HTC Primo
#5095
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
#4956Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
Performance
52.745.9
Camera
39.613.8
Display
78.378.3
Battery
1.615.2
Build
17.016.7
Connectivity
27.835.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
29.430.1
Summary
- The HTC Primo features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Google Nexus S 4G has a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Primo is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the Nexus S 4G utilizes a single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU with 16GB storage and 512MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Nexus S 4G can record video at 480p.
- The Primo lacks battery capacity specifications, while the Nexus S 4G has a 1500mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Primo runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated experience compared to the Nexus S 4G's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Primo
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2011, May 08
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Released asHTC One V
For SprintAlso known as Samsung SPH-D720
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
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
w480p@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
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head)
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
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
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer