HTC Explorer
#7505
Lava Iris 404e
#7585Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
Lava Iris 404e
Performance
45.226.0
Camera
11.939.6
Display
38.134.1
Battery
12.714.0
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.917.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.618.2
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a compact build with dimensions of 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm and a weight of 108g, while the Lava Iris 404e is slightly larger at 125 x 64 x 9.9 mm and weighs 113g.
- The Explorer has a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 180 ppi, whereas the Iris 404e offers a 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of about 233 ppi, providing a clearer image.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer is powered by a 600 MHz single-core processor and 512MB of RAM, while the Iris 404e features a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Explorer is 3.15 MP, capable of 480p video, compared to the Iris 404e's 2 MP rear camera, which also supports video recording but lacks the same resolution.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Iris 404e at 1400 mAh versus the Explorer's 1230 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Finally, the Explorer runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Sense UI 3.5, while the Iris 404e operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
Lava Iris 404e
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
For India
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
320
480
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 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
2GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
Panorama
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 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)
125 x 64 x 9.9 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
108 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Black/White
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
3.0, A2DP
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 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer