HTC Velocity 4G
#6379
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo
#4961Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo
Performance
48.838.0
Camera
37.539.6
Display
42.742.1
Battery
16.321.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.027.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.930.1
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a solid build with dimensions of 128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm and weighs 163.8g, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo lacks specified dimensions and weight.
- Both devices have a 4.5-inch display, but the Xperia Duo uses an LED-backlit LCD, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density of ~256 ppi compared to the Velocity's ~245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.5 GHz versus the Duo's 1.4 GHz, but both share the same Snapdragon S3 chipset and Adreno 220 GPU.
- The Xperia Duo excels in camera capabilities with a 12 MP rear camera compared to the Velocity's 8 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia Duo is significantly higher at 2500 mAh compared to the Velocity's 1620 mAh, likely offering 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.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo
General
Release Date
2012
N/A
Announced
2012
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 2500 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)
N/A
Weight
163.8 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass