HTC Rider
#8081
Sharp Aquos SH8298U
#5509Category Breakdown
HTC Rider
Sharp Aquos SH8298U
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.954.7
Summary
- The HTC Rider features a 4.3-inch 3D S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos SH8298U has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch 3D LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Rider is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Aquos SH8298U has a 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Rider includes a 1.3 MP front camera, unlike the Aquos.
- The Rider's battery capacity is unspecified, while the Aquos has a 1240 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Rider runs on Android with Sense UI, offering a more modern experience compared to the older Android 2.3.4 on the Aquos.
- Both phones lack water resistance and wireless charging capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rider
Sharp Aquos SH8298U
General
Release Date
N/A
2011
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
Announced asHTC Evo 4GUnofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.2"
Type
3D S-LCD
3D LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB RAM
2GB 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, AF8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1240 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, red, white
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android OS, Sense UI
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android OS, Sense UI
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes