Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
HTC One VX
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a TFT display while the HTC One VX uses a Super LCD2 display, both measuring 4.5 inches with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 601 has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the 1.2 GHz in the One VX, though both share the same RAM and GPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Desire 601 has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh in the One VX.
- Software-wise, the Desire 601 runs a newer version of Android with Sense UI 5, while the One VX operates on Android 4.0 with Sense UI 4.
- The Desire 601 also includes stereo speakers, which the One VX lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
HTC One VX
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
Super LCD2
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
133.5 x 67.6 x 9.2 mm (5.26 x 2.66 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
124.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
White, Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

