Acer M900
#9082
HTC Merge
#7628Category Breakdown
Acer M900
HTC Merge
Performance
18.932.1
Camera
39.614.1
Display
11.242.0
Battery
15.914.0
Build
16.717.5
Connectivity
19.529.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.318.0
Summary
- The Acer M900 and HTC Merge both feature a 3.8-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Merge uses S-LCD technology, which typically offers better color reproduction compared to the M900's TFT resistive touchscreen.
- In terms of performance, the Merge has a more powerful 800 MHz Qualcomm processor and 2GB of RAM, while the M900 is limited to a 533 MHz CPU and no RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Merge supports 720p video recording, whereas the M900 does not specify video capabilities.
- The M900 has a slightly larger 1530 mAh battery compared to the Merge's 1400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The M900 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, providing a different software experience compared to the HTC Merge's Android 2.2 with Sense UI, which generally offers more modern features and customization options.
- Build quality is comparable, with the M900 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Merge.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer M900
HTC Merge
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For US Cellular, Alltel, VerizonAlso known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
Display
Size
3.8"
3.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7630
CPU
533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 62 x 17.1 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.67 in)
120.7 x 61.9 x 13.8 mm (4.75 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
Weight
188 g
198 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps / HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Accelerometer, proximity, compass