HTC Velocity 4G
#8061
Motorola DROID 3
#8072Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Motorola DROID 3
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a larger 4.5-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.0-inch TFT display of the Motorola DROID 3, offering a slightly lower pixel density but a better viewing experience overall.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, while the DROID 3 has a dual-core 1 GHz TI OMAP 4430, giving the Velocity an edge in speed.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Velocity can record video at 1080p@60fps, whereas the DROID 3 is limited to 1080p@30fps.
- The Velocity's battery capacity is 1620 mAh, slightly higher than the DROID 3's 1540 mAh, which may translate to better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3, but the Velocity can be upgraded to Android 4.0.4, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Velocity being slightly heavier and thicker than the DROID 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G
Motorola DROID 3
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 3 XT862, Motorola XT860 4G
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 220
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
124 x 64 x 13 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
Weight
163.8 g
167 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes