HTC Velocity 4G
#6379
Xiaomi Redmi
#6447Category Breakdown
HTC Velocity 4G
Xiaomi Redmi
Performance
48.845.0
Camera
37.519.1
Display
42.756.5
Battery
16.318.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.034.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.923.7
Summary
- The HTC Velocity 4G features a 4.5-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi has a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Velocity is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset with 1GB RAM, whereas the Redmi utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6589T with 4GB RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi's camera benefits from a wider aperture for improved low-light performance.
- The Redmi also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Velocity's 1620 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Velocity runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0.4), while the Redmi operates on Android 4.2, providing a more modern software experience.
- Both devices lack water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Velocity 4G
Xiaomi Redmi
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Hongmi, Xiaomi Red Rice
Display
Size
4.5"
4.7"
Type
S-LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Mediatek MT6589T (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 220
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
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)
137 x 69 x 9.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.39 in)
Weight
163.8 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Chinese Red, Metallic Gray/ blue, green, yellow panels
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass