Category Breakdown
O2 XDA Terra
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
24.626.2
Camera
8.739.6
Display
9.59.5
Battery
1.613.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.018.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.511.5
Summary
- The O2 XDA Terra and O2 XDA Zinc both feature a TFT resistive touchscreen with similar resolutions, but the Terra has a slightly smaller 2.7-inch display compared to the Zinc's 2.8-inch screen.
- In terms of performance, the Zinc is equipped with a more powerful 520 MHz Intel XScale CPU, while the Terra uses a 200 MHz TI OMAP 850.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Zinc supports video recording, which the Terra does not.
- The Zinc also has a larger 1300 mAh battery, compared to the Terra's unspecified capacity, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, providing a similar software experience, but the Zinc includes Bluetooth connectivity, while the Terra does not.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zinc being slightly heavier and thicker than the Terra.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
O2 XDA Terra
O2 XDA Zinc
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
HTC Herald platform
N/A
Display
Size
2.7"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 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
TI OMAP 850
N/A
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
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
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 59 x 17 mm (4.29 x 2.32 x 0.67 in)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight
168 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
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

