HTC Shift
#6526
Icemobile G5
#7670Category Breakdown
HTC Shift
Icemobile G5
Performance
39.229.0
Camera
39.639.6
Display
42.917.9
Battery
22.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
17.229.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.317.8
Summary
- The HTC Shift, released in 2008, features a robust build with dimensions of 207 x 129 x 25 mm and a weight of 800g, while the Icemobile G5, launched in 2013, is significantly lighter at 345g and more compact at 196.6 x 123.3 x 11.1 mm.
- Both devices have a 7.0" TFT display, but the Shift offers a higher resolution of 800 x 480 pixels compared to the G5's 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Shift is powered by an Intel Stealey 800MHz CPU and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the G5 runs on a Mediatek MT6575 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 with no specified RAM.
- The G5 includes a 2 MP rear camera, while the Shift lacks a rear camera entirely.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the G5 at 3000mAh compared to the Shift's 2700mAh, and the G5 runs on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience than the Shift's Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Shift
Icemobile G5
General
Release Date
2008
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT
Resolution
800 x 480 pixels (Wide-VGA), 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Intel Stealey 800MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
40/80GB (microdrive), 1GB RAM, 128MB ROM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SDIO
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
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
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 2700 mAh battery
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
207 x 129 x 25 mm (8.15 x 5.08 x 0.98 in)
196.6 x 123.3 x 11.1 mm (7.74 x 4.85 x 0.44 in)
Weight
800 g
345 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Accelerometer