Category Breakdown
HTC First
ZTE V96
Performance
48.854.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
45.420.3
Battery
18.91.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.545.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.319.9
Summary
- The HTC First features a compact build with dimensions of 126 x 65 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 123.9g, while the ZTE V96 is a larger device with a 10.1" display but lacks specific weight and dimensions.
- The HTC First has a Super LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a higher pixel density (~342 ppi) compared to the ZTE V96's TFT display at 800 x 1280 pixels (~149 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the HTC First is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, while the ZTE V96 uses a Snapdragon S4 Plus with a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE V96 offers a higher resolution 2 MP selfie camera compared to the HTC's 1.6 MP.
- The HTC First has a 2000 mAh battery, while the ZTE V96's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the HTC First on Android 4.1 and the ZTE V96 on Android 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC First
ZTE V96
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
4.3"
10.1"
Type
Super LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
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)
N/A
Weight
123.9 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Pale Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / UMTS / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
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
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
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, compass

