HTC One SC
#7919
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477Category Breakdown
HTC One SC
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
25.832.7
Camera
14.115.4
Display
43.240.0
Battery
17.415.2
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
30.731.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.918.7
Summary
- The HTC One SC features a larger 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display compared to the 3.8-inch PLS LCD of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160, offering a slightly lower pixel density but a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the HTC One SC has a faster dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Ace 2 is equipped with a dual-core 800 MHz CPU and 768MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and can record 720p video, but the Galaxy Ace 2's f/2.7 aperture may provide slightly better low-light performance.
- The HTC One SC has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Galaxy Ace 2, which may translate to longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the HTC One SC runs on Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the Galaxy Ace 2 initially runs on Android 2.3 but is upgradable to 4.1.2 with TouchWiz UI, providing a more modern experience on the HTC device.
- Overall, the HTC One SC offers superior build quality, performance, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One SC
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For China
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4.3"
3.8"
Type
Super LCD2
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128 x 66.9 x 8.9 mm (5.04 x 2.63 x 0.35 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
116 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Orange
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass