HTC Hero
#8569
Motorola Quench XT3 XT502
#7932Category Breakdown
HTC Hero
Motorola Quench XT3 XT502
Performance
44.844.8
Camera
11.210.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
13.612.8
Build
14.315.6
Connectivity
22.823.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.816.9
Summary
- The HTC Hero and Motorola Quench XT3 XT502 both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Hero supports 65K colors compared to the Quench's 256K colors, potentially offering a slightly richer visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 288MB RAM, while the Quench has a more capable 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 512MB RAM, leading to better multitasking.
- The Hero's camera is superior with a 5 MP rear sensor versus the Quench's 3.15 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Hero has a slightly larger 1350 mAh battery compared to the Quench's 1270 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run on early versions of Android, with the Hero using Android 1.5 and the Quench on 1.6, indicating a minor software experience advantage for the Quench.
- In terms of build quality, the Hero is heavier at 135g and thicker at 14.4mm, while the Quench is lighter at 114g and slimmer at 12.6mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero
Motorola Quench XT3 XT502
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Rumored as Motorola XT502 Greco
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@15fps
320x480@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1270 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1270 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
114.9 x 56.8 x 12.6 mm, 80 cc (4.52 x 2.24 x 0.50 in)
Weight
135 g
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 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 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass