HTC Raider 4G
#8062
Motorola DROID 3
#8072Category Breakdown
HTC Raider 4G
Motorola DROID 3
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Raider 4G features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a slightly lower pixel density compared to the Motorola DROID 3's 4.0-inch display, which has a higher pixel density of approximately 275 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Raider is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the DROID 3's dual-core 1GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the DROID 3 lacks a front-facing camera, while the Raider includes a 1.3 MP selfie camera.
- The Raider's battery capacity is 1620 mAh, slightly higher than the DROID 3's 1540 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3, but the Raider can be upgraded to Android 4.0, whereas the DROID 3 cannot be upgraded beyond Android 2.3.
- Overall, the Raider offers a more robust software experience and better performance, while both devices share similar build quality and connectivity features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Raider 4G
Motorola DROID 3
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as HTC Rider, HTC Holiday, HTC Raider 4G LTE
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 67 x 11.2 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Weight
177 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes