks a headphone jack.
- Overall, the HTC Shift combines a unique design with basic functionality, but its specifications reflect the limitations of its 2008 release.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on basic communication and productivity tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2008
Announced2007
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size7"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution800 x 480 pixels (Wide-VGA), 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI800
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUIntel Stealey 800MHz
GPUN/A
Memory40/80GB (microdrive), 1GB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotSDIO
Camera
Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraYes
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2700 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Po 2700 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions207 x 129 x 25 mm (8.15 x 5.08 x 0.98 in)
Weight800 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.0
NFC✗
USB2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemMicrosoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted)