Category Breakdown
HTC Desire VC
LG Optimus Mach LU3000
Performance
33.137.7
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.415.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.024.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.319.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire VC features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG Optimus Mach LU3000 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Desire VC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Optimus Mach utilizes a TI OMAP 3630 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the LG can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the HTC does not specify video capabilities.
- The Desire VC has a 1650 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Optimus Mach.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Sense UI 4, while the LG operates on an older Android 2.2 (Froyo).
- The build quality of the Desire VC is more compact and lighter at 119g, compared to the heavier 140g of the Optimus Mach.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire VC
LG Optimus Mach LU3000
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
For South Korea
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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
8GB
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
Yes
1080p@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)
112.5 x 57.9 x 12.9 mm (4.43 x 2.28 x 0.51 in)
Weight
119 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, white
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

