HTC Primo
#5095
Samsung Vibrant
#6107Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung Vibrant
Performance
52.745.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
1.615.2
Build
17.016.4
Connectivity
27.827.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.425.2
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
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, 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
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
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
Colors
Black
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head)
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass