HTC Desire VC
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LG Optimus Black P970
#7404Category Breakdown
HTC Desire VC
LG Optimus Black P970
Performance
33.132.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.415.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.029.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.319.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire VC and LG Optimus Black P970 both feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Desire VC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 with 4GB of RAM, while the Optimus Black utilizes a TI OMAP 3630 with 2GB of RAM, giving the former a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Black supports 720p video recording, whereas the Desire VC does not specify video capabilities.
- The Desire VC has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the 1500 mAh of the Optimus Black.
- In terms of software experience, the Desire VC runs Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the Optimus Black initially comes with Android 2.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0, providing a more modern experience on the HTC device.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire VC being slightly heavier and thicker than the Optimus Black.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire VC
LG Optimus Black P970
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as LG Optimus P970 schwarz in Germany
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB (1GB user available), 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
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
122 x 64 x 9.2 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.36 in)
Weight
119 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Pink, Silver, White, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass