HTC Explorer
#7505
Lava Iris 350m
#7329Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
Lava Iris 350m
Performance
45.252.7
Camera
11.939.6
Display
38.116.0
Battery
12.712.3
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.915.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.619.4
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a more compact build with a smaller 3.2-inch display compared to the Lava Iris 350m's 3.5-inch screen, both utilizing TFT technology and offering the same resolution but differing in pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer is powered by a 600 MHz single-core CPU, while the Iris 350m has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Explorer is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera versus the Iris 350m's 2 MP, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Iris 350m at 1200 mAh compared to the Explorer's 1230 mAh, but both have no fast charging options.
- The Explorer runs on an older Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the Iris 350m operates on Android 4.2.2, offering a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the HTC Explorer has a better camera and build quality, while the Lava Iris 350m offers improved performance and software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
Lava Iris 350m
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
For India
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
118 x 62 x 10.2 mm (4.65 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
Weight
108 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Grey, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer