Category Breakdown
HTC Rezound
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.9
Summary
- The HTC Rezound features a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Rezound is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor, whereas the Galaxy S4 Active utilizes a more advanced quad-core Snapdragon 600, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the S4 Active benefits from a more capable GPU.
- The Rezound's battery capacity is 1620 mAh compared to the S4 Active's 2600 mAh, offering longer usage time for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Rezound runs on an older Android version (Gingerbread, upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich) with Sense UI, while the S4 Active operates on Jelly Bean (upgradable to Lollipop) with TouchWiz, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rezound
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For VerizonAlso known as HTC Vigor, HTC ThunderBolt 2, HTC Droid Incredible HD, HTC ADR6425
Also available as Samsung I537 for AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB (11.2GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1620 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129 x 65.5 x 13.7 mm (5.08 x 2.58 x 0.54 in)
139.7 x 71.3 x 9.1 mm (5.5 x 2.81 x 0.36 in)
Weight
170.1 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE Class 13
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

