Dell Aero
#10512
HTC HD mini
#8724Category Breakdown
Dell Aero
HTC HD mini
Performance
5.244.3
Camera
12.512.7
Display
33.522.1
Battery
10.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
19.324.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.114.3
Summary
- The Dell Aero features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of approximately 210 ppi compared to the HTC HD mini's 3.2-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels and 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Aero is powered by a 624 MHz Marvell PXA310 CPU with no RAM, while the HD mini has a more capable 600 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 CPU and 384 MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HD mini can record video at 480p@30fps, offering better video quality than the Aero's CIF@30fps.
- The Aero has a 1000 mAh battery, while the HD mini has a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- The Aero runs on Android 1.5, whereas the HD mini operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 with Sense UI, offering a different software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Aero is slightly lighter at 104g compared to the HD mini's 110g, but both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Aero
HTC HD mini
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
360
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Marvell PXA310 624 MHz
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
384MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm (4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 in)
Weight
104 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi router
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, 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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional, Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity