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HTC Velocity 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

Side by side comparison between HTC Velocity 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X HTC Velocity 4G 08Points
HTC Velocity 4G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

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13Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) Compare HTC Velocity 4G X
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

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Velocity 4G} 8 Advantages HTC Velocity 4G vs Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
16GB (13.29GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)111%
More internal storage for applications and files
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)21%
Lighter
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+316 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.65"3%
Larger screen
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1620 mAhvs+1750 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
27 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.3MP
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
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ModelVelocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Other model namesTelstra HTC Velocity 4G, HTC HolidayGoogle Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04D
Country or region availableAustralia
Australia		South KoreaJapan
South Korea, Japan
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date1/1/201211/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceHTC Sense 3.5 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13.29GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 800/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1620 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours8.3 hours
Standby248 hours (10.3 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body)
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