HTC Hero Specs

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Released

Jul 23, 2009

Display

3.2 inches
480 x 320 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)

Hardware

Qualcomm MSM7200A
0.3GB RAM

Storage

, microSDHC

Battery

1350 mAh

OS

Android 2.1

Description

The HTC Hero is the first Android phone of the manufacturer to run the personalized Sense interface. It changes the overall appearance of the OS and adds a number of new features. The Hero is also the first Android phone to support Flash and is powered by a Qualcomm 528MHz processor and 288 MB RAM/512 MB ROM. Additional functionality includes a 3.5mm jack, trackball, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. It is a quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G handset.

This device is also known as T-Mobile G1 Touch

Cons

Thick body (0.56 inches)

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Display
Size:	3.2 inches
Resolution:	480 x 320 pixels, 180 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	48.49 %
Colors:	65 536
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware
System chip:	Qualcomm MSM7200A
Processor:	Single core, 528 MHz
RAM:	0.3GB
ROM:	512 MB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (2.1, 1.5)

Battery
Capacity:	1350 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording:	352x288 (CIF)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.41 x 2.21 x 0.56 inches (112 x 56.2 x 14.3 mm)
Weight:	4.76 oz (135.0 g)
Features:	Trackball
Keys:	Left: Volume control

Cellular
3G:	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.0, EDR
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g
USB:	miniUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
Location:	GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Dec 22, 2009
FCC ID value:	NM8HOT
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.44 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz
Body:	1.57 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz

Availability
Officially announced:	Jun 24, 2009

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