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HTC Bolt vs Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)

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

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5.5"
SLCD3

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) Compare HTC Bolt X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Bolt

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!

Bolt} 30 Advantages HTC Bolt vs Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB
+32GB (22GB available)142 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (158MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)42%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+534 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3200 mAh137%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1350 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP57 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
174 grams (6.09 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)54%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+7 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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📱 Model features

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
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ModelHTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Other model namesSprint HTC Bolt 32GB, HTC Bolt 2PYB2, HTC 2PYB2, HTC AcadiaSamsung Galaxy Ace S5830C, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung Cooper
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/11/20161/26/2011
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 153.59 millimeters (3.04 x 6.05 in)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP57 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3TFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4384MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)512MB (158MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps7.2/0.384 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length29mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• Slow motion 720p@120fps
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Miracast
• Colors: Black, White, Hugo Boss, La Fleur
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 3.0
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC BoltGalaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.826W/kg (head), 0.872W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.562W/kg (head)
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