HTC 7 Surround
#6308
HTC Desire VC
#6519Category Breakdown
HTC 7 Surround
HTC Desire VC
Performance
42.533.1
Camera
14.139.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
12.716.4
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
25.134.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
24.323.3
Summary
- The HTC 7 Surround features a 3.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Desire VC has a slightly larger 4.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 7 Surround is powered by a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 with 16GB of storage and 448MB of RAM, compared to the Desire VC's Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 with 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire VC supports video recording, whereas the 7 Surround is limited to 720p.
- The Desire VC also has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the 1230 mAh of the 7 Surround.
- In terms of software, the 7 Surround runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Desire VC operates on Android 4.0 with Sense UI 4, offering a different user experience.
- The build quality of the Desire VC is lighter and slimmer, weighing 119g and measuring 9.5mm in thickness, compared to the 165g and 13mm thickness of the 7 Surround.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC 7 Surround
HTC Desire VC
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
16GB 448MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.7 x 61.5 x 13 mm (4.71 x 2.42 x 0.51 in)
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
165 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.43 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity