HTC Vivid
The HTC Vivid is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)ⓘ 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 67.1 x 11.2 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,620 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8060 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
2011, October. Released 2011, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD, 256K colors
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
176.9g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
128.8 x 67.1 x 11.2 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Vivid does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC Vivid supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Vivid SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Vivid has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Vivid ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI.
The HTC Vivid uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Vivid supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC Vivid has 3.0, A2DP.
