HTC Merge
#7628
Toshiba G900
#10819Category Breakdown
HTC Merge
Toshiba G900
Performance
32.123.5
Camera
14.110.6
Display
42.011.2
Battery
14.013.4
Build
17.515.7
Connectivity
29.915.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
18.08.9
Summary
- The HTC Merge features a more modern build quality with a larger 3.8-inch S-LCD display at 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Toshiba G900's 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, also at 480 x 800 pixels but with a lower pixel density of ~311 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Merge is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7630 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, while the G900 has a Marvell PXA270 520 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM, making the Merge significantly more capable.
- The camera on the Merge is superior, offering a 5 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, compared to the G900's 2 MP rear camera with only 320p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly better on the Merge at 1400 mAh versus the G900's 1320 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Merge runs Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the G900 operates on Windows Mobile 6 Professional, indicating a more dated software experience for the Toshiba device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Merge
Toshiba G900
General
Release Date
2011
2007
Announced
2011
2007
Description
For US Cellular, Alltel, VerizonAlso known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~311 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7630
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
Marvell PXA270 520 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
40MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1320 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1320 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)
119 x 61 x 21.5 mm (4.69 x 2.40 x 0.85 in)
Weight
198 g
198 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head)
0.50 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps / HSPA
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, VoIP over WLAN
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 1.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted)