HTC Desire 601
#8125
Sony Xperia E1 II
#7172Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
Sony Xperia E1 II
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 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E1 II has a 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 601 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, whereas the Xperia E1 II utilizes a quad-core CPU, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E1 II offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the Desire 601 lacks.
- The Desire 601 is equipped with a 2100 mAh battery, while the Xperia E1 II's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Software-wise, the Desire 601 runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, while the Xperia E1 II operates on Android 4.4.4 with Timescape UI, indicating a more updated software experience for the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
Sony Xperia E1 II
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 1.3 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
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion, 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)
N/A
Weight
130 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
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
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes