HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone
The HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 163.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3, Sense UI 3.5
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,620 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
163.8g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
128.8 x 67 x 11.3 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone ships with Android 2.3, Sense UI 3.5.
The HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC Velocity 4G Vodafone has 3.0, A2DP.
