HTC Desire Z
#8172
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Z
Plum Axe
Performance
31.634.9
Camera
14.139.6
Display
42.034.1
Battery
13.114.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.825.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.119.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire Z features a more robust build with a heavier weight of 180g and a thicker profile at 14.2mm, while the Plum Axe is lighter at 98g and slimmer at 10.4mm.
- Both devices have a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, but the Desire Z has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.0-inch TFT display of the Axe, which results in a higher pixel density for the Desire Z.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Z is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7230 chipset and 1.5GB of RAM, whereas the Plum Axe utilizes a Mediatek MT6575 with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Desire Z can record video at 720p, while the Axe's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Desire Z has a 1300mAh battery, while the Axe has a slightly larger 1400mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Desire Z runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) with Sense UI, while the Plum Axe operates on a more recent Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Z
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1.5GB; 512MB RAM
4GB 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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
180 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass