Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Huawei SnapTo
Performance
46.343.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.756.5
Battery
20.020.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.338.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.524.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Huawei SnapTo has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, but the SnapTo has a quad-core CPU compared to the dual-core in the Desire 601, which may offer better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the SnapTo's video recording is limited to 720p, whereas the Desire 601 can record at 1080p.
- The Desire 601 has a 2100 mAh battery, while the SnapTo has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Desire 601 runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, whereas the SnapTo operates on Android 4.4 with EMUI 2.3, which may provide a different user experience.
- The Desire 601 also includes stereo speakers, while the SnapTo lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Huawei SnapTo
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
Also known as Huawei G620
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
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, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
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)
144.5 x 72.4 x 8.4 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight
130 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 42.2/3.6 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.4 (KitKat), EMUI 2.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

