HTC Primo
#4077
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
#4436Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
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 I909 Galaxy S has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, resulting in 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 of RAM, whereas the Galaxy S has a more powerful Hummingbird chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 16GB of RAM, providing 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 the Primo lacks.
- The Galaxy S also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the unspecified capacity of the Primo, likely offering better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Primo runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Galaxy S operates on an older Android 2.1 (Eclair), resulting in a more modern experience on the Primo.
- Overall, the Galaxy S presents a more robust performance and battery life, while the Primo offers a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Primo
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Released asHTC One V
For China
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
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
123 x 64.2 x 10.8 mm (4.84 x 2.53 x 0.43 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 / 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
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 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes