HTC HD7 vs. HTC Surround

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October 18th, 2010

Windows Phone 7, the new operating system from Microsoft, will hit the marketplace running on Nov. 8, 2010. Two of those phones are already making some big noise: the HTC HD7 and HTC Surround, both of which will available for sale on Wirefly.com.

Key Differences

• Size: Windows diehards will recognize the HD7 as the close cousin of the HD2. It’s 4.3-inch display sets it apart from the Surround and the other Windows phones set to launch. Despite its extra-large display, the HD7 does not pack on much extra weight. It’s dimensions are only slightly larger than the Surround and it is actually a few ounces lighter..
• Power: Both are equipped with ultra-fast fast 1 GHz Snapdrageon processors. The HD7 carries 512MB of RAM while the Surround has 448 MB RAM.
• Storage space: Right out of the box, both phones offer 16GB of on-board storage space.
• Battery life: The HTC HD7 reportedly offers a respectable 6.33 hours of talk time and an incredible 310 hours of standby time, while the HTC Surround checks in with 4 hours of talk time and 275 hours of standbytime.

Side-By-Side Comparison

	HTC HD7	HTC Surround
Wirefly’s Price (as of publish date)	TBD	TBD
Carrier	T-Mobile	AT&T
Operating System	Windows Phone 7	Windows Phone 7
Interface	WP7/HTC Hub	WP7
Display	4.3-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display that delivers a 480 x 800 pixel (WVGA) resolution	3.8 – inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display that delivers a 480 x 800 pixel (WVGA) resolution
Data Speed	3G	3G
Global Roaming	Yes	Yes
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1	Bluetooth 2.1
GPS	aGPS	aGPS
Mobile Hotspot	No	No
Camera	5-megapixel; Flash: Dual LED; Auto focus	5-megapixel; Flash: LED; Auto focus
Front-facing Camera	No	No
Video Capture	HD; Up to 720p	HD; Up to 720p
HD Output	None	None
Apps	Windows Marketplace	Windows Marketplace
Adobe Flash Support	No	NO
Storage Space	16GB internal	16 GB internal
Keyboard	Virtual QWERTY	Virtual QWERTY
Battery	Li-ion 1,230 mAh, replaceable – Up to 6.33 hours talk time; up to 310 hours standby	Li-ion 1,230 mAh, replaceable- Up to 4 hours talk time; up to 275 hours standby
Processor	1 GHz Snapdragon	1 GHz Snapdragon
Memory	RAM: 576MB	RAM: 256MB
Microsoft Outlook Support	Yes	Yes
View Word Docs	Yes	Yes
Weight	5.71 oz	5.8 oz
Dimensions	4.8" x 2.68" x 0.44"	4.7" x 2.4" x 0.5“

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