HTC Salsa
#7764
Motorola QUENCH
#7340Category Breakdown
HTC Salsa
Motorola QUENCH
Performance
59.244.8
Camera
12.512.3
Display
16.022.1
Battery
15.814.2
Build
15.215.5
Connectivity
26.423.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
17.419.4
Summary
- The HTC Salsa features a slightly larger 3.4-inch TFT display compared to the 3.1-inch screen of the Motorola QUENCH, both with the same resolution but the QUENCH has a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Salsa is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU, outperforming the QUENCH's 528 MHz processor, although both have 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Salsa can record video at 480p, while the QUENCH is limited to CIF resolution.
- The Salsa's battery capacity is 1520 mAh, slightly larger than the QUENCH's 1420 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Regarding software, the Salsa runs Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the QUENCH initially runs Android 1.5 but can be upgraded to 2.1, providing a more modern experience on the Salsa.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Salsa being slightly heavier at 120g versus the QUENCH's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Salsa
Motorola QUENCH
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as HTC C510e, HTC Weike
Versions:Motorola CLIQ XT MB501 in USAMotorola MOTO MIX in Korea
Display
Size
3.4"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~170 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
800 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 130
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
CIF@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.1 x 58.9 x 12.3 mm (4.30 x 2.32 x 0.48 in)
116.8 x 60 x 12.4 mm (4.60 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
120 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Lilac
Black, White, Licorice, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.49 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.16 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 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) in USA
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass