HTC Touch Cruise 09
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ZTE Racer
#7638Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Cruise 09
ZTE Racer
Performance
42.942.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.526.3
Battery
11.611.6
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
19.522.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.818.0
Summary
- The HTC Touch Cruise 09 and ZTE Racer both feature a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution, but the Racer supports 256K colors compared to the Cruise's 65K colors, offering slightly better visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Racer has a faster 600 MHz CPU and includes a GPU, while the Cruise operates at 528 MHz without a dedicated graphics processor.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Racer includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Cruise runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, whereas the Racer operates on Android 2.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Racer being slightly lighter and marginally wider.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Cruise 09
ZTE Racer
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For Three Mobile UKAlso known as ZTE X850
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
No
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
256MB RAM, 256MB
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
N/A
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
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 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)
102 x 55 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.57 in)
Weight
103 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A