HTC Velocity 4G
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Motorola DROID 3
#8085Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Motorola DROID 3
Performance
48.841.7
Camera
37.519.1
Display
42.717.7
Battery
16.316.0
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
42.031.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.916.3
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
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
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
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass