Apple iPhone SE vs HTC Desire VT
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
HTC Desire VT
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
iPhone SE: 5 g lighter
- iPhone SE:
- 113 g
- Desire VT:
- 118 g
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Width
iPhone SE: 3.6 mm narrower
- iPhone SE:
- 58.6 mm
- Desire VT:
- 62.2 mm
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Chipset
- iPhone SE:
- Apple A9 (14 nm)
- Desire VT:
- Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
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Depth
iPhone SE: 2 mm thinner
- iPhone SE:
- 7.6 mm
- Desire VT:
- 9.6 mm
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Height
Desire VT: 4.3 mm shorter
- iPhone SE:
- 123.8 mm
- Desire VT:
- 119.5 mm
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Release year
- iPhone SE:
- 2016
- Desire VT:
- 2012
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPhone SE
- Height:
- 123.8 mm +4.3 mm versus Desire VT
- Width:
- 58.6 mm
- Depth:
- 7.6 mm
2. Desire VT
- Height:
- 119.5 mm
- Width:
- 62.2 mm +3.6 mm versus iPhone SE
- Depth:
- 9.6 mm +2 mm versus iPhone SE
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPhone SE
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 44.1 cm²
2. Desire VT
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 45.5 cm²
Desire VT has approximately 3.2% more rectangular screen area than iPhone SE.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 32 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 64 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 128 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
Desire VT: Original memory entry
4 GB · 512 MB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPhone SE
- NFC:
- See details Yes (Apple Pay only)
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Desire VT
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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Unknown |
| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
General specs
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | iPhone SE | Desire VT |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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