HTC Desire Z
#8172
Motorola DEFY XT535
#9210Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Z
Motorola DEFY XT535
Performance
31.630.1
Camera
14.112.7
Display
42.016.9
Battery
13.116.4
Build
0.20.1
Connectivity
27.829.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.113.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire Z features a more robust build with a weight of 180g compared to the lighter Motorola DEFY XT535 at 115g.
- Both devices have a 3.7-inch display, but the DEFY XT535 offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of ~265 ppi versus ~252 ppi on the Desire Z.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Z has a faster 800 MHz CPU and more RAM at 1.5GB, while the DEFY XT535 runs on a 1.0 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Desire Z can record video at 720p, whereas the DEFY XT535 is limited to 480p.
- The DEFY XT535 also has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Desire Z's 1300 mAh.
- Finally, the Desire Z runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the DEFY XT535 operates on Android 2.3.7, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Z
Motorola DEFY XT535
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Qualcomm MSM7227A-0 AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
1.5GB; 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm (4.69 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
115 x 58.5 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 in)
Weight
180 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Brown, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.48 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, 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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass