HTC U Play
#3399
Samsung Galaxy A8s
#2636Category Breakdown
HTC U Play
Samsung Galaxy A8s
Performance
62.081.3
Camera
56.764.7
Display
47.844.5
Battery
21.826.4
Build
72.577.3
Connectivity
61.864.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.347.4
Summary
- The HTC U Play features a 5.2-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A8s has a larger 6.4-inch PLS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the U Play is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, whereas the A8s utilizes the more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the A8s is superior, with a 24 MP rear camera compared to the U Play's 16 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the U Play's 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the A8s at 3400 mAh versus the U Play's 2500 mAh, along with faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices lack wireless charging and share similar software experiences, but the A8s runs on a more recent Android version (9.0) with One UI, compared to the U Play's Android 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U Play
Samsung Galaxy A8s
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Also known as HTC Alpine
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) in South Korea
Display
Size
5.2"
6.4"
Type
Super LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.1 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 616
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72.9 x 8 mm (5.75 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
158.4 x 74.9 x 7.4 mm (6.24 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)
Weight
145 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White, Sapphire Blue
Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass