HTC Desire 601
#8125
ZTE Speed
#7179Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 601
ZTE Speed
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 ZTE Speed both feature a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar pixel density and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 601 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400, while the ZTE Speed utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 410, which may provide a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Speed includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, whereas the Desire 601 lacks a front camera.
- The Desire 601 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 2000 mAh battery in the ZTE Speed.
- Software-wise, the Desire 601 runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, while the ZTE Speed comes with Android 4.4.2, lacking the stereo speakers found in the HTC model.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 601 being slightly lighter and thinner than the ZTE Speed.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 601
ZTE Speed
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Previously known as HTC Zara
For Boost Mobile
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels (TBC), 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 MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 306
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
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-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)
134.6 x 66 x 10.2 mm (5.30 x 2.60 x 0.40 in)
Weight
130 g
136.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes