Category Breakdown
HTC Arrive
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
Performance
38.833.5
Camera
14.115.4
Display
34.178.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.514.7
Connectivity
25.941.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.726.8
Summary
- The HTC Arrive features a compact build with a weight of 185g and dimensions of 117.5 x 59 x 15.5 mm, while the Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE is lighter at 112g and slimmer at 121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm.
- The Arrive has a 3.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the Galaxy S III mini VE offers a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Arrive is powered by a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, while the Galaxy S III mini VE features a more capable 1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Galaxy S III mini VE can capture video at 30fps.
- They share the same battery capacity of 1500mAh, but the Galaxy S III mini VE supports newer connectivity options like Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC.
- The Arrive runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Galaxy S III mini VE operates on Android 4.2.2, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Arrive
Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini VE
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
For SprintPreviously known as HTC 7 Pro CDMA
Also known as Samsung I8200 Galaxy S III mini Value Edition, I8200 Galaxy S3 miniAvailable as Samsung I8200N Galaxy S III mini with NFC
Display
Size
3.6"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
8GB 576MB RAM, 16GB 576MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.6 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.79 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
185 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Blue, Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

