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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs HTC One S C2 (Z560E)

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

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Compare HTC One S C2 X Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) 19Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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!

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs One S C2 (Z560E)} 3 Advantages HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+432 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.1"19%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)42%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB 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

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
 
ModelGalaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)One S C2 (Z560E)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4GHTC One S Z560E, HTC Ville C
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Taiwan
Taiwan
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date5/30/20146/1/2012
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 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.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
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/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)6.7 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: Black
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Video stabilization
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)HTC One S C2 (Z560E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)feature not registered
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