HTC Panache
#8440
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
HTC Panache
Plum Axe
Performance
39.134.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.014.0
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
27.925.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.119.6
Summary
- The HTC Panache features a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Axe has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Panache is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with 8GB of storage and 768MB of RAM, compared to the Plum Axe's Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Panache can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Plum Axe's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Both devices are equipped with a 1400mAh battery and lack fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Panache runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the Axe operates on a more recent Android 4.0, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- The Panache is heavier at 150g compared to the Axe's 98g, making the latter more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Panache
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For North CanadaAlso known as HTC Panache 4G
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
8GB (1.2GB user available), 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.2 x 62.5 x 11.1 mm (4.81 x 2.46 x 0.44 in)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
150 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass