HTC Rhyme CDMA
#7487
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
#8825Category Breakdown
HTC Rhyme CDMA
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
Performance
35.930.2
Camera
14.110.6
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.217.4
Build
16.116.1
Connectivity
28.218.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.614.1
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 Star 2 Plus has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~217 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Rhyme is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 CPU, compared to the Star 2 Plus's 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, although both have 4GB of RAM.
- The Rhyme's rear camera is superior at 5 MP with 720p video capability, while the Star 2 Plus has a 3.15 MP camera limited to 320p video.
- Battery capacity is also different, with the Rhyme at 1600 mAh and the Star 2 Plus at 1800 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Rhyme runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Sense UI 3.5, whereas the Star 2 Plus operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Rhyme CDMA
Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For VerizonPreviously rumored as HTC Bliss
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Star Advance
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
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
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 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)
129.7 x 65.9 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.37 in)
Weight
130 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A
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
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer