HTC Desire 601

The HTC Desire 601 (branded in some markets as the HTC Desire, unrelated to the original Desire) is an Android smartphone designed and manufactured by HTC. The Desire 601 is a mid-range device carrying design traits from the HTC One and One Mini, utilizing a dual-core processor, 4.5-inch qHD display, and offering LTE support.

HTC Desire 601
ManufacturerHTC
SeriesDesire
First releasedOctober 2013
PredecessorHTC Desire X, HTC One VX
RelatedHTC One Mini
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions134.5 mm (5.30 in) H
66.7 mm (2.63 in) W
9.9 mm (0.39 in) D
Operating systemAndroid 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean"
(upgradable to Android 4.4.2 "KitKat")
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPU1.4 GHz dual-core Krait
GPUAdreno 305 or VideoCore IV (BCM23550) in dual-SIM version[1]
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage8 GB
Removable storageMicroSDXC (up to 64 GB)
Battery2100 mAh Li-Po
Display4.5 in
540×960 pixels (245 ppi)
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Rear camera5-megapixel, 1.4 μm camera with auto focus, BSI image sensor, smart LED flash, dedicated imaging chip, continuous shooting
1080p HD video recording
Front cameraVGA
ConnectivityWi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 Ghz)
GPS & GLONASS
Bluetooth 4.0 with apt-X
DLNA
Wi-Fi Direct
Miracast
Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB 2.0 (Micro-B Port, USB charging)
OtherAccelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
References[2][3]

Development and release

The Desire 601 was first revealed by evleaks in July 2013 under the codename "Zara", describing its design as being a mixture of the HTC One and recent Desire-branded devices, and indicating that it might be released on Sprint in the United States. The device was officially unveiled as the Desire 601 on 3 September 2013, with a release in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in October 2013. In the United Kingdom, it was exclusively released by Vodafone.[4][5][6] On 18 November 2013, Sprint subsidiary Virgin Mobile USA announced it would release the Desire 601 under the name HTC Desire.[7] On 27 November 2013, a Dual-SIM version of the HTC Desire 601 was released in Taiwan.[8]

Specifications

The overall design of the HTC Desire 601 echoes that of the HTC One, with a soft polycarbonate shell, front-facing stereo speakers, and a pair of navigation keys. A removable rear cover exposes a removable, 2100 mAh battery, and a microSD slot.[9] The device uses a 1.4 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 system-on-chip with 1 GB of RAM, a 4.5 inch qHD Super LCD 2 display, and 8 GB of internal storage. The device also supports LTE networks where available. The Desire 601 also includes a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera which supports 1080p video recording.[10]

The Desire 601 ships with Android 4.2.2 and HTC Sense 5, offering the BlinkFeed, Zoe, and Highlights features from the HTC One.[10]

Reception

The Desire 601 was released to mixed reviews. Its build quality was considered to be in line with other HTC devices with "soft touch" polycarbonate exteriors, while its processor was considered to be fast for its class. The Desire 601's camera was considered to be well below average in comparison to the UltraPixel camera of the One and One Mini, while its speakers were panned for not being as powerful as their counterparts on the One.[10][11] CNET was similarly conservative, noting that the 601's screen, despite being good enough for everyday use, was not high definition like its Motorola-produced competitor, the Moto G, and that the device's performance was sufficient for "casual bird-flinging gamers."[12]

Hardware Zone noted that while it could not be compared to the higher quality metal construction of the One, the Desire 601 was praised for having a "comfortable" feel and a compact form that was sufficient for one-handed use, and its "powerful" camera hardware. Overall, however, the Desire 601 was panned for having a low resolution screen, underperforming on benchmarks in comparison to other phones in its class (such as the LG Optimus F5, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, and Sony Xperia SP), and for not being released soon enough to sufficiently compete. In conclusion, however, it was felt that the Desire 601 "will not disappoint anyone who is looking for an affordable 4G LTE Android smartphone."[9]

References
  1. http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_601_dual_sim-5871.php
  2. "HTC Desire 601 - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  3. "HTC Desire 601". HTC. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  4. "HTC Desire 601 heading exclusively to Vodafone". TechRadar. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  5. "HTC One Max coming to AT&T, HTC Zara to Sprint?". PhoneArena. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  6. "HTC Desire 601, aka Zara, announced". PhoneArena. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  7. "Virgin Mobile signs new HTC Desire with LTE, BoomSound". CNET. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  8. "HTC announces Desire 700, 501 and dual-SIM 601 in Taiwan". GSMArena. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
  9. "HTC Desire 601 - Ultimate Value Smartphone?". Hardware Zone. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  10. "Hands on: HTC Desire 601 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  11. "HTC Desire 601 Review". PhoneArena. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  12. "HTC Desire 601 review". CNET. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
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