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HTC Velocity 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)

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

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4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) Compare HTC Velocity 4G X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Velocity 4G

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Velocity 4G} 16 Advantages HTC Velocity 4G vs Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (13.29GB available)166%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1620 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)37%
Lighter
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+15 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

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
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ModelVelocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Other model namesTelstra HTC Velocity 4G, HTC HolidaySamsung Galaxy S1 TV i9000B
Country or region availableAustralia
Australia
Brazil
Brazil
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date1/1/20126/2/2010
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM826032bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13.29GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 S (GT-i9000B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1620 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours6.5 hours
Standby248 hours (10.3 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HTC Sense 3.5 UI
• Built-in digital compass, e-Compass
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Velocity 4GGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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