HTC Desire U
#7573
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
#6395Category Breakdown
HTC Desire U
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
Performance
26.146.5
Camera
13.814.1
Display
43.378.3
Battery
16.415.2
Build
15.50.2
Connectivity
27.326.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.323.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire U and Samsung M110S Galaxy S both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Desire U utilizes Super LCD technology while the Galaxy S employs Super AMOLED, which typically offers better contrast and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the Desire U has 4GB of RAM compared to the Galaxy S's 16GB, which may result in better multitasking on the latter.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S supports 720p video recording, while the Desire U is limited to 480p.
- The Desire U has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Galaxy S's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Desire U runs on Android 4.0, providing a more modern experience than the Galaxy S's Android 2.1, which can be upgraded to 2.3.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire U being slightly lighter and more compact than the Galaxy S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire U
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
HTC T327w for Chinа
For South Korea
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB (14GB user available)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
w480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
114 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Orange
Snow White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass