Category Breakdown
HTC Inspire 4G
ZTE Nova 4 V8000
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.254.2
Summary
- The HTC Inspire 4G features a larger 4.3-inch S-LCD display compared to the ZTE Nova 4 V8000's 4.0-inch TFT screen, both with the same resolution but the Inspire has a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nova 4 V8000 has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU versus the Inspire's 1.0 GHz, although both share the same GPU and RAM capacity.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Inspire supports 720p video while the Nova 4 V8000 offers video capabilities without specific resolution details.
- The Nova 4 V8000 has a larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the Inspire's 1230 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Inspire runs Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3) with Sense UI, while the Nova 4 V8000 operates on Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Inspire being slightly heavier and thicker than the Nova 4 V8000.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Inspire 4G
ZTE Nova 4 V8000
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
123.9 x 63.2 x 11.2 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.44 in)
Weight
163.9 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev. B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

