HTC Desire 601 (LTE) vs Razer Phone 2

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 601 vs Razer Phone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/21/2018 2:46 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:23 PM

Compare Razer Phone 2 X HTC Desire 601 (LTE) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Razer Phone 2 Compare HTC Desire 601 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.72"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone 2

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	vs	29 Advantages Razer Phone 2
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)181% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.59GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)16% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+513 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.72"27% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches57% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
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Model	Desire 601 (LTE)	Phone 2
Other model names	HTC Desire 601 4G LTE, HTC Zara	Razer Phone 2 RZ35-0259 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl 2
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Razer
Release date	12/1/2013	10/1/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.7 x 134.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.3 in)	78.99 x 158.5 millimeters (3.11 x 6.24 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	580nits[typ] Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 286076 (v7) Geekbench: 9110 (v4.4) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4.59GB available)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS EMEA: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.1"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • HTC Sense UI 5.0 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 1.4µm pixel size camera • HTC Connect • HTC BoomSound dual frontal stereo speakers • Dropbox 25GB Java framework	• Colors: Mirror black, Satin black • RGB illuminated logo on the back • Vapor chamber cooling
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 601 (LTE)	Razer Phone 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered