HTC One M8 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/27/2014 2:23 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X HTC One M8 (16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295) Compare HTC One M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (16GB)

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11 Advantages HTC One M8 (16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP1% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)5% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)3% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (11.2GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

441 PPI

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Other model names	HTC One M8 2014 4G LTE-A for EMEA, HTC One 2014 M8, HTC M8	Galaxy S4 Active i9295 (Global)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	3/25/2014	6/20/2013
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 T-Mobile model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 EMEA model: LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) Asia model: LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) T-Mobile model: LTE 700/1700 (Bands 4,17) AT&T and India model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	17 hours
Standby	496 hours (20.7 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold • USB On-The-Go • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio	• Colors: Urban Grey • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.264W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body)

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HTC One M8 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (GT-i9295)

Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate