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Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs HTC Velocity 4G

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs HTC Velocity 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Velocity 4G X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 02Points
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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26Points HTC Velocity 4G Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
HTC Velocity 4G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Velocity 4G

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iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Velocity 4G} 26 Advantages HTC Velocity 4G
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)21%
Lighter		vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+245 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.5"29%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1620 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
19 Common items in both devices
16GB (14GB available) / 16GB (13.29GB available)
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (16GB)Velocity 4G
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSTelstra HTC Velocity 4G, HTC Holiday
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		Australia
Australia
BrandAppleHTC
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20121/1/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
System versioniOS 3.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 3.5 UI

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		16GB (13.29GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh1620 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours5.2 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)248 hours (10.3 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (16GB)HTC Velocity 4G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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