The HTC ChaCha was a smartphone released in 2011 that featured a physical QWERTY keyboard and a dedicated Facebook button. Designed to appeal to social media enthusiasts, the device was a mid-range smartphone with decent specifications.
The HTC ChaCha featured a 2.6-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, an 800 MHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, 512 MB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a VGA front-facing camera for video calls. The device was powered by a 1,250 mAh battery and ran on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC’s Sense user interface.
One of the standout features of the HTC ChaCha was its physical QWERTY keyboard. The keys were well-spaced and had a satisfying tactile feel to them, making typing a breeze. Another unique feature of the HTC ChaCha was its dedicated Facebook button, which allowed users to quickly share content to their Facebook profiles.
Despite its unique features, the HTC ChaCha faced stiff competition from other mid-range devices with better specifications and more appealing designs. Additionally, the rise of touchscreen keyboards made physical keyboards less important to users. Nevertheless, the HTC ChaCha remains a beloved device by those who used it and appreciated its unique features.
Here are the detailed specifications of the HTC ChaCha:
Dimensions: 114.4 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.50 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz)
Display: 2.6-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors, 480 x 320 pixels resolution
Platform: Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense UI
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU: 800 MHz Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 200
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB internal storage (expandable via microSD up to 32 GB)
Main Camera: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Video: VGA@24fps
Front Camera: VGA
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Colors: Black, Silver
Note: These specifications may vary depending on the region or carrier.
