HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
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Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
#4708Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
Performance
63.855.6
Camera
47.119.1
Display
47.242.1
Battery
22.422.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.046.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
35.431.6
Summary
- The HTC One (M8) for Windows features a premium build quality with a heavier weight of 160g and a more robust Super LCD3 display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016), which has a PLS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC's Snapdragon 801 chipset and quad-core CPU provide solid capabilities, though the Galaxy On5 benefits from 3GB of RAM and an octa-core CPU, potentially offering better multitasking.
- The camera on the Galaxy On5 is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor and an 8 MP front camera, compared to the HTC's 4 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras.
- Both devices have a 2600 mAh battery, but the software experience differs, with the HTC running Windows Phone 8.1.1 and the Galaxy On5 operating on Android 6.0.1, which may offer a more versatile app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8) for Windows (CDMA)
Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
General
Release Date
2014
N/A
Announced
2014
N/A
Description
For Verizon
Released as Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime.
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD3
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core
GPU
Adreno 330
N/A
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2µm, AF4 MP, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
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)
142.8 x 69.6 x 8.1 mm (5.62 x 2.74 x 0.32 in)
Weight
160 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.1
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity