HTC Velocity 4G
#6379
Samsung Focus S I937
#5906Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Samsung Focus S I937
Performance
48.843.3
Camera
37.514.1
Display
42.780.5
Battery
16.316.4
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
42.030.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.926.0
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a larger 4.5-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display of the Samsung Focus S I937, which has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the Focus S has a slightly slower 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Velocity offers 1080p video recording, whereas the Focus S is limited to 720p.
- The Velocity has a 1620 mAh battery, slightly less than the Focus S's 1650 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Velocity runs on Android 2.3.7 (upgradable to 4.0.4) with Sense UI, while the Focus S operates on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality favors the Focus S with a lighter weight of 110.6g and a slimmer profile compared to the heavier and bulkier Velocity at 163.8g and 11.3 mm thick.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G
Samsung Focus S I937
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
126 x 66.8 x 8.5 mm (4.96 x 2.63 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163.8 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.33 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass