Overall Score
28.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5264)28.6
Performance(#4771)55.9
Camera(#5191)35.2
Display(#6565)47.2
Battery(#6182)19.6
Build(#3432)16.0
Connectivity(#3153)56.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The HTC Butterfly features a sleek design with dimensions of 143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 140g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset, a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera has an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2.1 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2020mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited size.
- The device runs on Android 4.1.1 with an upgrade path to 4.4.2, featuring HTC's Sense UI 5 for a customized experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, while it lacks 5G support.
- The absence of wireless charging and water resistance may be drawbacks for some users.
- Overall, the HTC Butterfly combines a solid build with decent performance and display quality.
- Special features include the microUSB 2.0 port for MHL TV-out functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as HTC Deluxe
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper LCD3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2020 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143 x 70.5 x 9.1 mm (5.63 x 2.78 x 0.36 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.97 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass