HTC Velocity 4G
#8061
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
#8087Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
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 slightly larger 4.5-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch TFT display of the Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875, both offering the same resolution but with the Velocity providing a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3, outperforming the DROID BIONIC's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Velocity can record video at 1080p@60fps, while the BIONIC is limited to 1080p@30fps.
- The DROID BIONIC has a larger battery capacity at 1735 mAh versus the Velocity's 1620 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Velocity runs Android 2.3.7, upgradable to 4.0.4, while the BIONIC operates on Android 2.3.4, indicating a more limited software experience.
- Both devices lack water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola Droid Bionic Targa
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
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 1.0 GHz 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), 16 GB included
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
1735 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1735 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)
127.5 x 66.9 x 11 mm (5.02 x 2.63 x 0.43 in)
Weight
163.8 g
158.8 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
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 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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes