HTC Incredible S
#7861
Motorola DROID X
#8856Category Breakdown
HTC Incredible S
Motorola DROID X
Performance
33.535.9
Camera
15.414.0
Display
42.016.9
Battery
14.516.0
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
28.324.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.114.0
Summary
- The HTC Incredible S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Motorola DROID X has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Incredible S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 1.1GB of RAM, whereas the DROID X uses a TI OMAP3630 chipset with 6.5GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Incredible S can record video at 720p@30fps compared to the DROID X's 720p@24fps.
- The Incredible S has a 1450 mAh battery, while the DROID X has a slightly larger 1540 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Incredible S runs Android 2.2, upgradable to 4.0 with Sense UI, while the DROID X starts with Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.3.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Incredible S being slightly heavier and thicker than the DROID X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Incredible S
Motorola DROID X
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola DROID Shadow, Motorola DROID Xtreme MB810
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP3630 - 1000
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
1.1GB 768MB RAM
6.5GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1540 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
127.5 x 65.5 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135.5 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
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), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass