HTC Desire 601
#8125
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
#8133Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
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 and Samsung Galaxy Express 2 both feature a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Express 2 has a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU compared to the 1.4 GHz in the Desire 601, although both share the same GPU and RAM capacity.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 5 MP rear camera, but the Express 2 includes video capabilities without specifying frame rates.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2100 mAh battery, providing comparable longevity.
- The Desire 601 runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, while the Express 2 uses a stock version of the same OS, lacking stereo speakers.
- Build quality is similar, with the Desire 601 being slightly heavier and larger than the Express 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Express 2 G3815, Samsung Galaxy Express II
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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)
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB 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
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)
132.4 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.21 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
134.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Blue, White
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 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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes