Dell Aero
#10512
HTC ChaCha
#7412Category Breakdown
Dell Aero
HTC ChaCha
Performance
5.252.2
Camera
12.512.7
Display
33.534.1
Battery
10.312.8
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
19.326.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.119.0
Summary
- The Dell Aero features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, while the HTC ChaCha has a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display at 480 x 320 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the ChaCha.
- In terms of performance, the Aero is powered by a 624 MHz CPU and lacks RAM, whereas the ChaCha has an 800 MHz CPU and 512 MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ChaCha can record video at 480p, compared to the Aero's CIF@30fps.
- The Aero is equipped with a 1000 mAh battery, while the ChaCha has a slightly larger 1250 mAh battery, likely offering better longevity.
- The Aero runs on Android 1.5, whereas the ChaCha benefits from Android 2.3 with Sense UI, enhancing the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the ChaCha is slightly heavier and thicker than the Aero, but both are made from standard materials with no water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Aero
HTC ChaCha
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For AT&T
Also known as HTC ChaChaCha
Display
Size
3.5"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
360
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Marvell PXA310 624 MHz
800 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1250 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 57.9 x 11.7 mm, 68.6 cc (4.80 x 2.28 x 0.46 in)
114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
Weight
104 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head) 1.37 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass