HTC Desire C (CDMA) vs Motorola Primus (XT621)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire C vs Motorola Primus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2017 10:25 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:25 PM

Compare Motorola Primus X HTC Desire C (CDMA) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola Primus (XT621) Compare HTC Desire C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Primus (XT621)

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!

5 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Primus (XT621)
+4GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4"14% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAh	vs	+1860 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Change model
Model	Desire C (CDMA)	Primus (XT621)
Other model names	Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music	Nextel Motorola Primus XT621, Motorola XT621 Primus
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Latin America)
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	11/26/2012	1/1/2013
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	iDEN 800 UMTS 2100/1900/1700
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	iDEN, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP7X
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)