HTC Pure
#9304
HTC Touch HD
#9229Category Breakdown
HTC Pure
HTC Touch HD
Performance
44.244.2
Camera
11.312.5
Display
11.211.2
Battery
11.613.6
Build
14.215.0
Connectivity
18.922.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.712.9
Summary
- The HTC Pure features a smaller 3.2-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 292 ppi, while the HTC Touch HD has a larger 3.8-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 246 ppi.
- Both devices share the same performance specifications, utilizing a Qualcomm MSM7201A chipset and 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the Pure runs on Windows Mobile 6.5, whereas the Touch HD operates on Windows Mobile 6.1.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Touch HD supports video recording at CIF@30fps compared to the Pure's 480p@15fps.
- The Pure has a smaller 1100 mAh battery, while the Touch HD offers a larger 1350 mAh battery, contributing to potentially longer usage.
- Build quality-wise, the Pure is lighter at 117.5g and slightly thicker, while the Touch HD is heavier at 146g but slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Pure
HTC Touch HD
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
For AT&THTC Topaz platform
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 53 x 13.7 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
115 x 62.8 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.47 in)
Weight
117.5 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity