HTC Desire U vs HTC Desire VC
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire U
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HTC Desire VC
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
HTC Desire U
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 233 |
| Screen-to-body | 61.7 | 61.2 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 200 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Video | w480p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1650 | 1650 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 118.5 | 119.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Weight (g) | 114 | 119 |
| Width (mm) | 62.3 | 62.3 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, January. Released 2013, June | 2012, June. Released 2012, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Speed | HSPA | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, CDMA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3 |
| NFC | Optional | — |
| Positioning | No | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire U | HTC Desire VC |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire U and HTC Desire VC are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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