Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Motorola ATRIX
Performance
46.340.9
Camera
19.118.7
Display
17.717.7
Battery
20.018.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.329.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.515.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density compared to the Motorola ATRIX's 4.0-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 601 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, while the ATRIX uses an Nvidia Tegra 2 with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, giving the Desire 601 an edge in processing power.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire 601 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the ATRIX records at 720p, with 1080p available only via software update.
- The Desire 601 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2100 mAh compared to the ATRIX's 1930 mAh, which may lead to better battery life.
- In terms of software experience, the Desire 601 runs Android 4.2.2 (upgradable to 4.4.2) with Sense UI, while the ATRIX is limited to Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), resulting in a more modern software experience on the Desire 601.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 601 being slightly larger and lighter than the ATRIX.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Motorola ATRIX
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 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)
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 305
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps, 1080p (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1930 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1930 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)
117.8 x 63.5 x 11 mm (4.64 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
Weight
130 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 14.4/2 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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

