HTC Raider 4G
#8443
Motorola DROID 3
#8085Category Breakdown
HTC Raider 4G
Motorola DROID 3
Performance
35.441.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
16.316.0
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
43.831.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.116.3
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass