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HTC ChaCha

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3.8
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User ratings:
38
4.0 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
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3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • look pretty good with sharp detail and pretty accurate colours
  • videos actually look reasonably impressive and movement is well handled
  • ChaCha s keyboard really is fantastic and one of the best we ve used on a phone

Cons

  • there s not a lot of space available
  • pretty tightly woven into the phone s software
  • that Flash content isn t supported in the browser

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 2.6 in
  • 480, 320 px
  • 222 ppi
  • 1250 mAh
  • Single-core

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HTC ChaCha - Pros & Cons

HTC ChaCha

Pros

  • look pretty good with sharp detail and pretty accurate colours
  • videos actually look reasonably impressive and movement is well handled
  • ChaCha s keyboard really is fantastic and one of the best we ve used on a phone
  • The keys are nicely spaced and the layout is good too
  • good viewing angles and some responsive interaction
  • are crisp and audio pickup is good
  • great keyboard and a handy shortcut makes
  • Colors are clear and the touch-focus system which also works during video recording
  • The build quality is generally good
  • improved both in terms of timing as well as performance
  • excellent build quality

Cons

  • there s not a lot of space available
  • pretty tightly woven into the phone s software
  • that Flash content isn t supported in the browser
  • battery life is definitely not one of its strong points
  • it falls a bit short of 720p quality
  • neither screen or keyboard make contact with it preventing wear and tear
  • microSD slot up to 32GB
  • The dedicated Facebook button is a gimmick
  • no flex as you type
  • extremely disappointing battery does ruin the otherwise good phone
  • extremely washed out display on the HTC Wildfire

HTC ChaCha - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.6 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1250 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
222 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.8 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC ChaCha - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed0.8 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227T
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 200
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution720 x 480 px
Autofocusyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1250.0 mAh
Standby time660.0 h
Talk time7.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size2.6 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors262K
Panel typeLCD
Resolution480 x 320 px
Pixel density222.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage512 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.5 in
Width2.54 in
Depth0.42 in
Weight4.23 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes

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HTC ChaCha HTC - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.6
Based on 12 reviews
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Published: 22.06.2011
HTC ChaCha
3.5

The HTC ChaCha is a messaging phone, with a dedicated Facebook button, that runs Android.

HTC ChaCha HTC ChaCha - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 15.07.2011
HTC ChaCha - Review - Ausdroid

The rumour of HTC manufacturing phones for Facebook may have been false, though the idea of the creating Facebook phones was on HTC’s mind. That’s where the HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa come in. Both of which are closer to the low-end of the smartphone market, but are targeted straight at the Facebook addicts of […]

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CNET
Published: 14.07.2011
HTC ChaCha

The ChaCha is a sleek-looking number that Facebook fiends will flock to, but its tiny screen makes it difficult to use under certain circumstances.

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Phone Arena
Published: 22.06.2011
HTC ChaCha Review
3.8

Latin dances have inspired the names of both of HTC's new social phones with Facebook buttons, hoping to draw some excitement and buzz from the vivacious Latin culture into these sociable smartphones. With our review of the Salsa being less than spicy, largely thanks to the price, with similar specs and a physical QWERTY, all at a lower price-point, we're hopeful the HTC ChaCha's the Facebook phone with all the right moves...

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GSMArena.com
Published: 12.07.2011
HTC ChaCha review: Status update

Standing out in the ever growing crowd of droids is a tall task indeed. Doing so while keeping the whole thing affordable, is next to impossible. HTC – of...

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SlashGear
Published: 13.06.2011
HTC ChaCha Review

You wait all this time for one HTC Facebook phone, and two turn up. Hot on the heels of our HTC Salsa review last week…

HTC ChaCha HTC Chacha Review
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Published: 06.09.2011
HTC Chacha Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of HTC Chacha Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about HTC Chacha configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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Pocketnow
Published: 20.07.2011
HTC ChaCha Review

This February HTC announced the HTC ChaCha together with the HTC Salsa— two social network-oriented Android phones — in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress. The Internet and the blogosphere in general called them "Facebook phones" due to their…

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TechRadar
Published: 10.06.2011
HTC ChaCha review
4.0

Body of a Blackberry, mind of an Android. Can the new 'Facebook phone' poke above its weight?

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Android Central
Published: 06.07.2011
HTC ChaCha review (Three network)

Review of the HTC ChaCha Android smartphone.

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PC World
HTC ChaCha Android phone
4.0

HTC ChaCha review: The ChaCha's dedicated Facebook button allows easy access to the social networking service

HTC ChaCha HTC ChaCha review
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Alphr
Published: 04.07.2011
HTC ChaCha review
3.0

Sit down on any London bus, and odds are you’ll see someone, head down, thumbing frantically away at the keyboard of a BlackBerry. Handsets such as the BlackBerry Bold 9780, the hybrid Torch and the Curve 8520 have almost