Category Breakdown
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
Performance
43.948.6
Camera
35.219.1
Display
42.742.7
Battery
16.716.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.842.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.421.5
Summary
- The HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE features a smaller 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a higher pixel density of 275 ppi compared to the 4.5-inch S-LCD display of the HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone, which has a lower pixel density of 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Incredible is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Velocity uses an older Snapdragon S3 with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, but the Incredible has less RAM at 1GB compared to the Velocity's 1GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but they share similar camera specifications.
- The Incredible has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh compared to the Velocity's 1620 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Incredible runs Android 4.0.3 with Sense UI 4, while the Velocity operates on the older Android 2.3 with Sense UI 3.5, offering a more updated software experience on the Incredible.
- Build quality shows the Incredible is lighter at 132g versus the Velocity's 163.8g, with both having similar thicknesses.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Verizon
For Vodafone
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.9 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
132 g
163.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 2.3, Sense UI 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

