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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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25Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)

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Windows Phone 8S} 1 Advantage HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)18%
Lighter		vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+32GB (25GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+306 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.8"20%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+2100 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioSprint Samsung Galaxy S3 L710 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/1/20126/21/2012
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB32GB (25GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1900
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity1700 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone		β€’ Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
β€’ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
β€’ USB On-the-go support
β€’ Smart Stay eye tracking
β€’ Touch Focus
β€’ TouchWiz with Motion UX
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
β€’ 4G Mobile Hotspot
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S3 (SPH-L710 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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