HTC 10 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)

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Side by side comparison between HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2017 9:43 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X HTC 10 (32GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M) Compare HTC 10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC 10 (32GB)

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!

20 Advantages HTC 10 (32GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (23GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+565 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	432 PPI
+5.2"2% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.3" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)11% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 5	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP32% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

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📱 Model features
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Other model names	HTC 10 M10h, HTC One 10 M10, HTC Perfume	Vodafone Galaxy S5 G900M (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	4/14/2016	4/11/2014
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 145.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.74 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 5	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
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	450/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900 (USA), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	42.2/5.76 Mbps USA model: CDMA2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 EMEA-International model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 USA model: LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,28,29,30) EMEA-International model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
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/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	27 hours (1.1 days)	21 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	960 hours (40 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
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: Black, Gold, Silver, Red • HTC Sense UI • Google Drive 100GB • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC 10 (32GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.24W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.658W/kg (head), 0.359W/kg (body)