Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA
HTC Touch HD T8285
Performance
44.844.2
Camera
39.612.5
Display
12.611.2
Battery
15.213.6
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
29.722.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.411.9
Summary
- The HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA features a slightly larger 3.6-inch display with a higher pixel density of 259 ppi compared to the 3.8-inch display of the HTC Touch HD T8285, which has a pixel density of 246 ppi.
- Both devices share similar performance specs with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Adreno 130 GPU, but the Diamond2 runs on Windows Mobile 6.5, offering a more updated software experience than the Touch HD's Windows Mobile 6.1.
- In terms of camera, both models have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Touch HD can only record video at CIF@30fps, while the Diamond2 supports video recording without specific frame rate details.
- The Diamond2 also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the 1350 mAh of the Touch HD, which may contribute to better longevity.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Diamond2 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Touch HD.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Diamond2 CDMA
HTC Touch HD T8285
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2008
Description
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Imagio, HTC Whitestone, HTC XV6975
For Telstra in Australia
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)
N/A
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

