Launch report · HTC
HTC HD2: The Windows Mobile phone that became the ultimate ROM-flashing legend.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2009·$600·Score 46/100
The HTC HD2 shipped with Windows Mobile 6.5 but became immortal in the modding community — its hardware was so capable that enthusiasts ported Android, Windows Phone 7, even WP8 onto it for years. Few phones have had such a long, hacked afterlife.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.3" LCD
OS
Windows Mobile 6.5
Memory
448 MB · 16 GB
Main cam
5 MP
Battery
1,230 mAh
Weight
157 g
What stands out
- First 1 GHz Snapdragon, capacitive 4.3" screen.
- Legendary ROM-flashing community support.
- Ran Android, WP7 and more via ports.
- microSD + jack.
What to watch
- Shipped with dated Windows Mobile 6.5.
- No official Android.
- No front camera.
- Small battery for the screen.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus One (HTC)
$529 · score 74/100