HTC Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 are two mid-end Android smartphones. Which is better between the two?
Both HTC Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 have almost same size. Both also have nearly same touch screen size. HTC Explorer has 3.2 inches touch screen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution (180ppi), while Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 has 3.27-inch touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution (176ppi).
Both HTC Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 use Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. For performance, HTC Explorer powered by 600MHz processor, Adreno 200 GPU, and 512MB RAM, while Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 is powered by 800MHz processor, Adreno 200 GPU and 512MB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 also has much larger internal memory capacity that is 4GB. Both are equipped with microSD slot up to 32GB.
Both smartphones are equipped with powerful 3.2 MP camera. Unfortunately they are not equipped with front camera.
HTC Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 are equipped with connectivity features like 3G network with HSDPA and HSUPA, Wi-Fi b / g / n with Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, and microUSB port. For power capacity, Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 is equipped with 1300mAh battery capacity, while HTC Explore comes with 1230mAh battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 has cheaper price tag than HTC Explorer. So we prefer Samsung Galaxy Mini 2. Besides its cheaper price, Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 has also some better features such as bigger screen, larger internal memory, and processor with faster clock-speed.
HTC Explorer and Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 Specifications Comparison
| Specifications | HTC Explorer | Samsung Galaxy mini 2 |
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| *PICTURE* | ||
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| *BASIC INFORMATION* | ||
| Released | October 03, 2011 (4th Quarter) | February 13, 2012 (1st Quarter) |
| Network Technology | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| *BODY* | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 102.8 x 57.2 x 12. | 108.9 x 58.6 x 12.3 |
| Weight (g) | 108 | 100 |
| Colours choice | Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy | Black/Orange |
| QWERTY Keypad | No | No |
| *PROCESSOR/ MEMORY* | ||
| CPU | 600MHz Sncorpion CPU | 800 MHz |
| Internal Storage | 90 MB storage, 512 MB ROM | 4 GB storage |
| RAM | 384 MB RAM | 512 MB |
| External Memory | microSD (up to 32GB) | microSD (up to 32GB) |
| GPU | - | Adreno 200 |
| Chipset | - | Qualcomm MSM7227 |
| *SOFTWARE* | ||
| Platform / OS | Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) | Android OS v2.3.6 (Gingerbread) |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, IM | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, RSS |
| Java (J2ME) | via Java MIDP emulator | via Java MIDP emulator |
| Others Software | SNS integration, Digital compass, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Organizer | SNS integration,Organizer,Document viewer,Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration |
| *DISPLAY* | ||
| Design | Candybar | Candybar |
| Screen Size & Resolution | 3.2 inches, 320 x 480 pixels | 3.27 inches.320 x 480 pixels(~176 ppi pixel density) |
| Screen Color | TFT touchscreen, 256K colors | TFT 262K |
| Multi Touch | No | Yes |
| Screen Protection | - | - |
| *SOUND* | ||
| Alert | - | MP3, Vibration |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Extra Feature | MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA player | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3 player |
| *CAMERA* | ||
| Type/Capacity | 3.2 Megapixel | 3 Megapixel |
| Max. Resolution | 2048x1536 | 2048x1536 |
| Secondary Camera | No | No |
| Video Recording | - | - |
| Flash | No | No |
| Extra Features | autofocus, Geo-tagging, face detection | Geo-tagging |
| *CONNECTIVITY* | ||
| HSDPA | HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps | HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Up to 236.8 kbps | Yes |
| WiFi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| NFC Support | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, EDR | Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR |
| USB Port | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| *ENTERTAINMENT* | ||
| TV Receiver | No | No |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Entertainment Others | - | - |
| *BATTERY* | ||
| Battery Type/ Capacity | Li-Ion 1230 mAh | Standard battery, Li-Ion 1300 mAh |
| TalkTime | Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 33 min (3G) | Up to 12Hr (2G); 7.5Hr (3G) |
| Stand-by | Up to 485 h (2G) / Up to 445 h (3G) | Up to 600Hr (2G); 450Hr (3G) |
The Explorer is a budget handset basically designed to first-time smartphone users, with a focus on keeping things simple and easy to use. It works on Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system and powered by 600 MHz Scorpion Processor.
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