HTC Desire 601
#8125
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
#7178Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 and Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim both feature a similar TFT display size of approximately 4.5 inches with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering comparable pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 601 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400, while the Galaxy S3 Slim utilizes a quad-core processor, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2100 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging support.
- The Desire 601 runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, while the Galaxy S3 Slim operates on Android 4.2 with TouchWiz UI, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with the Desire 601 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Galaxy S3 Slim.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.52"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~244 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)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, 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 x 66 x 9.7 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
130 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes