HTC Explorer
#7505
Samsung A897 Mythic
#9239Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
Samsung A897 Mythic
Performance
45.235.0
Camera
11.910.6
Display
38.127.4
Battery
12.711.9
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.919.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.612.9
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a compact build with dimensions of 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm and weighs 108g, while the Samsung A897 Mythic is slightly larger at 114 x 52 x 12.7 mm, also weighing 108g.
- The Explorer has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, whereas the Mythic offers a 3.3-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the Explorer is powered by a 600 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the Mythic has 189MB RAM, indicating the Explorer may handle tasks slightly better.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Mythic supports autofocus and records video at a lower resolution of 320p compared to the Explorer's 480p.
- The Explorer's battery capacity is 1230mAh, slightly higher than the Mythic's 1150mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- In terms of software experience, the Explorer runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the Mythic's software specifications are unspecified, potentially affecting user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
Samsung A897 Mythic
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.2"
3.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~223 ppi density)
PPI
320
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
N/A
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
189MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
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)
114 x 52 x 12.7 mm (4.49 x 2.05 x 0.5 in)
Weight
108 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.56 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer