HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
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Plum Compass 2
#8486Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
Plum Compass 2
Performance
48.633.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
42.78.9
Battery
16.318.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.030.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.515.0
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a more robust build with a 4.5-inch S-LCD display at 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Plum Compass 2's 5.0-inch TN TFT display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the Compass 2 utilizes a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731C, resulting in better overall performance for the Velocity.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Velocity supports 1080p video recording, compared to the 720p of the Compass 2.
- The battery capacity of the Compass 2 is larger at 2000 mAh versus the Velocity's 1620 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Lastly, the Velocity runs on an older Android 2.3 with Sense UI, whereas the Compass 2 operates on Android 6.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
Plum Compass 2
General
Release Date
2012
2018
Announced
2012
2018
Description
For Vodafone
Also known as Plum Z518
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
S-LCD
TN TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Spreadtrum SC7731C
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 220
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
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)
144 x 72.7 x 9.8 mm (5.67 x 2.86 x 0.39 in)
Weight
163.8 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3, Sense UI 3.5
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer