HTC Explorer
#7505
ZTE Open
#7095Category Breakdown
HTC Explorer
ZTE Open
Performance
45.259.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
38.116.0
Battery
12.712.3
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
27.924.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.620.6
Summary
- The HTC Explorer features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Open has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer has a 600 MHz CPU compared to the Open's 1.0 GHz CPU, which may offer better responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Open supports video recording, whereas the Explorer does not.
- The battery capacity is similar, with the Explorer at 1230 mAh and the Open at 1200 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Explorer runs Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the Open operates on Firefox OS 1.0, leading to different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones being lightweight and compact, though the Explorer is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Explorer
ZTE Open
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Also known as HTC Pico
N/A
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
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz Cortex A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
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
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)
114 x 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)
Weight
108 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Blue, Orange
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Firefox OS 1.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity