Category Breakdown
HTC TyTN
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
26.126.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.59.5
Battery
13.613.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.618.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.411.5
Summary
- The HTC TyTN and O2 XDA Zinc both feature a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with identical resolution and pixel density, providing similar display quality.
- In terms of performance, the TyTN is equipped with a 400 MHz Samsung CPU, while the Zinc has a slightly faster 520 MHz Intel XScale processor, which may offer better responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and lack a front-facing camera.
- The TyTN has a slightly larger 1350 mAh battery compared to the Zinc's 1300 mAh, but both lack advanced charging options.
- Build-wise, the TyTN is marginally heavier and larger than the Zinc, which is slightly more compact.
- Both run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC TyTN
O2 XDA Zinc
General
Release Date
2006
2006
Announced
2006
2006
Description
HTC Hermes platform
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K 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
N/A
N/A
CPU
400 MHz Samsung
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
QCIF videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
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
1350 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 58 x 22 mm (4.45 x 2.28 x 0.87 in)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight
176 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

