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HTC One S C2 (Z560E) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)

Side by side comparison between HTC One S C2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) Compare HTC One S C2 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

One S C2 (Z560E)} 3 Advantages HTC One S C2 (Z560E) vs Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+432 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.1"19%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAhvs+2800 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
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ModelOne S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Other model namesHTC One S Z560E, HTC Ville CBell Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870W for Canada
Country or region availableTaiwan
Taiwan
Canada
Canada
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date6/1/20125/30/2014
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Video stabilization
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)
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