My 20th-June deadline is looming and the past few days have been hectic like nobody’s business. So in lieu of a long, wordy review, here’s a quick mano-a-mano comparison on the key features of HTC Desire vis-a-vis those of the iPhone 3Gs:-
| Features |
HTC Desire
|
iPhone 3Gs
|
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
Yes |
| Camera |
Yes, 5-megapixel |
Yes, 3-megapixel |
| Ability to shoot videos? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in video editing software |
No |
Yes |
Built-in sharing from Photos app
|
Yes, to Flickr, Facebook or Twitter |
No |
| Live wallpapers |
Yes |
No |
| GMail integration |
Yes, built-in program |
Yes, can easily be set-up in Mail |
| Native sync |
Windows; needs 3rd party app to sync to Mac |
Mac but can sync with Windows via iTunes |
| Auto text prediction |
Yes, very intuitive no matter what language you use |
Yes, but sorely lacking once you type in shortened forms or in different languages |
| Apps |
Yes, but limited. |
Yes, there’s an app for everything! |
| Free apps |
Yes, download & install using Market program. No need for registration. |
Yes, download & install thru iTunes/App Store. Must have Apple account (free registration). |
| Built-in music program |
Yes, but sucky |
Yes, still the industry benchmark |
| Speakerphone |
Yes, but tinny |
Yes, and sounds much better than the HTC Desire |
| Built-in Facebook app |
Yes |
No, but can download from App Store |
| Built-in Twitter client |
Yes, Peep. Can easily attach photo, links, or GPS location. |
No |
| Removable battery |
Yes |
No |
| External memory |
Yes, microSD |
No |
| Password |
Yes, pattern or text |
Yes, numerical PIN |
| Text Messaging |
Yes, chat format |
Yes, chat format |
| Built-in document viewer |
Yes, Quickoffice |
No, but can download from App Store |
| *Update 30-June-10* Bluetooth |
Yes, send/receive mp3s, photos & other files with ease |
GOOD LUCK! *sarcasm* Can’t even pair iPad with iPhone! :P |
| Operating System |
Android™ OS, v2.1 (Eclair) |
iOS 3.1.3 (build 7E18) |
| RAM |
512 MB |
256 MB |
| Processor |
1 GB |
600 Mhz |
| Retail price in Malaysia (phone only) |
RM2,199 |
From RM1,990 (8MB) |
After an objective assessment of the features and after having used the HTC Desire for almost two weeks now, I can look you in the eye and tell you that I’d pick the HTC Desire over the iPhone 3Gs anytime. And not just because I got to play with it for free ;)
My next post about the HTC Desire: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways… Watch for it!
I am falling in love with HTC Desire!!!
Oh goodie….another copy and paste job. Nice work!
You do know that specs mean nothing. It’s about the user experience, how the technologies are all integrated together. Spec sheets don’t tell you all that.
People who buy phones based on spec sheets alone don’t actually use any of the features anyway.
Avril: Yep, it’s a very nifty device, worthy of its monicker.
Adam: This comparison is from personal experience. I didn’t have the time to write a proper (read: long) article so I put everything in table form.
I would like to react on AdamC’s comment. You must prove that it’s a copy and paste job. This is a HORRIBLE accusation!!!! It’s unfair!
To AdamC…Accusations should be proven without reasonable doubts. That’s the mark of a professional person!
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