HTC Touch
#8339
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
#7602Category Breakdown
HTC Touch
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
59.561.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.653.3
Summary
- The HTC Touch and Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 both feature a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the Galaxy 5 offers a more modern software experience with Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, compared to the HTC's Windows Mobile 6.0.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy 5 has a significantly faster 600 MHz CPU and more RAM at 170 MB, while the HTC Touch operates on a 200 MHz CPU with 64 MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 5 can record video at 320p@15fps, whereas the HTC Touch lacks video capabilities.
- The Galaxy 5 also has a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the HTC's 1100 mAh, contributing to potentially better battery life.
- In terms of build quality, the Galaxy 5 is lighter at 102 g and slimmer at 12.3 mm, while the HTC Touch is heavier at 112 g and thicker at 13.9 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
HTC Elf platform
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 850
N/A
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64/128MB RAM, 128/256MB ROM
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
99.9 x 58 x 13.9 mm (3.93 x 2.28 x 0.55 in)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
112 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Soft Black, Wasabi Green, White, Burgundy
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes