HTC Explorer
#7505
Motorola CHARM
#8208Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
Motorola CHARM
Performance
45.237.7
Camera
11.913.8
Display
38.138.1
Battery
12.711.8
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.615.9
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the Motorola CHARM's 2.8-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 600 MHz processors, but the Explorer uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 while the CHARM has a TI OMAP 3410.
- Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the CHARM records video at a lower frame rate of 24fps compared to the Explorer's 480p.
- The Explorer has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1230 mAh versus the CHARM's 1130 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Explorer runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI 3.5, while the CHARM operates on Android 2.1.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Explorer being slightly thicker and heavier than the CHARM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
Motorola CHARM
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM; 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
Weight
108 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, 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 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass