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

