Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8) dual sim
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
Performance
58.852.6
Camera
62.219.1
Display
47.242.1
Battery
22.424.2
Build
0.283.1
Connectivity
60.846.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
37.235.6
Summary
- The HTC One (M8) dual sim features a premium build quality with an aluminum body, while the Samsung Galaxy M01 Core has a plastic construction, making the HTC feel more robust.
- In terms of display, the M8 offers a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the M01 Core's 5.3-inch PLS LCD at 720 x 1480 pixels, resulting in better clarity and color reproduction on the M8.
- Performance-wise, the M8 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a faster CPU and GPU, providing a smoother experience than the M01 Core's Mediatek MT6739.
- The M8's camera system includes a 4 MP dual rear setup, while the M01 Core has an 8 MP single rear camera, though both offer 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the M01 Core at 3000 mAh versus 2600 mAh in the M8, but both lack fast charging.
- Finally, the M8 runs on an older Android version with Sense UI, while the M01 Core operates on Android 10 (Go edition), which is optimized for lower-end hardware.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8) dual sim
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
General
Release Date
2014
2020, July 27
Announced
2014
2020, July 27
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-M013F/DS (India; other countries/markets)
Display
Size
5"
5.3"
Type
Super LCD3
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama, dual-LED dual-tone flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 in)
141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in)
Weight
160 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
Plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI 6
Android 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer

