HTC P3400
#8342
Samsung i520
#8857Category Breakdown
HTC P3400
Samsung i520
Performance
59.557.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.651.9
Summary
- The HTC P3400 features a larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung i520 has a smaller 2.3-inch TFT display but supports 256K colors, resulting in a slightly better color representation.
- In terms of performance, the HTC P3400 is powered by a 200 MHz TI OMAP 850 chipset, which is less capable than the Samsung i520's 330 MHz TI OMAP 2430.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Samsung i520 offers CIF video recording compared to the HTC's unspecified video capabilities.
- The HTC P3400 has a larger 1250 mAh battery compared to the Samsung i520's 950 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, while the Samsung operates on Symbian OS 9.2, providing different user experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the HTC is slightly heavier at 126g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Samsung i520 at 99g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC P3400
Samsung i520
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
HTC Gene platform
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 850
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
35MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SD
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1250 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 58 x 17.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.69 in)
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)
Weight
126 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No