Samsung ATIV SE
#4160
Vertu Aster
#2476Category Breakdown
Samsung ATIV SE
Vertu Aster
Performance
60.467.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
80.283.8
Battery
22.481.2
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
44.561.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
35.748.6
Summary
- The Samsung ATIV SE features a 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Vertu Aster has a smaller 4.7-inch Sapphire crystal glass display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~473 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize quad-core processors, with the ATIV SE using the Snapdragon 800 and the Aster using the slightly newer Snapdragon 801, but the Aster offers more storage at 64GB compared to the ATIV SE's 16GB.
- Both smartphones have 13 MP rear cameras, but the Aster's camera is Hasselblad certified, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The ATIV SE has a 2600 mAh battery, while the Aster's battery is slightly smaller at 2275 mAh but supports wireless charging.
- The ATIV SE runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, whereas the Aster operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung ATIV SE
Vertu Aster
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung W750V
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
AMOLED
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~473 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Sapphire crystal glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, Hasselblad certified, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2275 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2275 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137.7 x 69.9 x 8.4 mm (5.42 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
143.4 x 69 x 11.2 mm (5.65 x 2.72 x 0.44 in)
Weight
135.8 g
193 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Onyx Calf, Lagoon Calf, Blush Calf, Caviar Karung, Tangerine Karung, Raspberry Ostrich, Cognac Ostrich
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.05 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass