HTC Desire SV
#8463
HTC Inspire 4G
#6483Category Breakdown
HTC Desire SV
HTC Inspire 4G
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.454.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire SV and HTC Inspire 4G both feature a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Desire SV uses Super LCD2 technology while the Inspire 4G has S-LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Desire SV is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play chipset with a dual-core CPU, compared to the Inspire 4G's older MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 and single-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Inspire 4G supports 720p video recording, whereas the Desire SV is limited to 480p.
- The Desire SV has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1620 mAh compared to the Inspire 4G's 1230 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Desire SV runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Sense UI, while the Inspire 4G originally shipped with Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality shows the Desire SV is lighter at 131g and slightly slimmer, while the Inspire 4G is heavier at 163.9g and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire SV
HTC Inspire 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super LCD2
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1620 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
Weight
131 g
163.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Radical Yellow, Stealth Black
Black, Brown, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (charges may apply)
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes