HTC Arrive
#7717
HTC Merge
#7628Category Breakdown
HTC Arrive
HTC Merge
Performance
38.832.1
Camera
14.114.1
Display
34.142.0
Battery
15.214.0
Build
17.517.5
Connectivity
25.929.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.718.0
Summary
- The HTC Arrive 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 Arrive is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 processor and includes 8GB of storage and 576MB of RAM, whereas the Merge has an 800 MHz MSM7630 processor with 2GB of RAM and 2GB of storage.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The Arrive has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Merge's 1400 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Arrive runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Merge operates on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Arrive being slightly heavier and thicker than the Merge.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Arrive
HTC Merge
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For SprintPreviously known as HTC 7 Pro CDMA
For US Cellular, Alltel, VerizonAlso known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
Display
Size
3.6"
3.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
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, 16GB 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
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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