HTC Desire VC
The HTC Desire VC is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 119g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, June. Released 2012, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
119g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire VC does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / EVDO.
Yes, the HTC Desire VC supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the HTC Desire VC supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the HTC Desire VC has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Desire VC ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4.
The HTC Desire VC uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire VC supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA.
The HTC Desire VC has 3.0, A2DP.
