HTC Desire 510 vs Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC Desire 510 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $14 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 130 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Nov 2014 |
Summary: HTC Desire 510 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC Desire 510 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT / PLS TFT |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, FWVGA (~208 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels |
Platform
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), HTC Sense UI 5.5/6 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) or Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 or Mali 400MP |
Memory
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
Main Camera
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | Geo-tagging | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Single | VGA / 0.3 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Stand-by | Up to 646 h (3G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 2000 mAh |
Body
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 139.9 x 69.8 x 10 mm (5.51 x 2.75 x 0.39 in) | 130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 158 g (5.57 oz) | 130 g |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM or Dual SIM (variant dependent) |
Comms
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, apt-X | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| HTC Desire 510 | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Announced | 2014, August | November 2014 |
| Status | Released 2014, September | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC Desire 510 or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
HTC Desire 510 — 2,100 mAh for the HTC Desire 510 versus 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Which is lighter, HTC Desire 510 or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — 158 g for the HTC Desire 510 versus 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Which is newer, HTC Desire 510 or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — Sep 2014 for the HTC Desire 510 versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Is the HTC Desire 510 or the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime rated higher?
We rate the HTC Desire 510 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4/10.
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