Category Breakdown
HTC Legend
Sharp Z2
Performance
44.370.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
74.858.9
Battery
13.124.2
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
23.951.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.031.9
Summary
- The HTC Legend features a compact build with a 3.2-inch AMOLED display at 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sharp Z2 offers a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Legend is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 with 384MB RAM, which is significantly less capable compared to the Sharp Z2's Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 and 4GB RAM, providing a smoother experience for multitasking and demanding applications.
- The camera capabilities also differ greatly, with the Legend featuring a 5 MP rear camera, whereas the Z2 boasts a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, allowing for higher quality photos.
- Battery life is another advantage for the Z2, as it houses a 3000mAh battery compared to the Legend's 1300mAh, supporting longer usage.
- Lastly, the Legend runs on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, while the Z2 operates on a more modern Android 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Legend
Sharp Z2
General
Release Date
2010
2016
Announced
2010
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
320
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
Deca-core (2x2.3GHz Cortex-A72, 4x2.0GHz Cortex-A53, 4x1.4GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-T880 MP4
Memory
384MB RAM, 512MB
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
16 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 56.3 x 11.5 mm (4.41 x 2.22 x 0.45 in)
153 x 76 x 8.4 mm (6.02 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
126 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Black
Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.45 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

