HTC Hero CDMA
#7510
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
#6646Category Breakdown
HTC Hero CDMA
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Performance
44.838.4
Camera
39.615.4
Display
22.116.9
Battery
15.217.4
Build
15.985.0
Connectivity
23.051.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.522.8
Summary
- The HTC Hero CDMA features a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is equipped with a 528 MHz processor and 288MB of RAM, significantly lower than the Ace 3's dual-core 1.0 GHz or 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, leading to better multitasking capabilities in the latter.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ace 3 supports 720p video recording, whereas the Hero does not specify video resolution.
- The Galaxy Ace 3 also has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the Hero's 1500 mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Hero runs on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, while the Ace 3 operates on Android 4.2, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality favors the Ace 3 with a lighter weight of 115g and a more contemporary design using glass and plastic materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero CDMA
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
320
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
GPU
Adreno 130
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 56 x 14 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.55 in)
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
Weight
128 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver
Black, White, Dark Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass