HTC ThunderBolt 4G
#8511
Vertu Ti
#4823Category Breakdown
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Vertu Ti
Performance
37.052.2
Camera
14.119.1
Display
16.979.3
Battery
14.01.6
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
35.926.3
Audio
8.999.6
Overall
14.930.9
Summary
- The HTC ThunderBolt 4G features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Vertu Ti has a smaller 3.7-inch sapphire crystal glass display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the ThunderBolt is powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Vertu Ti offers a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU with 64GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Vertu Ti supports 1080p video recording compared to the ThunderBolt's 720p.
- The ThunderBolt has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Vertu Ti's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Software-wise, the ThunderBolt runs Android 2.2, upgradable to 4.0, with Sense UI, while the Vertu Ti operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern experience and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Vertu Ti
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Also known as HTC Incredible HD, HTC Droid ThunderboltFor Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
TFT
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 66 x 13 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.51 in)
N/A
Weight
164 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (Bang&Olufsen)
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 2
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass