HTC Explorer
#7505
ZTE Kis V788
#6847Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
ZTE Kis V788
Performance
45.252.1
Camera
11.939.6
Display
38.133.2
Battery
12.714.0
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.923.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.621.8
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Kis V788 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at approximately 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex A5 CPU, whereas the Kis V788 has a more capable 800 MHz CPU, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Kis V788 includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Explorer has a smaller 1230 mAh battery compared to the Kis V788's 1400 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Both devices run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), but the Explorer utilizes HTC's Sense UI, providing a different software experience.
- The Explorer is lighter at 108g compared to the Kis V788's 120g, with the latter also supporting NFC connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
ZTE Kis V788
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
N/A
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
800 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
114.3 x 61.6 x 11.5 mm (4.5 x 2.43 x 0.45 in)
Weight
108 g
120 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
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass