HTC ThunderBolt 4G
#6490
Yezz Billy 4
#7551Category Breakdown
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Yezz Billy 4
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.253.3
Summary
- The HTC ThunderBolt 4G features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Yezz Billy 4 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the ThunderBolt is powered by a 1GHz single-core Snapdragon S2, whereas the Billy 4 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera, with video recording at 720p.
- The ThunderBolt has a 1400 mAh battery compared to the Billy 4's 1300 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The ThunderBolt runs on Android 2.2 (upgradable to 4.0) with Sense UI, while the Billy 4 operates on Windows Phone 8.1, offering distinct software experiences.
- Build quality favors the Yezz Billy 4, which is lighter at 109g and thinner at 9.9 mm compared to the ThunderBolt's 164g and 13 mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Yezz Billy 4
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Also known as HTC Incredible HD, HTC Droid ThunderboltFor Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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 MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
1GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
microSDXC (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
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122 x 66 x 13 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.51 in)
122.5 x 64.4 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Weight
164 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Red, Gun Metal, Blue, Yellow, Champing Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 2
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 2
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes