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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
52.746.4
Camera
39.615.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
1.616.4
Build
17.017.3
Connectivity
27.828.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.426.2

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

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, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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
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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

0.37 W/kg (head)
0.61 W/kg (head)     0.49 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, 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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

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

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass