HTC Desire Q
#7172
HTC Desire VC
#6519Category Breakdown
HTC Desire Q
HTC Desire VC
Performance
33.133.1
Camera
11.939.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.416.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.234.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.223.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire Q and HTC Desire VC share similar display specifications, featuring a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- Both models are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and Adreno 200 GPU, offering comparable performance and 4GB of storage with 512MB of RAM.
- Their rear cameras are identical at 5 MP, but the Desire VC supports video recording, while the Desire Q does not.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1650 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- In terms of build, the Desire Q is slightly lighter and more compact, while the Desire VC includes additional connectivity options like DLNA.
- Both run on Android 4.0, but the Desire VC features Sense UI 4 for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire Q
HTC Desire VC
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
114 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity