HTC Hero vs HTC Magic
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC Hero and the HTC Magic, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,350 mAh | 1,340 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 3.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 135 g | 116 g |
| Released | Jul 2009 | Apr 2009 |
Summary: HTC Hero is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera. HTC Magic is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC Hero is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors |
| Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (mentioned in GSMArena summary) | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~180 ppi |
Platform
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) with HTC Sense UI | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 1.6 (Donut) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7200A | Qualcomm MSM7200A |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 | 528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 130 | — |
Memory
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), supports up to 32GB | microSD, up to 16 GB supported |
| Internal | 288MB RAM, 512MB ROM (165MB for applications) | 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus | 3.2 MP, autofocus |
| Features | Geo-tagging | — |
| Video | 144p, CIF (352 x 288 pixels) | 352x288 (CIF) @ 15fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | No | None |
Battery
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh |
| Capacity | 1350 mAh (GSM version) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 440 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G) | Up to 600 h |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) | Up to 7 h 30 min |
Body
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in) | 113 x 55.56 x 13.65 mm (4.45 x 2.19 x 0.54 in) |
| Weight | 135 g (4.76 oz) | 116 g (4.1 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body, some versions with Teflon coating | — |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Colors | — | Black (Gray Trim), Merlot (Black Trim), White (Silver Trim) |
Comms
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 with A2DP, EDR | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS |
| USB | ExtUSB (miniUSB compatible) | miniUSB 2.0 (ExtUSB) |
Launch
| HTC Hero | HTC Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2009, June | February 2009 |
| Released | 2009, July | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC Hero or HTC Magic?
HTC Hero — 1,350 mAh for the HTC Hero versus 1,340 mAh for the HTC Magic.
Which is lighter, HTC Hero or HTC Magic?
HTC Magic — 135 g for the HTC Hero versus 116 g for the HTC Magic.
Which is newer, HTC Hero or HTC Magic?
HTC Hero — Jul 2009 for the HTC Hero versus Apr 2009 for the HTC Magic.
Is the HTC Hero or the HTC Magic rated higher?
We rate the HTC Hero 7/10 and the HTC Magic 7/10.