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HTC First

HTC First

#6542
ZTE V96

ZTE V96

#7231

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