HTC Hero
The HTC Hero is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7200A, built for basic everyday tasks (2009).
2009 · Entry-level · Android 1.5 (Cupcake)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓288GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 135g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,350 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7200A for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
RAM
288MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 65K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,350 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Weight
135g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
Colors
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
