HTC Snap
#7908
Samsung i780
#8679Category Breakdown
HTC Snap
Samsung i780
Performance
34.531.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.110.3
Battery
15.214.6
Build
16.817.3
Connectivity
18.818.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.014.4
Summary
- The HTC Snap and Samsung i780 both feature solid build quality, with similar dimensions and weight, but the Snap has a slightly thicker profile.
- The Snap's 2.4-inch display offers a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the i780's 2.55-inch display has a 1:1 ratio, providing a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the i780 has a faster 624 MHz CPU compared to the Snap's 528 MHz, although both have limited RAM and storage.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack front-facing cameras.
- The Snap has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the i780's 1480 mAh, and both run on Windows Mobile, with the Snap using version 6.1 Standard and the i780 on 6.0 Professional, impacting their software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Snap
Samsung i780
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2007
Description
Also known as HTC S522 (in the US)
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.55"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~177 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz
32-bit Marvell PXA310 624 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB ROM
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1480 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1480 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.5 x 12 mm (4.59 x 2.42 x 0.47 in)
115.9 x 61.3 x 12.9 mm (4.56 x 2.41 x 0.51 in)
Weight
120 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.21 W/kg (head) 1.03 W/kg (body)
0.48 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A