Category Breakdown
HTC MAX 4G
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
Performance
26.130.2
Camera
12.510.6
Display
11.216.9
Battery
15.217.4
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
14.918.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.514.1
Summary
- The HTC MAX 4G features a smaller 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HTC MAX 4G is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 processor and has 8GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Star 2 Plus offers a more modern 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Star 2 Plus can record video at a higher resolution of 320p compared to CIF@30fps on the HTC.
- The Galaxy Star 2 Plus also has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery in the HTC MAX 4G.
- On the software front, the HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Galaxy Star 2 Plus operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing a more contemporary software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC MAX 4G
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2008
2014
Description
For Yota Russia
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Star Advance
Display
Size
3.8"
4.3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm ESM7206A
N/A
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
8GB 288MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
320p
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 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.5 x 63.1 x 13.9 mm (4.47 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
129.7 x 65.9 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.37 in)
Weight
151 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, WiMAX 802.16 e
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

