HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA
#7780
HTC Touch HD
#9229Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA
HTC Touch HD
Performance
44.844.2
Camera
39.612.5
Display
12.611.2
Battery
15.213.6
Build
14.415.0
Connectivity
29.722.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.412.9
Summary
- The HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA features a slightly larger 3.6-inch display compared to the 3.8-inch display of the HTC Touch HD, both utilizing TFT resistive technology but with the Diamond2 supporting 256K colors versus the HD's 65K.
- In terms of performance, both devices share a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Adreno 130 GPU, with identical RAM and storage specifications.
- The camera capabilities are the same at 5 MP for both models, but the Touch HD offers CIF video recording at 30fps, while the Diamond2 supports video without specifying frame rates.
- The Diamond2 has a marginally larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the 1350 mAh battery of the Touch HD, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- Both devices run on Windows Mobile, with the Diamond2 featuring the newer 6.5 version compared to the 6.1 version on the Touch HD, potentially offering a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA
HTC Touch HD
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Imagio, HTC Whitestone, HTC XV6975
N/A
Display
Size
3.6"
3.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.1 x 61.7 x 14 mm (4.65 x 2.43 x 0.55 in)
115 x 62.8 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.47 in)
Weight
150.3 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.34 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity