HTC Desire HD
#7896
Motorola DROID X ME811
#8757Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
Motorola DROID X ME811
Performance
33.633.8
Camera
14.114.0
Display
39.116.9
Battery
12.716.0
Build
17.115.3
Connectivity
27.927.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.014.2
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Brown
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass