Category Breakdown
Celkon AR50
HTC Desire 601
Performance
27.946.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.649.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.922.5
Summary
- The Celkon AR50 features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the HTC Desire 601 has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the HTC Desire 601 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, offering better processing power compared to the Celkon's dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC can record video at 1080p@30fps, whereas the Celkon's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The HTC also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 2100 mAh compared to the Celkon's 2000 mAh.
- Both devices run Android 4.2.2, but the HTC Desire 601 can be upgraded to Android 4.4.2 and features HTC's Sense UI, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Celkon being slightly larger and heavier than the HTC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon AR50
HTC Desire 601
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Previously known as HTC Zara
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.3 x 73.4 x 9.8 mm (5.68 x 2.89 x 0.39 in)
134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

