Category Breakdown
HTC Rhyme CDMA
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
Performance
35.934.2
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.078.3
Battery
16.218.0
Build
16.181.9
Connectivity
28.241.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.633.3
Summary
- The HTC Rhyme CDMA features a 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace has a larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the J1 Ace benefits from a quad-core processor compared to the Rhyme's single-core CPU.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, though the J1 Ace includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Rhyme has a 1600 mAh battery, whereas the J1 Ace offers a slightly larger 1900 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Rhyme runs on an older Android 2.3 with Sense UI, while the J1 Ace operates on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rhyme CDMA
Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
General
Release Date
2011
2015
Announced
2011
2015, August 31
Description
For VerizonPreviously rumored as HTC Bliss
Versions: J110M (New Zealand, LATAM); J110F (Australia, Africa, UAE); J110G (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore); J110L with no LTE (Brazil)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Duos with dual-SIM card slots; Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo J111F
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Spreadtrum SC9830Marvell PXA1908 - J110L
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 - J111FQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53- J110L
GPU
Adreno 205
Mali-400MP2Vivante GC7000 UL - J110L
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM (J110L), 4GB 768MB RAM (J110F, J110G), 8GB 1GB RAM (J110M, J111F)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
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
1600 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
130.1 x 67.6 x 9.5 mm (5.12 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
Weight
130 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
1.57 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

