SPB Benchmark Tests Result (ms)
Write 1MB file 2931
Read 1MB file 253
Copy 1MB file 688
Write 10KB x 100 files 7652
Read 10KB x 100 files 503
Copy 10KB x 100 files 4342
Directory list of 2000 files 273
Internal database read 967
Graphics test: DDB BitBlt 7
Graphics test: DIB BitBlt 26
Graphics test: GAPI BitBlt 6
Pocket Internet Explorer HTML load

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Pocket Internet Explorer JPEG load

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File Explorer large folder list 3211
Compress 1MB file using ZIP 5142
Decompress 1024x768 JPEG file 413
Arkaball frames per second 10
CPU test: Whetstones MFLOPS 3633
CPU test: Whetstones MOPS 1016
CPU test: Whetstones MWIPS 7285
Copy 1MB using memcpy 9

We used Spb Benchmark (www.spbsoftwarehouse.com), a tool to measure the performance of a Pocket PC device. The results were above average and proved to have no problem running your applications. The Touch Diamond did not managed to run Pocket Internet Explorer HTML and JPEG load tests probably because Opera Mobile was set as the default browser instead of Pocket IE, and there is no way to uninstall Opera Mobile. 

JBenchmark Pro Tests Results Best Record (based on online)
Business Math 78 495
Chess 16 121
Game Physics 135 736
Image Processing 18 122
Shortest Route Search 20 191
XML Parsing 25 350
ZIP Compression 19 194
Business Chart 253 1134
MIDP1 Game 227 1522
MIDP2 Game 1187 4386
MIDP2 Game (Medium Quality) 761 3096
MIDP2 Imaging 155 190
MIDP2 Imaging (Medium Quality) 130 183
Map 179 2137
MIDP2 Game (High Quality)

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 2945
MIDP2 Imaging (HIgh Quality)

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 181
 

In addition to the Spb benchmark, we also used JBenchmark Pro (www.JBenchmark.com), a mobile benchmark that measures Java ME user experience, performance and quality with modular, custom-built benchmark tests. The Touch Diamond did not manage to run the MIDP2 Game and Imaging tests at High Quality mode.

Overall, the HTC Touch Diamond is not just aesthetically pleasing, but it also has abundant features and connectivity options that a mobile road warrior would want. With the intuitive TouchFLO 3D interface and sensitive touchscreen, you can access your applications easily with just a touch of a finger (or stylus). However, the limited 4GB internal storage without any expandability options might prove to be a bane for some, along with the average battery life and there is occasional lag during usage.

At $ 1098 (without plan), the price for the HTC Touch Diamond is pretty steep. Good news is, the Telcos are currently offering it at an attractive $ 498 if you sign up with their mobile plans. If you can't wait for the 3G iPhone to hit our shores, or don't want to be classified as an iPhone fan boy, the HTC Touch Diamond is a great alternative mobile smartphone to get. Check it out right now!