HTC Glacier
#6373
Orange Monte Carlo
#7468Category Breakdown
HTC Glacier
Orange Monte Carlo
Performance
63.452.1
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
1.614.0
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
27.325.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.018.7
Summary
- The HTC Glacier features a smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Orange Monte Carlo has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Glacier is powered by a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and has 768MB of RAM, compared to the Monte Carlo's 800 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, making the Glacier generally more capable.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Monte Carlo supports video recording, while the Glacier's video capability is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The Monte Carlo has a 1400mAh battery, offering better capacity than the Glacier, which does not specify a battery capacity.
- Software-wise, the Glacier runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, whereas the Monte Carlo operates on Android 2.3, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Build quality details are sparse, but the Monte Carlo is heavier at 120g and has specific dimensions, while the Glacier's build details are not provided.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Glacier
Orange Monte Carlo
General
Release Date
N/A
2011
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
Announced asT-Mobile myTouch 4GUnofficial preliminary specifications
Also known as ZTE Skate
Display
Size
3.8"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
768MB RAM
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
125.9 x 67.8 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass