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

