Category Breakdown
HTC Desire C
LG Optimus L5 E610
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
60.060.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.353.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire C features a smaller 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG Optimus L5 E610 has a larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 chipset, but the LG has a slightly faster 800 MHz CPU compared to the 600 MHz of the HTC.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG offers autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the LG is also superior at 1500 mAh compared to the HTC's 1230 mAh.
- Both run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), but the LG has NFC support, which the HTC lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire C
LG Optimus L5 E610
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus L5 Dual E612
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A5
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
107.2 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.22 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
118.3 x 66.5 x 9.5 mm (4.66 x 2.62 x 0.37 in)
Weight
100 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Polar White, Stealth Black, Flamenco Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

