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Dell XCD35

Dell XCD35

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O2 XDA Serra

O2 XDA Serra

#8507

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