HTC Windows Phone 8S
#7297
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE G313
#8095Category Breakdown
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE G313
Performance
37.228.0
Camera
15.415.4
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.717.4
Build
15.614.8
Connectivity
28.951.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.616.3
Summary
- The HTC Windows Phone 8S features a solid build with a weight of 113g and dimensions of 120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE G313 is slightly heavier at 130.3g and measures 121.4 x 62.9 x 11 mm.
- Both devices have a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the HTC uses S-LCD technology compared to the TFT of the Samsung.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Samsung has a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz processor.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The HTC has a 1700mAh battery, while the Samsung offers a slightly larger 1800mAh capacity.
- The HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3, whereas the Samsung operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE G313
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE G313F
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
121.4 x 62.9 x 11 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
113 g
130.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
Iris Charcoal, Classic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.22 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer