Category Breakdown
HTC Arrive
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.041.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
53.953.9
Summary
- The HTC Arrive features a smaller 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 has a larger 5.0-inch LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at 187 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors and 8GB of RAM, but the Arrive uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, whereas the Galaxy S WiFi utilizes an S5P-C111 chipset.
- The camera on the Arrive is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the Galaxy's 3.15 MP, although neither offers advanced features like OIS.
- Battery capacity is notably higher in the Galaxy S WiFi at 2500 mAh versus the Arrive's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Arrive runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Galaxy S WiFi operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo), providing different user experiences.
- Both devices lack advanced connectivity features like 5G and NFC, but the Galaxy S WiFi supports Bluetooth 3.0, which is an upgrade over the Arrive's Bluetooth 2.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Arrive
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For SprintPreviously known as HTC 7 Pro CDMA
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.Also known as Samsung YP-G70CW
Display
Size
3.6"
5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz S5P-C111
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
8GB 576MB RAM, 16GB 576MB RAM
8/16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117.5 x 59 x 15.5 mm (4.63 x 2.32 x 0.61 in)
141.3 x 78.2 x 11.9 mm (5.56 x 3.08 x 0.47 in)
Weight
185 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
CDMA / EVDO
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

