HTC Desire
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HTC Primo
#4077Category Breakdown
HTC Desire
HTC Primo
Performance
65.559.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.057.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire and HTC Primo both feature a 3.7-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Primo utilizes Super AMOLED technology compared to the Desire's AMOLED or SLCD options, potentially offering better color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the Primo has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, which may provide a smoother experience than the Desire's single-core 1.0 GHz Scorpion processor.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Primo supports video recording, while the Desire's video capabilities are limited to a software update.
- The Desire has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Primo's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The Desire runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), whereas the Primo operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- Overall, the Primo shows advancements in display technology, processing power, and software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire
HTC Primo
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Bravo, HTC Desire A8181
Released asHTC One V
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
AMOLED or SLCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
576MB RAM; 512MB
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.69 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
N/A
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Silver, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, 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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes