HTC Merge
#7628
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
#6502Category Breakdown
HTC Merge
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
Performance
32.130.3
Camera
14.139.6
Display
42.039.1
Battery
14.021.8
Build
17.50.2
Connectivity
29.916.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
18.023.4
Summary
- The HTC Merge features a smaller 3.8-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 has a larger 5.0-inch LCD display, also at 480 x 800 pixels but with a lower pixel density of ~187 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Merge is equipped with an 800 MHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy S WiFi's 1.0 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, indicating superior performance in the latter.
- The camera on the Merge is a 5 MP rear shooter with 720p video capability, whereas the Galaxy S WiFi has a 3.15 MP rear camera with video support but lower resolution.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Galaxy S WiFi at 2500 mAh versus the Merge's 1400 mAh.
- Both devices run Android 2.2 (Froyo), but the Galaxy S WiFi offers stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Merge
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For US Cellular, Alltel, VerizonAlso known as HTC Lexikon, HTC ADR6325
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.Also known as Samsung YP-G70CW
Display
Size
3.8"
5"
Type
S-LCD
LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7630
N/A
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz S5P-C111
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
8/16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.7 x 61.9 x 13.8 mm (4.75 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
141.3 x 78.2 x 11.9 mm (5.56 x 3.08 x 0.47 in)
Weight
198 g
182 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps / HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass