Category Breakdown
HTC First
NEC Terrain
Performance
48.847.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
45.417.9
Battery
18.918.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.549.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
23.322.1
Summary
- The HTC First features a 4.3-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the NEC Terrain's smaller 3.1-inch TFT display at 640 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC First is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, while the NEC Terrain uses a slightly faster Snapdragon S4 Plus at 1.5 GHz.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC First can record video at 1080p, whereas the Terrain is limited to 720p.
- The HTC First has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Terrain's 1900 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The HTC First runs on Android 4.1 with Facebook Home UI, while the NEC Terrain operates on Android 4.0, and the Terrain includes stereo speakers, which the First does not.
- Overall, the HTC First offers better display quality, performance, and camera capabilities, while the NEC Terrain has a more compact design and stereo sound.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC First
NEC Terrain
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
3.1"
Type
Super LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.6 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, 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)
127.5 x 64.5 x 14.5 mm (5.02 x 2.54 x 0.57 in)
Weight
123.9 g
171.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Pale Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
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 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

