HTC Glacier
#6373
ZTE Skate
#7459Category Breakdown
HTC Glacier
ZTE Skate
Performance
63.452.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
1.614.0
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
27.325.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.018.8
Summary
- The HTC Glacier features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Skate 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 equipped with a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 768MB of RAM, outperforming the Skate's 800MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Glacier can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Skate's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Glacier lacks a specified battery capacity, while the Skate has a 1400mAh battery, which may offer better longevity.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Glacier on Android 2.2 and the Skate on Android 2.3, indicating a slightly more updated software experience for the Skate.
- Overall, the Glacier offers better performance and display quality, while the Skate has a larger screen and a defined battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Glacier
ZTE Skate
General
Release Date
N/A
2011
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
Announced asT-Mobile myTouch 4GUnofficial preliminary specifications
Also known as Orange Monte Carlo
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
800MHz
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, 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