HTC Desire 501
#7439
LG Prada 3.0
#6639Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 501
LG Prada 3.0
Performance
31.536.9
Camera
39.619.1
Display
16.954.4
Battery
20.016.0
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
42.941.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.922.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 501 and LG Prada 3.0 both feature a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Desire 501 uses a TFT panel while the Prada 3.0 employs an IPS LCD, potentially offering better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 501 has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU compared to the Prada's 1.0 GHz, although both have 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the Prada 3.0 can record video at 1080p, while the Desire 501's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Desire 501 has a larger battery capacity at 2100 mAh compared to the Prada's 1540 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Desire 501 runs a more recent version of Android, while the Prada 3.0 originally launched with Gingerbread and is upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 501 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Prada 3.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 501
LG Prada 3.0
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Prada K2, LG P940
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
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
2100 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
127.5 x 69 x 8.5 mm (5.02 x 2.72 x 0.33 in)
Weight
130 g
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android OS
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass