HTC Magic
#8717
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
#6651Category Breakdown
HTC Magic
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
Performance
44.821.7
Camera
10.039.6
Display
22.171.3
Battery
13.515.2
Build
14.316.4
Connectivity
17.622.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.322.8
Summary
- The HTC Magic and Samsung I7500 Galaxy both feature a 3.2-inch display with the same resolution, but the Galaxy utilizes AMOLED technology, offering better color and contrast compared to the TFT display of the Magic.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the same chipset and CPU, but the Galaxy has significantly more RAM and internal storage, enhancing multitasking and app performance.
- The camera on the Galaxy is superior, with a 5 MP sensor compared to the Magic's 3.15 MP, allowing for better image quality.
- The Galaxy also has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh versus the Magic's 1340 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Magic on 1.6 and the Galaxy on 1.5, but the Galaxy includes a headphone jack, which the Magic lacks.
- Overall, the Galaxy presents a more advanced build in terms of display, camera, and performance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Magic
Samsung I7500 Galaxy
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
AMOLED (65K effective)
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
8GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1340 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
115.9 x 56 x 11.9 mm (4.56 x 2.20 x 0.47 in)
Weight
118.5 g
116.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.87 W/kg (body)
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.24 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 1.5 (Cupcake)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, compass