HTC Primo
#4077
Samsung W850
#3415Category Breakdown
HTC Primo
Samsung W850
Performance
59.564.0
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.258.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Rose Black, Snow White, Valentine Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
N/A
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes