Category Breakdown
HTC One VX
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
Performance
43.149.4
Camera
19.139.6
Display
43.917.7
Battery
17.420.0
Build
15.217.2
Connectivity
51.753.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.723.2
Summary
- The HTC One VX and Samsung Galaxy Express 2 both feature a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the One VX uses Super LCD2 technology while the Express 2 has a TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Express 2 has a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz processor compared to the One VX's 1.2 GHz, although both share the same GPU and RAM capacity.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the Express 2 benefits from a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the One VX's 1800 mAh.
- The One VX runs on Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the Express 2 operates on a newer Android 4.2.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the One VX being slightly lighter and more compact than the Express 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One VX
Samsung Galaxy Express 2
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Express 2 G3815, Samsung Galaxy Express II
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.5 x 67.6 x 9.2 mm (5.26 x 2.66 x 0.36 in)
132.4 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm (5.21 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Weight
124.7 g
134.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Gray
Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
0.38 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

