Motorola Droid vs. HTC Droid Eris
Key Differences
- User interface: The HTC Droid Eris has HTC’s custom user interface called Sense built on top of Android, while the Droid has the standard Android interface. HTC’s Sense interface offers a number of advanced customization options for the Droid Eris, including more home screens than the Droid, custom widgets, and the ability to change the layout and icons on the home screens depending on what the user is doing.
- Power: The Motorola Droid has a faster processor and more RAM than the Droid Eris, making it a more powerful smartphone. Particularly when multitasking, users of the Droid may notice a faster, smoother experience when compared to the Droid Eris.
- Display: The Droid has a large and high resolution display (3.7-in., WVGA 480×85 pixels), while the HTC Droid Eris has a somewhat smaller, lower resolution display (3.2-inch, 320×480 pixels).
- Keyboard: The Droid has a slide-out hardware QWERTY keyboard in addition to an on-screen virtual keyboard, while the Droid Eris has only an on-screen virtual keyboard. Those preferring a hardware keyboard may prefer the Droid.
- Storage Space: Right out of the box, the Droid has 16GB (upgradeable to 32GB) of on-board storage space for music, video and more. The HTC Droid Eris is equipped with 8GB right out of the box (upgradeable to 16GB).
- Size & Weight: Because of its lack of a physical QWERTY keyboard, the Droid Eris is somewhat smaller and lighter than the Droid.
Side-By-Side Comparison
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Motorola Droid |
HTC Droid Eris |
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| Highlights |
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| Interface |
Standard Android |
HTC Sense |
| Operating System |
Android |
Android |
| Display |
3.7″, 480 x 854 Pixels |
3.2″, 320 x 480 Pixels |
| Video Overview |
Watch |
Watch |
| Wireless Capabilities |
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| 3G Capable |
Yes |
Yes |
| Global Roaming |
No |
No |
| WiFi |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mobile Hotspot |
No |
No |
| Mobility |
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| GPS |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| Voice-dialing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Messaging Capabilities |
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| IM |
Yes |
Yes |
| Text |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video |
Yes |
Yes |
| Productivity |
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| Mobile Email |
Yes |
Yes |
| Outlook Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| View MS Office Attachments |
Yes |
Yes |
| Web Browser |
Yes |
Yes |
| Entertainment |
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| Camera Megapixels |
5.0 |
5.0 |
| Apps |
Android Market |
Android Market |
| Video |
Yes |
Yes |
| Music Options |
Yes |
Yes |
| Features |
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| Memory Capacity |
Up to 32GB microSD (16GB card pre-installed) |
Up to 16GB microSD (8GB card pre-installed) |
| Keyboard |
Physical & Virtual QWERTY |
Virtual QWERTY |
| Removable Battery |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight |
6.0 oz |
4.2 oz |
| Dimensions |
2.4″ x 4.6″ x 0.5″ |
2.19″ x 4.45″ x 0.6″ |
| Cost |
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| Wirefly’s Price (as of publish date) |
$99.99 |
FREE |
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