HTC Desire 601
#6698
Nokia Lumia 625
#6202Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Nokia Lumia 625
Performance
46.342.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.754.4
Battery
20.018.9
Build
0.217.2
Connectivity
49.343.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.524.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 625 has a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a lower resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipsets, but the Desire 601 has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.4 GHz compared to the Lumia's 1.2 GHz.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lumia's f/2.4 aperture may offer better low-light performance.
- The Desire 601 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Lumia's 2000 mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8, offering different user experiences.
- The build quality of the Desire is lighter at 130g, compared to the Lumia's 159g, and the dimensions of both devices are similar, with the Lumia being marginally thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Nokia Lumia 625
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.7"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
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 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable (BP-4GWA)
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)
133.3 x 72.3 x 9.2 mm, 87.6 cc (5.25 x 2.85 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
159 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Orange, Bright green, Yellow, Black and white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
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 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
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
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity