HTC Amaze 4G
#8064
HTC Vivid
#8082Category Breakdown
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Vivid
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 higher pixel density of 256 ppi compared to the HTC Vivid's 4.5-inch S-LCD display at 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Amaze 4G is powered by a faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Vivid has a 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Amaze 4G offers a better selfie camera at 2 MP compared to the Vivid's 1.3 MP.
- The Amaze 4G has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1730 mAh versus the Vivid's 1620 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3.4 with an upgrade option to 4.0, featuring Sense UI, but the Amaze 4G includes NFC connectivity, which the Vivid lacks.
- In terms of build quality, the Amaze 4G is marginally heavier and thicker than the Vivid.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Vivid
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For T-Mobile
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD
S-LCD, 256K colors
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 APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 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
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@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
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 67.1 x 11.2 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
172.9 g
176.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes