HTC 7 Pro
#8620
HTC Merge
#7628Category Breakdown
HTC 7 Pro
HTC Merge
Performance
38.532.1
Camera
14.014.1
Display
16.942.0
Battery
12.714.0
Build
17.517.5
Connectivity
25.729.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.618.0
Summary
- The HTC 7 Pro features a 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Merge has a slightly larger 3.8-inch S-LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 7 Pro is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 chipset and has 8GB of storage with 576MB of RAM, compared to the Merge's 800 MHz MSM7630 chipset, 2GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The 7 Pro has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, while the Merge has a larger 1400 mAh battery.
- The 7 Pro runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, whereas the Merge operates on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 7 Pro
HTC Merge
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
For US Cellular, Alltel, VerizonAlso known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
Display
Size
3.6"
3.8"
Type
TFT
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 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
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7630
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
8GB 576MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@25fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.5 x 59 x 15.5 mm (4.63 x 2.32 x 0.61 in)
120.7 x 61.9 x 13.8 mm (4.75 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
Weight
185 g
198 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head)
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/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass