HTC Butterfly
One of the first 1080p phones, with a vivid 5-inch Super LCD3.
The HTC Butterfly is a flagship HTC smartphone released Dec 2012, with a launch price of $600. It pairs the Snapdragon S4 Pro with a 5.0" LCD display, a 8 MP main camera and a 2,020 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 46/100 — One of the first full-HD phones. Standout strengths: one of the first 1080p phones — 441 ppi. and vivid super lcd3 panel. Main trade-off: small 2,020 mah battery struggled with 1080p.
One of the first full-HD phones.
HTC Butterfly (J Butterfly in Japan) was among the very first phones with a 1080p display — a 5-inch, 441 ppi Super LCD3 that wowed reviewers in late 2012. The small battery was the cost of pushing all those pixels, but the screen was a glimpse of the future.
Read the full review- One of the first 1080p phones — 441 ppi.
- Vivid Super LCD3 panel.
- Quad-core S4 Pro.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the HTC Butterfly compares
| HTC Butterfly | iPhone 6 Plus | HTC HD2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon S4 Pro | Apple A8 | — |
| Display | 5.0" LCD | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 4.3" LCD |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP · f/2.2 | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,020 mAh | 2,915 mAh | 1,230 mAh |
| Launch price | $600 | $749 | $600 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the HTC Butterfly released?
The HTC Butterfly was released in Dec 2012.
How much does the HTC Butterfly cost?
The HTC Butterfly launched at $600 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the HTC Butterfly screen size and type?
The HTC Butterfly has a 5.0" LCD display.
What chipset does the HTC Butterfly use?
The HTC Butterfly is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC Butterfly have?
The HTC Butterfly ships with 2 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the HTC Butterfly battery capacity?
The HTC Butterfly has a 2,020 mAh battery.
What is the HTC Butterfly main camera?
The HTC Butterfly has a 8 MP main camera.
Does the HTC Butterfly have a headphone jack?
The HTC Butterfly has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the HTC Butterfly get software updates?
The HTC Butterfly update policy: To Android 4.2.
How much does the HTC Butterfly weigh?
The HTC Butterfly weighs 140 g.
What colours does the HTC Butterfly come in?
The HTC Butterfly is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Red.
Is the HTC Butterfly worth buying?
HTC Butterfly (J Butterfly in Japan) was among the very first phones with a 1080p display — a 5-inch, 441 ppi Super LCD3 that wowed reviewers in late 2012. The small battery was the cost of pushing all those pixels, but the screen was a glimpse of the future. SpecEagle gives the HTC Butterfly an editorial score of 46/100.
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