HTC Primo
#5095
Samsung Epic 4G
#5453Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung Epic 4G
Performance
52.765.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
1.615.2
Build
17.015.8
Connectivity
27.825.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.427.7
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass