HTC Desire VC
#6519
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
#7271Category Breakdown
HTC Desire VC
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
Performance
33.142.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.416.9
Battery
16.417.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
34.023.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.319.7
Summary
- The HTC Desire VC features a compact build with a weight of 119g and dimensions of 119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm, while the Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 is slightly heavier at 130.4g and larger at 122 x 63.5 x 12.7 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Desire VC uses an IPS LCD, offering better viewing angles compared to the TFT display of the Prevail 2.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail 2 has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz of the Desire VC, although both have 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Prevail 2 offers a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, while the Desire VC lacks a front camera.
- The battery capacity of the Prevail 2 is 1750 mAh, slightly larger than the 1650 mAh battery of the Desire VC, potentially offering better longevity.
- Finally, the Desire VC runs on Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the Prevail 2 is equipped with Android 4.1, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire VC
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
Versions:Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 for Boost MobileSamsung Galaxy Ring M840 for Virgin Mobile
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
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 MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
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 63.5 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
Weight
119 g
130.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.60 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity