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HTC First

HTC First

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HTC One mini

HTC One mini

#4853

Category Breakdown

HTC First
HTC One mini
Performance
48.850.2
Camera
19.136.0
Display
45.445.3
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
49.544.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
23.330.7

Summary

  • The HTC First and HTC One mini both feature a 4.3-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
  • The HTC First has a 5 MP rear camera, while the HTC One mini has a 4 MP rear camera with HDR support, though both can record 1080p video.
  • The First has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the One mini's 1800 mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
  • Build quality is similar, with the First being slightly lighter and thinner, while the One mini offers stereo speakers and a more recent software experience with Sense UI, compared to the First's Facebook Home UI.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC First
HTC One mini

General

Release Date

2013
2013

Announced

2013
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.3"
4.3"

Type

Super LCD
Super LCD2

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200

GPU

Adreno 305
Adreno 305

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
4 MP, 1/3.0", 2µm, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

1.6 MP
1.6 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
1800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 1800 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

126 x 65 x 8.9 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
132 x 63.2 x 9.3 mm (5.20 x 2.49 x 0.37 in)

Weight

123.9 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black, Red, Pale Blue
Glacial Silver, Stealth Black, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.90 W/kg (head)     0.49 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, DLNA

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Facebook Home UI
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), Sense UI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass