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HTC ChaCha

HTC ChaCha

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HTC Status

HTC Status

#6297

Category Breakdown

HTC ChaCha
HTC Status
Performance
52.259.2
Camera
12.739.6
Display
34.139.1
Battery
12.812.8
Build
15.215.8
Connectivity
26.426.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.024.3

Summary

  • The HTC ChaCha and HTC Status share similar build quality, dimensions, and weight, both featuring a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels.
  • Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with an 800 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, but the Status includes a Qualcomm chipset and an Adreno 200 GPU, which may offer slightly better graphics performance.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record video at 480p, but the Status explicitly states video capability.
  • They are powered by a 1250 mAh battery and run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), with the ChaCha featuring Sense UI 2.1 for a modified software experience.
  • Overall, their specifications are closely aligned, with minor differences in performance and software interface.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC ChaCha
HTC Status

General

Release Date

2011
2011, July 17

Announced

2011
2011

Description

Also known as HTC ChaChaCha
For AT&T

Display

Size

2.6"
2.6"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)
480 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~222 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1

CPU

800 MHz
800 MHz ARM 11

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1250 mAh
1250 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)

Weight

120 g
120 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Silver
Black, Silver

Foldable

SAR

0.68 W/kg (head)     1.37 W/kg (body)
1.04 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)

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/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

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 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass