HTC Amaze 4G
#8064
HTC Velocity 4G
#8061Category Breakdown
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Velocity 4G
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Amaze 4G features a slightly smaller 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the HTC Velocity 4G has a larger 4.5-inch S-LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion CPU and have 1GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The Amaze 4G has an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, whereas the Velocity 4G can record at 60fps, offering better video performance.
- In terms of battery, the Amaze 4G has a slightly larger capacity at 1730 mAh compared to the Velocity's 1620 mAh.
- Both run on Android Gingerbread, with the Amaze 4G featuring Sense UI 3, while the Velocity 4G uses Sense UI 3.5, providing a marginally updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Velocity 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1730 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130 x 65.6 x 11.8 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.46 in)
128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
172.9 g
163.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes