HTC Butterfly 2
The HTC Butterfly 2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.4 x 70.2 x 10 mm (5.72 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 151g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD,
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
151g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.4 x 70.2 x 10 mm (5.72 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Butterfly 2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC Butterfly 2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the HTC Butterfly 2 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC2).
Yes, the HTC Butterfly 2 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC Butterfly 2 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Butterfly 2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HTC Butterfly 2 has stereo speakers.
The HTC Butterfly 2 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The HTC Butterfly 2 uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The HTC Butterfly 2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC Butterfly 2 has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
