HTC Desire 601 Pro Reviews

With stylings taken from its luxurious big brother, along with a set of powerful speakers, 4G connectivity, a decent camera and an affordable price, the Desire 601 is a solid all-round Android phone. It's let down by its older Android software however, not to mention its relatively low resolution display, but even so, if you're after an attractive HTC with 4G and don't want to splash out on the flagship, it's definitely worth a look.

The HTC Desire 601 is an OK mid-range smartphone. It doesn't fascinate us in any area, including the design, the internals and the software. However, it does deliver a decent user experience with no significant slow-downs. Sadly, we're a bit disappointed to see this handset employ a resolution of 540 x 960, as well as such a run-of-the-mill camera. These are the components that are most obviously lacking in the Desire 601. Other than that, it's neither outstanding, nor too bad in any aspect. It just that – just another mid-ranger. Hopefully, HTC will price this one reasonably, but just in case you're put off by its price or something else, you might want to take a look at the HTC One mini, if you're ready to spend a bit more on a new smartphone. Another option is the Desire 600, which is a bit more higher-end in every respect. Finally, if you're looking for something a bit more 'Samsung', the Galaxy S4 mini might be all that you're looking for - it sports a slightly smaller screen, but also a better camera.