Motorola Droid vs HTC Droid Eris

By Ali | November 12th, 2009

It has only been a week since the launch of the highly advertised DROID phones on Verizon – the Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Eris. Interestingly Verizon decided to launch both the handsets on the same day to attract different type of audiences. While it may have attracted some, it also generated a confusion as to which device was better than the other. Both the devices are equipped with all the hardware features that one would expect from them. This includes, a high resolution capacitive multi-touch screen, 5 mega-pixel camera and so on.

Motorola Droid vs HTC Droid Eris

Below is a quick rundown showing how the two Droid phones stand against each other:

From the above comparison chart, it is pretty clear that Motorola Droid is a device with a higher profile in comparison to HTC Droid Eris, both in terms of hardware and software. However there are a few other options to consider, for example, you may or may not want a physical QWERTY keyboard, or full multi-touch support like in Sense UI etc. HTC has also confirmed that they are going to release Android 2.0 for both Hero and Droid Eris. So it may not be too long before you can enjoy all the goodies on Droid Eris that comes in Android 2.0, like universal inbox for example. In the end, it may comes down to choosing and prioritizing the features that you want in your phone before making your final decision.

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Let us know which one will you go for!

paul

i love this phone it kicks the iphones ass
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The Anti-VZW

Sorry to tell you this, but you're wrong. It comes close, but no cigar, the number of apps available for the Droid is lacking severely and the simplicity is also lacking. I can hand the iPhone to a 6 year old and they could figure out how to change the background without any help. I couldn't do that with the Droid.

Learn your stuff, stop paying the worst carrier in America for terrible service, customer service, and quality.

Now… if you would kindly… GTFO my internets.
Mark

I agree with “The Anti-VZW” on all but one point:

1. Verizon is not even close to being the “worst carrier in America.” That title goes to Sprint.
George

I'm a Verizon user, with many AT&T friends, and the simple fact is that my network works far better, far more often. In the last year, I think I've had … one dropped call. Maybe two. As opposed to my iPhone touting amigos, who have gotten frustrated to the point of desiring to turn it into a $500 hockey puck after dropping their fifth call for the day.
Robt

Which is better? Motorola droid or HTC Pro Touch 2?
Mike

I went for the Motorola droid, endedup getting the Eris instead:

– smaller!
– cheaper
– could not tell speed difference
– nicer (gold accents on Motorola droid?)
– HTC Sense UI is sleek!
destardi

…um, so you like being on the level of a 6 year old?

The FAIL is strong here. And FYI..if you look at honest, objective reviews the Droid is the iphone's equal. Do you have 1,000 apps on your phone? 500? 200?

If not, WTF are you braying about the difference in App numbers for?
Lynn

Went with the Eris. Android 2.0 coming to the device soon anyway. Cheaper and much nicer looking.
rugger935

You really don't have a clue, I would go for an iPhone in a minute but there is no way I leave Verizon. Everyone I know who has an I phone makes it very clear they love the iPhone but hate AT&T, so stop with your anti Verizon bullsh#t.
Charles

OK I've had this phone only 2 days, and let me tell you so far it's a fantastic phone. I had a Samsung Omnia and that phone BLOWS! True the app support is not as large as iphone but there are a lot of apps to choose from. I love the bar code app that turns your phone into a bar code reader and directs you to the cheapest place to buy the product that you scan, with directions and phone #. I think the phone is simple enough because really if you think about it only tech people buy phones like this so they have some experience with these types of phones. In closing after 2 days I'm in love the phone, voice Quality is PREMO and DVD play back great. Web is supper fast man get it NOW! P.S did I mention it has Great VR software, you say the name and it pops up and calls the contact. (SWEET)
thinker

good good.
Susan

ATT ROCKS! I've had them for years (started as Cingular with them) – I left Verizon a long time ago and I'll never go back – I had a horrible time with them. They screwed up my home phone so bad and then my cell. My calls aren't dropped… maybe it's the area some people live in. I've had more friends switch to AT&T… Sprint/Nextel are the worst… TMobile is pretty bad – but their customer service was fantastic. ATT Customer Service… excellent.
16b1ts

We live in a world with full of options, one man's trash is another man's Gold. This argument has deviated from the comparison of 2 phones to a 'network' argument. You guys should worry about things such as power, (i.e talk time), price, looks and such as far as the OS, they both run Android. it shouldn't be hard to mimic either one provided the hardware is present. I like the MOTO after comparing the hardware and not the interface…
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r4i kaart

One of the major problems I am facing is the battery. I have used LG env touch, IPhone, Samsung rogue, LG Chocolate in the past .. and I would say this was the worst in terms of battery. It drains out really quick. Besides the battery issue, there are no other issues with this phone [atleast so far].
Suzanne

Which phone did you get, Charles? The Droid by Motorola or the Droid ERIS by HTC? I'm still debating on which one I want…
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Luuu

IN the same boat, trouble deciding which of the 2 droids to get. When Eris gets 2.0, will it then have the free turn-by-turn voice nav also?
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secracy

Um…it's clear just by your name that your opinion is biased and therefore invalid. The Droid is better looking and there will be more apps for the Droid soon enough.
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Frank

Paul is obviously a simpleton, I've had the HTC for about a month. I kick's *ss over the Iphone. Actually it's much easier to use, and can “multi task” much better than the Iphone.
Appearantly his 6 year old needs to spend some more quality time showing him how to use the phone.
Stratman

I have a Blackberry 9630 Tour. I hate it. Its nothing special. I have big hands and the little tiny buttons are way too small. My brother just got an HTC Droid. He just got it yesterday so I don't know much about it but I know he likes it. My carrier is Alltel. Haven't had any trouble with them but phone selection is limited. I either want an IPhone or a droid.
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Anonymous

it’s the area… where I live and work, my iphone is constantly dancing between 2 bars and no service, as is everyone else who is on AT&T… but deep inside our massive corporate office, I’m on an elevator and the person next to me is on a call… I ask “who is YOUR provider?” and they laugh and say “Verizon”. Yep, pretty much doesn’t matter who technically covers more area then the other… what matters is where the hell I am and who delivers in those areas. The good thing is, it’s pretty easy to figure out by just asking everyone around you what their experiences have been like with various providers. Seems like AT&T and Verizon are the two powerhouses though.
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MUMBLE

@The Anti-VZW
You cannot change the background on the iPhone unless you jailbreak it, and I doubt a 6 year old could find Winterboard and know what to do from then on with it.
skyisthelimit

@The Anti-VZW
Im sorry but get off of apples dick they are selling apps that are free for the droid first off. Second the apps that they have have so many problems with them and i have yet to have any problem with mine. Im not saying that the Iphone is an awful phone and doesnt compare but the droid and the htc both have given the iphone an equal run for its money. So dont go talking about how verizon doesn't have a billion apps cause who really needs a dog whistle on their phone. O and the fact that i can get the background app for free on my droid which i know you can get on your iphone and then search smoothly through pictures for a background that changes the actual background of my phone and not the lock screen and then just having click set as background to change my background. wow that seems impossible
shortiebaby90

Im still undecided……whether Droid or Eris……?
shortiebaby90

Im still undecided……whether Droid or Eris……?
gdaddy1

so are y all saying that the eris will be most likely able to do the google map navigation soon as the droid already can??? that would be the deal breaker for me
swiz

I cannot decide the winner of this guy. Eris is pretty slick, but the Moto is more tried and true…if that makes any sense.

I have had some awful luck with Motorola phones in the past, and have put my RIM fleet through hell…they seem to hold up amazingly. My contract is up, and I need to make a decision…leaning towards the Eros, slightly.
Stephen Beals

Had an iPhone. Loved it. Bad ATT reception in my area is only reason I had to let it go. So for me the more “iPhone-like” the phone the better. The Android OS is pretty good, though I don't think it's as solid as Apple's OS. It will probably get there in time. Tried Blackberry Pearl and loved the size (form factor) and phone quality but the interface is just plain awful, so overall I really hated the thing and returned it. It was just not usable for me. Have talked to several other folks who tried the Pearl and hated it as well. Went with a BB Tour and liked it OK, but it's NOT comparable to an iPhone. The Tour is full featured and very usable, and much nicer than some other BB offerings IMO. Again, it's all about the interface. If you like touch screens, (and some folks don't), you're not going to like the Tour. A relative got the Moto Droid and finds the keyboard pretty useless: (seldom uses it). I went with the HTC Eris and find it quite useable and “iPhone like” in terms of navigation. The slightly smaller size and lighter weight of the HTC version is a nice plus. Good sound quality. I have had a few occasions when my Droid has either frozen up or randomly quit some apps, so I think there are still a few OS issues to be ironed out. Fixes will probably come quickly. Would MUCH prefer a removable micro SD card, and the up to 16gig removable capability of the Motorola device could make it the winner for some folks (the Eris uses an 8gig card, which is not removable and not expandable, which seems like a huge oversight). If you want unlimited pix, apps and videos, go for the Motorola. I'd also suggest trying out both phones to see how the very different approaches to keying in data (Motorola's pop-out physical keyboard vs HTC's touch screen keyboard) suits your needs. I still give a slight edge to the HTC for my own purposes. The differing approaches to data entry and the removable vs. fixed memory are the biggest points to consider. Even though the weight and bulk difference sounds minor, it could also be a decisive factor. Both are good phones.
DSi kaart

i will go for the cheaper version too.. not worth the extra money.
buitenkeuken

I have the iphone now nut i hate the short battery life, cetainly when your traveling and your battery is flat again. The HTC seems to be a lot better at this.
knockoutgirlz

Both excellent phones, but i think the htc is better never had any issues with it