HTC Desire XC
#8868
Samsung Vibrant
#6107Category Breakdown
HTC Desire XC
Samsung Vibrant
Performance
25.845.9
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
16.415.2
Build
14.616.4
Connectivity
32.927.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.025.2
Summary
- The HTC Desire XC features a compact build with dimensions of 119.5 x 62.3 x 9.4 mm and weighs 107g, while the Samsung Vibrant is slightly larger at 122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm and weighs 117g.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display, but the Vibrant utilizes Super AMOLED technology, offering better color contrast compared to the TFT display of the Desire XC.
- In terms of performance, the Desire XC has 4GB of RAM, while the Vibrant has 16GB, which may lead to better multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the Vibrant supports 720p video recording, whereas the Desire XC is limited to 480p.
- The Desire XC has a 1650mAh battery, slightly larger than the Vibrant's 1500mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Finally, the Desire XC runs on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Vibrant's Android 2.1, which can be upgraded to 2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire XC
Samsung Vibrant
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung T959 Galaxy S
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
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
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
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 9.4 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight
107 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; 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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass