Category Breakdown
HTC Hero S
Philips W7376
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.752.9
Summary
- The HTC Hero S features a compact build with dimensions of 115 x 60 x 12 mm and weighs 130g, while the Philips W7376 is larger at 129 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm and heavier at 172g.
- The Hero S has a 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, whereas the W7376 offers a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~256 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM and a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, but the Hero S uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset.
- Both smartphones sport a 5 MP rear camera, but the Hero S can record video at 720p, while the W7376's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The W7376 has a significantly larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the Hero S's 1520 mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Hero S runs on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI, while the W7376 operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero S
Philips W7376
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For US Cellular
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
Yes
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 60 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
129 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.08 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

