Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8i)
Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
Performance
65.968.6
Camera
67.967.7
Display
66.152.4
Battery
55.151.7
Build
76.266.1
Overall
66.261.3
Summary
- The HTC One (M8i) features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016), which has a 5.0-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the M8i is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the On5 offers 3GB of RAM but lacks detailed chipset specifications.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the On5 has a higher 8 MP selfie camera compared to the M8i's 5 MP.
- The On5 also has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the unspecified capacity of the M8i, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the M8i runs on Android 5.1 with Sense UI, while the On5 operates on Android 6.0.1, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is notable in the M8i's heavier design at 160g versus the lighter 142g of the On5, though specific materials are not detailed for either device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8i)
Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016)
General
Release Date
N/A
N/A
Announced
N/A
N/A
Description
Preliminary unofficial specifications
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core
GPU
Adreno 405
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, 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)
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

