HTC DROID ERIS
#6981
HTC Hero
#8569Category Breakdown
HTC DROID ERIS
HTC Hero
Performance
46.644.8
Camera
39.611.2
Display
38.122.1
Battery
13.113.6
Build
16.414.3
Connectivity
23.422.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.014.8
Summary
- The HTC DROID ERIS and HTC Hero both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Hero supports 65K colors compared to the ERIS's 256K, potentially offering a slightly richer visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the Hero has a marginally more advanced Qualcomm MSM7200A chipset and an Adreno 130 GPU, which may enhance graphics performance.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5 MP rear camera, but the Hero's video recording is limited to CIF at 15fps, while the ERIS supports video recording without specific frame rate details.
- The DROID ERIS has a 1300 mAh battery, while the Hero's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1350 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the ERIS on Android 2.1 (Eclair) and the Hero on Android 1.5 (Cupcake), indicating a more updated software experience for the ERIS.
- In terms of build, the ERIS is lighter at 120g compared to the Hero's 135g, and their dimensions are similar, though the Hero is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID ERIS
HTC Hero
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7600
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 130
Memory
288MB RAM; 512MB
288MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 56 x 13 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.51 in)
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
Weight
120 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head)
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 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 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass