HTC DROID ERIS
#6981
HTC Hero CDMA
#7510Category Breakdown
HTC DROID ERIS
HTC Hero CDMA
Performance
46.644.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
38.122.1
Battery
13.115.2
Build
16.415.9
Connectivity
23.423.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.018.5
Summary
- The HTC DROID ERIS and HTC Hero CDMA both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the DROID ERIS supports 256K colors compared to the Hero's 65K colors, potentially offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the Hero CDMA has a slightly more advanced Qualcomm MSM7200A chipset and an Adreno 130 GPU.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The DROID ERIS has a 1300 mAh battery, while the Hero CDMA offers a larger 1500 mAh battery, likely providing better longevity.
- Both run on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, delivering a similar software experience.
- The DROID ERIS is marginally lighter at 120g compared to the Hero's 128g, and they differ slightly in dimensions, with the Hero being slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID ERIS
HTC Hero CDMA
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
N/A
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
113 x 56 x 14 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.55 in)
Weight
120 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head)
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass