Category Breakdown
HTC Raider 4G
HTC Velocity 4G
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Raider 4G and HTC Velocity 4G both feature a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the Velocity uses S-LCD technology, potentially offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity has a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the Raider's 1.2 GHz, though both have 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Velocity can record video at 1080p@60fps, while the Raider is limited to 1080p@30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1620 mAh, and both devices lack wireless charging.
- The Raider runs Android 2.3.4 with an upgrade option to 4.0, while the Velocity starts with 2.3.7 and can upgrade to 4.0.4, both featuring Sense UI, but the Velocity's version is more advanced.
- Build quality is similar, with the Velocity being slightly lighter and marginally thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Raider 4G
HTC Velocity 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Rider, HTC Holiday, HTC Raider 4G LTE
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
S-LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 67 x 11.2 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
177 g
163.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, 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 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

