HTC Velocity 4G
#6379
Huawei Ascend P6
#5805Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Huawei Ascend P6
Performance
48.849.0
Camera
37.519.1
Display
42.767.8
Battery
16.318.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.038.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.926.4
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a solid build with a weight of 163.8g and dimensions of 128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm, while the Huawei Ascend P6 is lighter at 120g and slimmer at 132.7 x 65.5 x 6.2 mm, offering a more modern design.
- The Velocity has a 4.5-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, whereas the P6 boasts a larger 4.7-inch IPS+ LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3, while the P6 utilizes a quad-core K3V2 chipset, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the P6 offers a better f/2.0 aperture and a 5 MP front camera compared to the Velocity's 1.3 MP.
- The Ascend P6 also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Velocity's 1620 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Velocity runs on an older Android version (Gingerbread) with Sense UI, while the P6 operates on a more recent Android version (Jelly Bean) with EMUI, enhancing the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G
Huawei Ascend P6
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Ascend P6 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4.7"
Type
S-LCD
IPS+ LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Huawei K3V2
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 220
Vivante GC4000
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Li-Po 2000 mAh, non-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)
132.7 x 65.5 x 6.2 mm (5.22 x 2.58 x 0.24 in)
Weight
163.8 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps (version for China)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 1.6
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, temperature