HTC Touch Dual
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Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
#9736Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Dual
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
38.934.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
9.515.2
Battery
11.812.3
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
10.024.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.911.6
Summary
- The HTC Touch Dual, released in 2007, features a 2.6-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5, launched in 2010, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy 5 has a faster 600 MHz CPU compared to the 400 MHz of the Touch Dual, along with more RAM at 170MB versus 128MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 5 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the Touch Dual's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Galaxy 5 also benefits from a larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the 1120 mAh of the Touch Dual.
- For software, the Touch Dual runs on Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Galaxy 5 operates on Android 2.1, upgradeable to 2.2, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Dual
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
HTC Nike platform
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
2.6"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200
N/A
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
CIF videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1120 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1120 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 55 x 15.8 mm (4.21 x 2.17 x 0.62 in)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
120 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity