Category Breakdown
HTC HD7S
Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II I415
Performance
42.543.9
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.078.3
Battery
12.717.4
Build
17.417.1
Connectivity
25.153.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.128.1
Summary
- The HTC HD7S features a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the HD7S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 CPU with 576MB RAM, whereas the Stratosphere II offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus with 1GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera but the Stratosphere II includes a 1.3 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- The Stratosphere II also boasts a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the HD7S's 1230 mAh, likely offering longer usage time.
- The HD7S runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Stratosphere II operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a different software experience and app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC HD7S
Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II I415
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For AT&TAlso known as HTC HD7 S
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung SCH-I415, Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
S-LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 576MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
VGA@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 68 x 11.2 mm (4.80 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
126.2 x 65.5 x 13.5 mm (4.97 x 2.58 x 0.53 in)
Weight
162 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head)
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

