HTC Touch Cruise 09
#8238
Samsung L870
#7859Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Cruise 09
Samsung L870
Performance
42.929.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.536.8
Battery
11.610.3
Build
15.616.0
Connectivity
19.514.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.817.1
Summary
- The HTC Touch Cruise 09 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen compared to the 2.4-inch TFT display of the Samsung L870, although both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 256MB RAM, while the Samsung uses a 32-bit STMicroelectronics processor with 100MB RAM, indicating a more capable performance from the HTC.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Samsung offers autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The HTC has a slightly larger 1100mAh battery compared to the Samsung's 1000mAh, providing marginally better battery life.
- The HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, whereas the Samsung operates on Symbian 9.3, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the HTC being slightly heavier at 103g and thicker at 14.5mm, while the Samsung is lighter at 120g and slimmer at 13.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Cruise 09
Samsung L870
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 16M
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
32-bit STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815P14
GPU
No
N/A
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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
1100 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 53.5 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.11 x 0.57 in)
103.5 x 50.5 x 13.5 mm (4.07 x 1.99 x 0.53 in)
Weight
103 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
0.41 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
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 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A