[Q] Available RAM seems low

[spmode]

My available memory is usually around 600mb. I have basically the same apps installed as I did on my Nexus 4, which usually had around 1gb free. What could be causing this big difference?

 

[mwatson]

Nexus 4 doesn't have the bloat as other phones

 

[Vincent Law]

My available memory is usually around 600mb. I have basically the same apps installed as I did on my Nexus 4, which usually had around 1gb free. What could be causing this big difference?

More reserved RAM and HTC's software. It's not that big of a difference if you consider the reserved RAM.

 

[spmode]

More reserved RAM and HTC's software. It's not that big of a difference if you consider the reserved RAM.

I see, I didn't realize there was reserved RAM. It was weird b/c HTC's system info said I was only using about 400mb, but other mem software said I only had about 500-600mb free. I guess it's just one of those things.