HTC Desire 601
#8125
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
#8132Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 601 features a slightly heavier build at 130g compared to the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE's 137g, with both devices having a similar 4.5-inch display size and resolution, though the Desire uses a TFT panel while the Core employs a PLS panel.
- In terms of performance, the Desire is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.4 GHz dual-core CPU, offering better processing power than the Core's 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire can record video at 1080p, whereas the Core is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2100mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI 5, while the Core runs a stock version of Android 4.2.2, lacking stereo speakers and NFC support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
PLS
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (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
720p@30fps
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)
132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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, 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, hotspot
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, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes