| Hardware and OS | HTC Hero | |
| Operating system | Android 1.5 (Cupcake); Sense UI | |
| Processor | 528 MHz ARM 11 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7200A | |
| GPU | Adreno 130 | |
| Internal memory | 288 MB RAM, 512 MB | |
| External memory | microSD (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | HTC Hero | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 3.2" inc | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 px | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 48.4% | |
| Display area | 30.5 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 180 PPI | |
| Colors | 65K | |
| Connectivity | HTC Hero | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Class 10 | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps | |
| USB | miniUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | HTC Hero | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP, AF | |
| Video | CIF@15fps | |
| Multimedia | HTC Hero | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Design | HTC Hero | other phones |
| Colors | Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink | |
| Dimensions | 112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm | |
| Weight | 135 g | |
| Battery | HTC Hero | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1350 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 440 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
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| Other | HTC Hero | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 1.21 W/kg (head), 1.51 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2009, June | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, compass | |
