HTC Desire 601
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HTC EVO 3D
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HTC Desire 601
HTC EVO 3D
Performance
46.336.2
Camera
19.118.7
Display
17.739.4
Battery
20.016.9
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
49.331.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.519.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a more modern build with a lighter weight of 130g compared to the heavier 170g of the HTC EVO 3D, which also has a thicker profile.
- In terms of display, the Desire 601 offers a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the EVO 3D has a 4.3-inch 3D LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the Desire 601 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, providing better processing capabilities than the EVO 3D's older Snapdragon S3 at 1.2 GHz.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire 601 can record video at 1080p, whereas the EVO 3D is limited to 720p.
- The Desire 601 also has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the EVO 3D's 1730 mAh.
- Finally, the Desire 601 runs on a more recent version of Android (4.2.2) with Sense UI 5, while the EVO 3D originally shipped with Android 2.3, upgradable only to 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
HTC EVO 3D
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
3D LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
1GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps (2D), 720p@30fps (3D)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
126 x 65 x 12.1 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.48 in)
Weight
130 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.89 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass