HTC Desire 601
The HTC Desire 601 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, September. Released 2013, October
Also Known As
Previously known as HTC Zara
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 300
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
134.5 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.30 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Bands
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA version
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire 601 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the HTC Desire 601 does not have NFC.
Yes, the HTC Desire 601 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC Desire 601 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Desire 601 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HTC Desire 601 has stereo speakers.
The HTC Desire 601 ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Sense UI 5.
The HTC Desire 601 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The HTC Desire 601 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA.
The HTC Desire 601 has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
