HTC Amaze 4G
#7018
HTC Raider 4G
#8443Category Breakdown
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Raider 4G
Performance
39.235.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.717.7
Battery
16.916.3
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
44.443.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.915.1
Summary
- The HTC Amaze 4G features a slightly smaller 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a higher pixel density of 256 ppi compared to the 4.5-inch TFT display of the HTC Raider 4G, which has a lower pixel density of 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Amaze 4G is powered by a faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Raider 4G has a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Amaze 4G has a superior 2 MP front camera compared to the Raider's 1.3 MP.
- The Amaze 4G also has a larger battery capacity at 1730 mAh versus the Raider's 1620 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI, but the Amaze 4G offers NFC connectivity, which the Raider lacks.
- Build quality is similar, with the Amaze being slightly heavier and thicker than the Raider.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Raider 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For T-Mobile
Also known as HTC Rider, HTC Holiday, HTC Raider 4G LTE
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1730 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 65.6 x 11.8 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.46 in)
128 x 67 x 11.2 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
172.9 g
177 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity