HTC Shift
#6526
Plum Link II
#7552Category Breakdown
HTC Shift
Plum Link II
Performance
39.239.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
42.917.9
Battery
22.724.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
17.212.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.318.4
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 Plum Link II, launched in 2013, is significantly lighter at 310g and more compact at 188.1 x 112.2 x 10.1 mm.
- Both devices have a 7.0" TFT display, but the Plum Link II offers a higher resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels compared to the HTC Shift's 800 x 480 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the HTC Shift is powered by a 800MHz CPU and 1GB RAM, whereas the Plum Link II has a more capable 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, providing better multitasking.
- The camera on the Plum Link II is superior with a 2 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP selfie camera, while the HTC Shift lacks a functional camera.
- Battery capacity is also better in the Plum Link II at 3000mAh compared to the HTC Shift's 2700mAh, and the software experience differs significantly, with the HTC Shift running on Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS, while the Plum Link II operates on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Shift
Plum Link II
General
Release Date
2008
2013
Announced
2007
2013
Description
N/A
Z610 - WiFi
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 (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel Stealey 800MHz
1.5 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
40/80GB (microdrive), 1GB RAM, 128MB ROM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SDIO
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
1.3 MP
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-Ion 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)
188.1 x 112.2 x 10.1 mm (7.41 x 4.42 x 0.40 in)
Weight
800 g
310 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Bluetooth
2.0
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Vista Business and SnapVUE OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Accelerometer