HTC Desire Z
#6582
Plum Might
#6559Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Z
Plum Might
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.154.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire Z features a compact build with a 3.7-inch S-LCD display at 480 x 800 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 252 ppi, while the Plum Might has a larger 5.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density of about 176 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire Z is powered by an 800 MHz Qualcomm chipset and 1.5GB of RAM, compared to the 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor and 1GB of RAM in the Plum Might, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Might offers a 1.3 MP front camera, whereas the Desire Z lacks a selfie camera.
- The battery capacity of the Plum Might is significantly larger at 2500 mAh compared to the Desire Z's 1300 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire Z runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the Plum Might operates on Android 4.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Z
Plum Might
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
Z501 - Single SIMZ502 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.7"
5.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~176 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 MSM7230
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
1.5GB; 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119 x 60.4 x 14.2 mm (4.69 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
147 x 82.4 x 10.5 mm (5.79 x 3.24 x 0.41 in)
Weight
180 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes