Category Breakdown
Dell XCD35
O2 XDA Serra
Performance
35.844.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.111.2
Battery
12.813.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.318.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.414.9
Summary
- The Dell XCD35 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the O2 XDA Serra's 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 480 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XCD35 is equipped with a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM, while the XDA Serra has a slightly lower 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU but more RAM at 288MB.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The XCD35 has a 1250 mAh battery, whereas the XDA Serra has a slightly larger 1340 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the XCD35 runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), while the XDA Serra operates on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, leading to different user experiences.
- Build quality shows the XCD35 is lighter at 120g compared to the heavier 165g XDA Serra, but the latter is thicker at 18.1 mm versus the XCD35's 12.2 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell XCD35
O2 XDA Serra
General
Release Date
2010
2008
Announced
2010
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1250 mAh
1340 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 56 x 12.2 mm (4.49 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
102 x 51 x 18.1 mm (4.02 x 2.01 x 0.71 in)
Weight
120 g
165 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 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

