HTC Hero
#8569
Philips T539
#7977Category Breakdown
HTC Hero
Philips T539
Performance
44.838.2
Camera
11.211.9
Display
22.134.1
Battery
13.616.3
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
22.828.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.816.7
Summary
- The HTC Hero, released in 2009, features a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Philips T539, launched in 2012, offers a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and has 288MB of RAM, whereas the T539 has 512MB of RAM, providing a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the T539 supports video recording at 480p, compared to the Hero's CIF@15fps.
- The Hero's battery capacity is 1350 mAh, while the T539 has a larger 1630 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Hero runs on Android 1.5 with Sense UI, while the T539 operates on Android 2.3, providing a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the T539 presents advantages in display size, resolution, RAM, and battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero
Philips T539
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
4.3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
320
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
N/A
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@15fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1630 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
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)
131 x 68 x 11.2 mm (5.16 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Black/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity