HTC Amaze 4G
#7018
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
#6899Category Breakdown
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
Performance
39.248.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.742.7
Battery
16.916.3
Build
16.80.2
Connectivity
44.442.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.921.5
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 offers a larger 4.5-inch display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 220 GPU, providing similar performance levels.
- The Amaze 4G has an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, compared to the Velocity 4G's 8 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera.
- In terms of battery, the Amaze 4G has a slightly larger capacity at 1730 mAh versus the Velocity 4G's 1620 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android with different versions of Sense UI, with the Amaze 4G supporting an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich, while the Velocity 4G operates on a slightly older version.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Amaze 4G being marginally heavier and thicker than the Velocity 4G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For T-Mobile
For Vodafone
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
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 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3, Sense UI 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass