Category Breakdown
HTC HD7S
Motorola XT701
Performance
57.365.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.156.6
Summary
- The HTC HD7S features a larger 4.3-inch S-LCD display compared to the 3.7-inch TFT display of the Motorola XT701, offering a better viewing experience despite both having similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the HD7S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 processor and has 576MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the XT701's 600 MHz Cortex-A8 and 256MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HD7S can record video at 720p, while the XT701 is limited to 480p.
- The HD7S has a smaller 1230 mAh battery compared to the XT701's 1420 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the HD7S using Microsoft Windows Phone 7 and the XT701 operating on Android 2.0, resulting in distinct software experiences.
- The build quality of the HD7S is slightly bulkier at 162g and 11.2mm thick, while the XT701 is lighter at 140g and slimmer at 10.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC HD7S
Motorola XT701
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
For AT&TAlso known as HTC HD7 S
For China
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3430
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
16GB 576MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122 x 68 x 11.2 mm (4.80 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
Weight
162 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

