HTC Merge
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Kyocera Echo
#8120Category Breakdown
HTC Merge
Kyocera Echo
Performance
32.133.4
Camera
14.114.1
Display
42.039.2
Battery
14.013.7
Build
17.50.2
Connectivity
29.925.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.016.2
Summary
- The HTC Merge features a 3.8-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Kyocera Echo has a slightly smaller 3.5-inch dual TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Merge is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Echo's 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, giving the Merge a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Merge's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly higher than the Echo's 1370 mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- Both smartphones run Android 2.2 (Froyo), with the Echo being upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a potentially improved software experience.
- Build-wise, the Merge is slightly larger and heavier than the Echo, with dimensions of 120.7 x 61.9 x 13.8 mm and a weight of 198g, compared to the Echo's 115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm and 193g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Merge
Kyocera Echo
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For US Cellular, Alltel, VerizonAlso known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
For SprintAlso known as Kyocera M9300
Display
Size
3.8"
3.5"
Type
S-LCD
Two TFTs, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7630
Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1370 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1370 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.7 x 61.9 x 13.8 mm (4.75 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm (4.53 x 2.22 x 0.68 in)
Weight
198 g
193 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps / HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass