HTC Primo
#4077
Samsung Vibrant
#4462Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung Vibrant
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 Vibrant has a 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 Vibrant utilizes a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU with 16GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Vibrant can record video at 720p@30fps, while the Primo does not specify video capabilities.
- The Vibrant's battery capacity is 1500mAh, providing longer usage time compared to the unspecified battery capacity of the Primo.
- Software-wise, the Primo runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which is more advanced than the Vibrant's Android 2.1 (Eclair), though the Vibrant can be upgraded to 2.2 (Froyo).
- Overall, the Vibrant offers superior performance, display size, and battery capacity, while the Primo has a more recent software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Primo
Samsung Vibrant
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Released asHTC One V
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung T959 Galaxy S
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 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
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 & Design
Dimensions
N/A
122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
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
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), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes