Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 612
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Performance
43.338.6
Camera
19.119.0
Display
43.917.7
Battery
19.717.1
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
46.930.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
27.015.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 612 features a larger 4.7-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 4.3-inch TFT screen of the Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865, offering slightly better pixel density and overall visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 612 is powered by a more modern Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the ATRIX 2 utilizes an older dual-core TI OMAP 4430.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Desire 612 can record video at 1080p@30fps, whereas the ATRIX 2 is limited to 1080p@24fps.
- The Desire 612 also has a larger battery capacity of 2040 mAh compared to the ATRIX 2's 1785 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Desire 612 runs on Android 4.4.2 with Sense UI 5.5, providing a more updated user experience than the ATRIX 2, which is limited to Android 2.3 and 4.0.4.
- Overall, the HTC Desire 612 presents superior build quality, performance, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 612
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
For Verizon
For AT&TAlso known as Motorola MB865, Motorola Atrix Refresh, Motorola Fuath, Motorola Edison, Motorola 4G Atrix 2
Display
Size
4.7"
4.3"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@24fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
1785 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2040 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 70.4 x 9.4 mm (5.66 x 2.77 x 0.37 in)
126 x 66 x 10 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
146 g
147 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5.5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

