Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 700
LG Volt
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 700 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.7-inch display of the LG Volt, both with the same resolution but differing pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize quad-core processors, but the LG Volt is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, which may provide better efficiency than the Spreadtrum Shark in the Desire 700.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Volt has a slightly better front camera at 1.3 MP versus the Desire 700's 2.1 MP.
- The LG Volt has a significantly larger battery capacity of 3000 mAh compared to the 2100 mAh in the Desire 700, likely offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire 700 runs on Android 4.1.2 with Sense UI, while the Volt operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, which may enhance the user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 700 being slightly heavier and larger than the Volt.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 700
LG Volt
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For IndiaAlso known as HTC Desire 700 709d
Versions:LG Volt LS740, LG Volt 4G LTE for Virgin MobileLG LS740 Boost Mobile for Boost Mobile
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum Shark
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, 1/3.2", AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.5 x 72 x 10.3 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.41 in)
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Weight
149 g
136.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA
CDMA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev. B
CDMA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

