HTC Magic
#8717
ZTE Xiang
#8452Category Breakdown
HTC Magic
ZTE Xiang
Performance
44.842.9
Camera
10.039.6
Display
22.110.3
Battery
13.513.1
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
17.620.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.315.1
Summary
- The HTC Magic features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the ZTE Xiang's 2.5-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the HTC Magic has slightly more RAM at 288MB versus the Xiang's 256MB.
- The camera capabilities are similar, with the HTC Magic offering a 3.15 MP rear camera and the ZTE Xiang a 3.2 MP rear camera, both lacking optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Magic at 1340 mAh and the Xiang at 1300 mAh.
- The HTC Magic runs on Android 1.6, while the ZTE Xiang operates on Windows Mobile 6.1, leading to differing software experiences.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Magic being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xiang, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Magic
ZTE Xiang
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
No
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1340 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
114 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
Weight
118.5 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A