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HTC Desire 601 (LTE) vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 601 vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X HTC Desire 601 (LTE) 05Points
HTC Desire 601 (LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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11Points Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) Compare HTC Desire 601 X
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)

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!

Desire 601 (LTE)} 5 Advantages HTC Desire 601 (LTE) vs Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15%
Lighter		vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+245 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs229 PPI
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-coreAdvantage
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT Super LCD 2vs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"vs+4.8"7%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+2300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
31 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
8GB (4.59GB available) / 8GB (5GB available)
16 million
540x960 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
ModelDesire 601 (LTE)Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Other model namesHTC Desire 601 4G LTE, HTC ZaraT-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCSony
Release date12/1/20139/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)66.7 x 134.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.3 in)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4.59GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS EMEA: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours12 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)640 hours (26.7 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Black, White
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• ANT+
• Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire 601 (LTE)Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
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