HTC Desire 601
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Philips W737
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HTC Desire 601
Philips W737
Performance
46.336.6
Camera
19.111.3
Display
17.717.7
Battery
20.021.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.326.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.514.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Philips W737's 4.3-inch display, which has the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 601 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1.4 GHz dual-core CPU, providing better processing power compared to the W737's Snapdragon S4 Play and 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire 601 can record video at 1080p@30fps, whereas the W737 is limited to 480p@15fps.
- The Desire 601 has a smaller 2100 mAh battery compared to the W737's 2400 mAh, but the latter is heavier at 172g versus the Desire 601's 130g.
- Software-wise, the Desire 601 runs a more recent version of Android (4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2) with Sense UI, while the W737 operates on Android 4.0.4, lacking stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Philips W737
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 203
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB (3GB user available)
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
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, 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)
128 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.04 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, 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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity