HTC Hero CDMA
#5526
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
#6692Category Breakdown
HTC Hero CDMA
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Performance
64.061.8
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.0
Summary
- The HTC Hero CDMA features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Ace is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU compared to the Hero's 528 MHz, providing better processing power.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Ace offers a wider aperture of f/2.6 for improved low-light performance.
- The Hero has a 1500 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Ace's 1350 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Hero runs Android 2.1 with Sense UI, while the Ace operates on Android 2.3 with TouchWiz UI, offering a more updated experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Hero being slightly heavier at 128g versus the Ace's 113g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero CDMA
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace La Fleur, Samsung Galaxy Ace Hugo Boss
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
158MB 278MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
113 x 56 x 14 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.55 in)
112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm (4.43 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
Weight
128 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White, Hugo Boss Edition, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes