HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
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Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865
#8139Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865
Performance
48.640.7
Camera
19.114.1
Display
42.717.7
Battery
16.318.1
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
42.037.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.516.2
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a slightly larger 4.5-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Motorola DROID BIONIC has a 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 chipset, compared to the DROID BIONIC's dual-core 1.0 GHz Tegra 2, giving the Velocity an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Velocity supports 1080p video recording, whereas the DROID BIONIC is limited to 720p.
- The Velocity's battery capacity is 1620 mAh, while the DROID BIONIC offers a larger 1930 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Velocity runs Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the DROID BIONIC starts with Android 2.2.1 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Velocity being slightly heavier and thicker than the DROID BIONIC.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Vodafone
For Verizon.
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 220
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1930 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
125.9 x 66.9 x 13.3 mm (4.96 x 2.63 x 0.52 in)
Weight
163.8 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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 2.3, Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.2.1 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass