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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs HTC One (M8)

  • Samsung Galaxy S5

  • HTC One (M8)

Samsung Galaxy S5

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HTC One (M8)

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2)Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.59 in x 2.85 in x 0.32 in5.76 in x 2.78 in x 0.37 in
Weight5.11 oz5.64 oz
RuggedYes (Water, Dust proof)Yes (Splash proof)
IP certifiedYes (IP67)Yes (IPX3)
MaterialsMain body: plasticMain body: aluminum
FeaturesTouch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers 
Keys  
Left sideYes 
Volume control 
Right sideYesYes
Lock/Unlock keyVolume control
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Blue, WhiteGold, Gray, Silver, Pink, Blue, Red

Display

Physical size 5.1 in5 in
Display resolutionOther (1080x1920 pixels)Other (1080x1920 pixels)
TechnologySuper AMOLEDS-LCD 3
Screen-to-body ratio69.76%66.71%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAmbient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 801Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Processor modelKrait 400 (Quad-core,2500 MHz,32-bit,28nm)Krait 400 (Quad-core,2300 MHz)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 330)Yes (Adreno 330)
RAM2 GB2 GB
Memory architectureDual-channel 
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR3
Built-in storage32 GB32 GB
Maximum User Storage 24 GB
Memory card supportYes (up to 128 GB)Yes (up to 128 GB)
Type microSDXC, microSDHC, microSDmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Camera

CameraYes (16 megapixels)Yes (4 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (Dual LED)
Aperture sizeF2.2F2
Focal length (35mm equivalent)31mm28mm
Camera sensor size1/2.6"1/3"
Pixel size1.12μm2μm
Hardware FeaturesAutofocus (Phase detection), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Second camera, Autofocus
Software FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingManual focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Effects
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps))Yes (1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD))
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264MPEG4
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video light, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (2.1 megapixels)Yes (5 megapixels)
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Battery

Capacity2800 mAh2600 mAh
TypeLi-ionNot user replaceable, Li-Polymer
Wireless chargingOptional 
Battery timesTalk time: 21 hours / Stand-by time: 16 days (390 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 21 hours / Music playback : 67 hours / Video playback : 13 hoursTalk time (3G) : 20 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 21 days (496 hours)

Multimedia

Screen mirroringMHLDLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLink
Radio Yes (Type: Type: FM)
Features  Stereo, RDS
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation, Video recording) 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Multiple speakers

Internet browsing

Google Chrome 
SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20 )
DataLTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTSLTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
2G DataEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.AEDGE, GPRS
Micro SIMYes 
nano-SIM Yes
VoLTEYes 
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counterAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Health managementCalendar, Alarm, Calculator
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google Talk, ChatONHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.0)Yes (4.0)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Dual antennas, MIMO 
Mobile HotspotYes 
Wi-Fi DirectYes 
USBYes (USB 3.0)Yes (USB 2.0)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB OTG, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging
Connector type microUSBmicroUSB
HDMIYes (via microUSB)Yes (via microUSB)
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB
NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, Glonass
NavigationYes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation)Yes

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory Approval Yes
FCC ID value NM80P6B100

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Feb 24, 2014)Yes (Mar 25, 2014)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateMar 27, 2014Mar 25, 2014

US carrier availability

CarrierAT&T (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Feb 12, 2016)), Verizon (Discontinued (Jul 13, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Jul 31, 2017)), MetroPCS (Discontinued (Jul 22, 2015)), Boost Mobile (Discontinued (Feb 06, 2017)), Virgin Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 06, 2016)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Oct 25, 2017)), Cricket (Discontinued (Oct 12, 2015))Verizon (Discontinued (Jul 23, 2015)), AT&T (Discontinued (Feb 01, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Nov 18, 2015))