Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
HTC Desire VC
Performance
31.333.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.016.4
Build
67.90.2
Connectivity
39.534.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.223.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG features a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC Desire VC has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density for the latter.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone C is powered by an Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core processor with 1.2 GHz, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the Desire VC's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone C can record video at 1080p.
- The Zenfone C also has a larger battery capacity of 2100 mAh compared to the 1650 mAh of the Desire VC, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone C runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Desire VC operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Sense UI 4, indicating a more updated software experience for the Zenfone C.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
HTC Desire VC
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA, f/2.8
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.5 x 67 x 10.9 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.43 in)
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
150 g
119 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

