HTC First
The HTC First is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 126 x 65 x 8.9 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 123.9g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8930 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, April. Released 2013, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Facebook Home UI
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
342 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
123.9g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
126 x 65 x 8.9 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Colors
White, Black, Red, Pale Blue
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 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, dual-band, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC First does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC First has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the HTC First does not support a memory card.
The HTC First SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC First has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC First ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Facebook Home UI.
The HTC First uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC First supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot.
The HTC First has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
