PhoneArena is looking for new authors! To view all available positions, click here.

Phone Links

more » more »

HTC Merge vs HTC Paradise

Rivals

HTC Merge Remove phone

phone
Also known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
Posted: 21 Sep 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: U.S. Cellular - Available (since 01 Jun 2011) Alltel - Discontinued

HTC Paradise Remove phone

phone
Posted: 10 Nov 2010
Market Status: Canceled

Add phone to compare

Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.3, 2.2)Android 
Form factorSide-SliderSide-Slider 
Dimensions4.75 x 2.40 x 0.54 inches (121 x 61 x 14 mm)  
Weight6.98 oz (198 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		  
Design featuresFull keyboardFull keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) 
Side Keys Left: Volume control 
Display
Physical size3.8 inches  
Resolution480 x 800 pixels  
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

246 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

S-LCD  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor  
Battery
Talk time6.30 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		  
Stand-by time13.8 days (330 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		  
Capacity1400 mAh  
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7630  
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 800 MHz, Scorpion  
Graphics processorAdreno 205  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM  
Built-in storage2 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLED  
FeaturesAuto focusAuto focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)Yes 
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4MPEG4 
Radio FM 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS2100 MHz850, 1900 MHz 
DataHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.AHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPSGPS, A-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1Yes 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights (1), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T4M3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

04 Sep 2010  
FCC ID value: NM8PD42100 linkFCC ID value: NM8PC70110 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.72 W/kg1.13 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.49 W/kg0.95 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 150  

New Phones

  • LG Optimus F3LG Optimus F3
  • Nokia Lumia 925Nokia Lumia 925
  • BlackBerry Q5BlackBerry Q5
  • Sony Xperia ZRSony Xperia ZR
  • Nokia Lumia 928Nokia Lumia 928
  • Vertu TiVertu Ti
  • Nokia Asha 501Nokia Asha 501
  • Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy Core
View all