HTC Primo
#5095
Samsung W850
#5674Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung W850
Performance
52.761.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
78.372.3
Battery
1.612.3
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
27.821.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.426.9
Summary
- The HTC Primo features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung W850 has a slightly smaller 3.5-inch AMOLED resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but lower pixel density at approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Primo is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, outperforming the W850's 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 440MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Primo lacks detailed battery specifications, while the W850 has a 1200 mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the Primo on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience compared to the W850.
- Overall, the Primo has a slight edge in display and performance, while the W850 offers a larger battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Primo
Samsung W850
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
Released asHTC One V
For South KoreaAlso known as Samsung W8500, Samsung W8550
Display
Size
3.7"
3.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM6246
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
800 Mhz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB RAM
440MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
115.2 x 58.3 x 13.1 mm (4.54 x 2.30 x 0.52 in)
Weight
N/A
120.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Rose Black, Snow White, Valentine Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head)
N/A
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
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, 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)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity