HTC Hero
#8569
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
#7988Category Breakdown
HTC Hero
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Performance
44.855.8
Camera
11.212.5
Display
22.116.0
Battery
13.613.6
Build
14.315.2
Connectivity
22.826.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.816.7
Summary
- The HTC Hero, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, released in 2011, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Galaxy Ace has a more capable 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU, leading to better overall performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Ace offers video recording at 480p@24fps compared to the Hero's CIF@15fps.
- They share the same battery capacity of 1350 mAh, but the Galaxy Ace is lighter at 113g compared to the Hero's 135g.
- The Hero runs on Android 1.5 with Sense UI, while the Galaxy Ace operates on Android 2.3 with TouchWiz UI, providing a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
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, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@15fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm (4.43 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
Weight
135 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Black, White, Hugo Boss Edition, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.31 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass