HTC 7 Surround vs HTC Merge
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC 7 Surround
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HTC Merge
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Merge
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
HTC 7 Surround
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 246 | 246 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 55.8 | 55 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 800 MHz |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7630 |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 0.4375GB RAM | 2GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1230 | 1400 |
| stand by | Up to 275 h (2G) / Up to 255 h (3G) | Up to 330 h |
| talk time | Up to 4 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 10 min (3G) | Up to 6 h 30 min |
Body
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 119.7 | 120.7 |
| keyboard | — | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 13 | 13.8 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 198 |
| Width (mm) | 61.5 | 61.9 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2010, October. Released 2010, November | 2011, February. Released 2011, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps / HSPA |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps | GPS, A-GPS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC 7 Surround | HTC Merge |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC 7 Surround and HTC Merge are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Merge packs a 1400 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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