HTC S740
#7884
ZTE Racer II
#7542Category Breakdown
HTC S740
ZTE Racer II
Performance
42.935.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
21.232.3
Battery
11.211.6
Build
15.90.2
Connectivity
19.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.118.4
Summary
- The HTC S740 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Racer II has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the S740 is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, compared to the Racer II's 500 MHz ARM 11, both with 256MB of RAM.
- The camera on the S740 is 3.2 MP, slightly higher than the Racer II's 3.15 MP, but both lack optical image stabilization.
- The S740 has a 1050 mAh battery, while the Racer II offers a slightly larger 1100 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the S740 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, whereas the Racer II operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), providing a more modern software experience.
- The S740 is heavier at 140g compared to the Racer II's 100g, and the latter includes a headphone jack, which the S740 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC S740
ZTE Racer II
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Meteor Racer II
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K 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
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
500 MHz ARM 11
GPU
No
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
Yes
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)
104 x 55.4 x 13.5 mm (4.09 x 2.18 x 0.53 in)
Weight
140 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass