| Software |
| Operating System (OS) |
|---|
| Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) | Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Upgradable |
|---|
| Upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| UI |
|---|
| Sense UI 3.5 | Sense UI |
| Java |
|---|
| Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator |
| Browser |
|---|
| WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Adobe Flash | HTML |
| Messaging |
|---|
| SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Games |
|---|
| Yes | Yes |
| Hardware |
| Chipset |
|---|
| Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3 |
| CPU |
|---|
| 1.5 GHz Scorpion | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU |
|---|
| Adreno 205 | Adreno 220 |
| Sensors |
|---|
| Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| SIM |
|---|
| Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Speakers |
|---|
Yes
Beats headset | Yes
SRS virtual surround sound (via wired headphones) |
| Audio Jack |
|---|
| 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| TV Out |
|---|
| Yes (via MHL A/V link) |