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HTC One ST

HTC One ST

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160

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Category Breakdown

HTC One ST
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3

Summary

  • The HTC One ST 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 similar resolution.
  • In terms of performance, the HTC One ST 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, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Galaxy Ace 2 can record video at 30fps.
  • The HTC One ST has a slightly larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Galaxy Ace 2, which may provide better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the HTC One ST runs Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the Galaxy Ace 2 starts with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2 with TouchWiz UI, potentially offering a more modern experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the HTC One ST being slightly lighter and more compact than the Galaxy Ace 2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC One ST
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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.7, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
VGA

Video Recording

720p
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

Dimensions

128 x 66.9 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 2.63 x 0.37 in)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)

Weight

115 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Red
Black, White, La Fleur

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
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

Software

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4

OS Version

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes