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HTC Primo

HTC Primo

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Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani

Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani

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Category Breakdown

HTC Primo
Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani
Performance
59.557.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.256.5

Summary

  • The HTC Primo features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at approximately 233 PPI.
  • In terms of performance, the Primo is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy S utilizes a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU with 16GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the Galaxy S can record video at 720p@30fps, which is superior to the Primo's capabilities.
  • The Galaxy S also has a larger 1650mAh battery compared to the unspecified capacity of the Primo's battery, likely providing better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the Primo runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Galaxy S operates on an older Android 2.2 (Froyo), resulting in a more modern software experience for the Primo.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Primo
Samsung I9010 Galaxy S Giorgio Armani

General

Release Date

2012
2011

Announced

2012
2010

Description

Released asHTC One V
N/A

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
16GB

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
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

N/A
1650 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Po 1650 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

N/A
122.5 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)

Weight

N/A
123 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
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, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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 2.2 (Froyo)

OS Version

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes