HTC Desire XC
#8608
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#8639Category Breakdown
HTC Desire XC
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire XC features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire XC is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, outperforming the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz processor.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 2 can record video at 720p, compared to the 480p of the Desire XC.
- The Desire XC has a 1650 mAh battery capacity, slightly larger than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Desire XC runs Android 4.0, while the Ace 2 starts with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2.
- Overall, the Desire XC offers better performance and battery capacity, while the Ace 2 has a more advanced camera capability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire XC
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.4 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
107 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes