| Hardware and OS | HTC Explorer | |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread); Sense UI 3.5 | |
| Processor | 600 MHz Cortex A5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 | |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | |
| Internal memory | 512 MB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 3.2" inc | |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 51.9% | |
| Display area | 30.5 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 180 PPI | |
| Colors | 256K | |
| Connectivity | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, EDR | |
| Edge | Up to 236.8 kbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 80 kbps | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| Main camera | 3.15 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 3.15 MP | |
| Video | 480p | |
| Multimedia | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| Colors | Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy | |
| Dimensions | 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 108 g | |
| Battery | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1230 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 485 h (2G) / Up to 445 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 33 min (3G)
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| Other | HTC Explorer | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 1.56 W/kg (head), 0.75 W/kg (body), SAR EU - 1.24 W/kg (head), 0.72 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2011, September | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |