HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
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Motorola DROID 3
#8085Category Breakdown
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
Motorola DROID 3
Performance
43.941.7
Camera
35.219.1
Display
42.717.7
Battery
16.716.0
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
49.831.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.416.3
Summary
- The HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE features a more modern build quality with a lighter weight of 132g compared to the Motorola DROID 3's 167g, which is bulkier and thicker.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the Incredible 4G LTE uses S-LCD technology, potentially offering better color reproduction than the DROID 3's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Incredible 4G LTE has a faster dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and more RAM at 1GB, compared to the DROID 3's 1GHz CPU and 512MB RAM.
- Both cameras are 8 MP and can record 1080p video, but the Incredible 4G LTE has a front-facing camera, while the DROID 3 lacks one.
- The Incredible 4G LTE is equipped with a 1700mAh battery, slightly larger than the DROID 3's 1540mAh, and runs on a more recent Android version (4.0.3) with Sense UI, while the DROID 3 is limited to Android 2.3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE
Motorola DROID 3
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Verizon
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB 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
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1540 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)
124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Weight
132 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass