HTC Explorer
#5289
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
#5299Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Performance
65.565.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.155.1
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 Galaxy Attain 4G is slightly larger at 113.1 x 60.5 x 11.7 mm and weighs 119.1g.
- Both devices have TFT displays, but the Explorer's 3.2-inch screen offers a slightly higher pixel density of 180 ppi compared to the Attain's 3.5-inch display at 165 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Explorer is powered by a 600 MHz CPU, while the Attain has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both offering a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Attain includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Explorer has a smaller 1230 mAh battery, whereas the Attain has a larger 1650 mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- Both run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), but the Explorer features Sense UI 3.5, while the Attain does not specify a custom UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
For MetroPCSAlso known Samsung SCH-R920
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
113.1 x 60.5 x 11.7 mm (4.45 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
Weight
108 g
119.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes