HTC S740
#7884
HTC Tattoo
#9403Category Breakdown
HTC S740
HTC Tattoo
Performance
42.942.9
Camera
39.611.2
Display
21.29.5
Battery
11.211.6
Build
15.914.7
Connectivity
19.921.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.112.4
Summary
- The HTC S740 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the HTC Tattoo has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1 chipset and share the same CPU speed of 528 MHz, but the Tattoo offers more internal storage at 512MB compared to the S740's 256MB.
- In terms of camera, the Tattoo has a marginally better rear camera at 3.15 MP versus the S740's 3.2 MP, but both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The Tattoo also has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1100 mAh compared to the S740's 1050 mAh.
- Software-wise, the S740 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Tattoo operates on Android 1.6 with Sense UI, providing a different user experience.
- The S740 is heavier at 140g, while the Tattoo is lighter at 113g, contributing to differences in build quality and portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC S740
HTC Tattoo
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
No
No
Memory
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm (4.58 x 1.71 x 0.64 in)
106 x 55.2 x 14 mm (4.17 x 2.17 x 0.55 in)
Weight
140 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Brown, White, Graphite, Black, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 6.1 Standard
Android 1.6 (Donut), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, compass