HTC Shift
#6707
Microsoft Surface
#7836Category Breakdown
HTC Shift
Microsoft Surface
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.053.1
Summary
- The HTC Shift features a 7.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface has a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, offering better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Shift is powered by an Intel Stealey 800MHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Surface utilizes a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 at 1.3 GHz with 2GB of RAM, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- The Shift lacks a rear camera, while the Surface includes a 1.2 MP rear camera and a 720p video recording feature.
- Battery capacity is also notably different, with the Shift at 2700mAh compared to the Surface's 31.5mAh, although both devices do not support fast charging.
- The Shift runs on Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS, while the Surface operates on Windows RT, providing a more modern software experience.
- Lastly, the Surface is lighter at 680.4g compared to the Shift's 800g, contributing to a more portable design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Shift
Microsoft Surface
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2007
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.6"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
TFT
Resolution
800 x 480 pixels (Wide-VGA), 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
800
1366
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPU
Intel Stealey 800MHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
ULP GeForce
Memory
40/80GB (microdrive), 1GB RAM, 128MB ROM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SDIO
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Main Camera Details
VGA
1.2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.2 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
1.2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
31.5 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 2700 mAh battery
Li-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
207 x 129 x 25 mm (8.15 x 5.08 x 0.98 in)
274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight
800 g
680.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
USB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS
Microsoft Windows RT
OS Version
Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS
Microsoft Windows RT
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes