HTC Primo
#4077
Samsung Epic 4G
#3245Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung Epic 4G
Performance
59.565.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.259.0
Summary
- The HTC Primo features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Epic 4G has a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density of approximately 233 PPI.
- Both devices are powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, but the Epic 4G utilizes the Hummingbird chipset, which may offer better performance in certain tasks.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the Epic 4G supports video recording at 720p@30fps, whereas the Primo does not specify video capabilities.
- The Epic 4G has a 1500 mAh battery, providing more capacity than the unspecified battery of the Primo.
- In terms of software, the Primo runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Epic 4G initially launched with Android 2.1 (Eclair) but is upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Primo
Samsung Epic 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Released asHTC One V
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S ProFor Sprint
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
512MB RAM
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
124 x 65 x 14 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
Weight
N/A
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; WiMAX, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes