HTC Desire HD
#6496
Motorola DROID X ME811
#6504Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
Motorola DROID X ME811
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.254.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire HD and Motorola DROID X ME811 both feature a 4.3-inch display, but the DROID X has a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels compared to the Desire HD's 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID X is powered by a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, offering superior processing speed over the Desire HD's 1.0 GHz Scorpion.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the DROID X records at 24fps, while the Desire HD does not specify a frame rate.
- The DROID X also has a larger battery capacity at 1540 mAh compared to the Desire HD's 1230 mAh.
- Both phones run Android 2.2, but the Desire HD features HTC's Sense UI, which may enhance the user experience compared to the stock Android interface on the DROID X.
- In terms of build quality, the DROID X is slightly lighter and thinner than the Desire HD, contributing to a more modern feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD
Motorola DROID X ME811
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Ace
For China Telecom
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP3630 - 1200
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
1.5GB; 768MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1540 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
123 x 68 x 11.8 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
127.5 x 65.5 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
Weight
164 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes