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HTC Arrive

HTC Arrive

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150

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Category Breakdown

HTC Arrive
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150
Performance
38.833.5
Camera
14.119.1
Display
34.117.7
Battery
15.222.4
Build
17.517.1
Connectivity
25.935.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.717.2

Summary

  • The HTC Arrive features a compact build with a 3.6-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150 has a larger 5.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Arrive is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 processor, whereas the Mega utilizes a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, both with 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera on the Mega is superior, with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, compared to the Arrive's 5 MP camera that records at 720p.
  • Battery capacity also favors the Mega, which has a 2600 mAh battery compared to the Arrive's 1500 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the Arrive runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Mega operates on Android 4.2.2 with TouchWiz UI, providing a more versatile software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Arrive
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9150

General

Release Date

2011
2013

Announced

2010
2013

Description

For SprintPreviously known as HTC 7 Pro CDMA
Available as Samsung Galaxy Mega Duos I9152 with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size

3.6"
5.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~190 ppi density)

PPI

480
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A

CPU

1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.4 GHz

GPU

Adreno 200
N/A

Memory

8GB 576MB RAM, 16GB 576MB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.7, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
1.9 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
2600 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

117.5 x 59 x 15.5 mm (4.63 x 2.32 x 0.61 in)
162.6 x 82.4 x 9 mm (6.40 x 3.24 x 0.35 in)

Weight

185 g
182 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Black, Plum Purple

Foldable

SAR

0.72 W/kg (head)
0.21 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass