HTC Hero Specifications and Features

General

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • 3G Network
  • HSDPA 2100/900 Megahertz
  • 4G Network
  •  -
  • Release Date
  • Available, Released July 2009
  • Device Control
  • Touch
  • Manufacturers Warranty
  • 12 Months
  • Available Colours
  • Black, White, Silver
  • 2G Network
  • GSM 850/1800/1900 Megahertz

Dimensions

  • Dimension
  • Specifications
  • Length
  • 112.0 mm
  • Width
  • 56.2 mm
  • Thickness
  • 14.4 mm
  • Weight
  • 135 grams

Memory

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Internal Memory
  • 288 Megabyte
  • Memory Slot
  • microSD

Camera

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Camera Resolution
  • 5 Megapixels
  • Camera Resolution (2nd)
  •  -
  • Video Capture
  • Yes
  • Video Player
  • Yes
  • Video File Formats
  • MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
  • Camera Features
  •  -

CPU

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Processor Speed
  • 528 Megahertz
  • GPU
  •  -
  • Chipset
  •  -

Operating System

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Operating System
  • Android

Applications

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Picture Viewer
  • Yes
  • Wallpapers
  • Yes
  • Screensavers
  • Yes
  • Profiles
  • Yes
  • Predictive Text Input
  • Yes
  • Handwriting Recognition
  •  -
  • Synchronisation with PC
  • Yes
  • Voice dialling
  •  -
  • Java
  • Yes
  • Organiser
  • Yes
  • Navigation Software
  • Yes
  • Alarm Clock
  • Yes
  • Calculator
  • Yes
  • Calendar
  • Yes
  • Text Viewer
  • Yes
  • Phonebook
  • Yes
  • Games
  • Yes
  • Timer
  • Yes
  • Stop Watch
  • Yes
  • Downloadable Apps
  •  -

Display

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Screen Resolution
  • 320 x 480 Pixels
  • Screen Size
  • 3.2 Inches
  • Number of Colours
  • 65K
  • Technology
  • TFT touchscreen
  • Secondary Display
  •  -
  • Multitouch
  •  -
  • Protection
  •  -

Battery

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Talk Time
  • 420 Minutes
  • Standby Time
  • 750 Hours
  • Battery
  • Li-Ion 1350 mAh

Connectivity

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • GPS
  • Yes
  • Bluetooth
  • v2.0 with A2DP
  • Video Calling
  • Yes
  • Wi-Fi
  • Yes
  • Data Protocol
  • HSDPA, 7.2Mbps, CSD, HSUPA, 2.0Mbps
  • E-mail
  • Yes
  • MMS
  • Yes
  • SMS
  • Yes
  • USB connectivity
  • miniUSB
  • Mobile TV
  •  -
  • Near Field Communication (NFC)
  •  -

Internet

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Web Browser
  • Yes

Audio

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Speakers
  • Stereo
  • FM Tuner
  •  -
  • Music Player
  • Yes
  • Audio File Formats
  • MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV
  • Built-in Microphone
  • Yes
  • Voice Recorder
  • Yes
  • Speakerphone
  • Yes

Ringtones

  • Feature
  • Specifications
  • Ringtone Types
  • MP3, Polyphonic
  • Ringtone Composer
  •  -
  • Vibrating Alert
  • Yes

Additional Information

  • Additional features
  •  -
HTC Hero

Hero

  • Dimensions: 14.4 x 56.2 x 112.0 mm
  • Weight: 135 grams
  • Screen Size: 3.2 Inches
  • Device Control: Touch
  • Talk Time: 420 Minutes
  • Standby Time: 750 Hours
  • Camera Resolution: 5 Megapixels
  • Music Player: Yes
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Bluetooth: v2.0 with A2DP
  • Available Colours: Black, White, Silver

Pros and cons

  • Stylish Design and UI
  • Great responsive touchscreen
  • Fluid Android operating system
  • Poor placement of back button on chin
  • Poor camera; only 5 Mega pixels
  • Somewhat dated hardware

"Every now and than a true Hero comes along"

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Even since the earliest days of its rumored development, the HTC Hero has attracted massive interest –almost border lining on lust from the smartphone community.

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