HTC Primo
#5095
Samsung Focus
#6403Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung Focus
Performance
52.738.4
Camera
39.614.0
Display
78.378.3
Battery
1.615.2
Build
17.017.1
Connectivity
27.825.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.423.8
Summary
- The HTC Primo features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Focus has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Primo is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the Focus has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor with 1.0 GHz and 8GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Focus supports video recording at 720p@25fps, while the Primo's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Focus also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the unspecified capacity of the Primo, which may affect overall battery life.
- Software-wise, the Primo runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Focus operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, leading to different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Primo
Samsung Focus
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Released asHTC One V
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB RAM
8GB 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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@25fps
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
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
119.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head)
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass