HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One E8 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2020 11:58 AM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) Compare HTC One E8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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!

4 Advantages HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+24 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 One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	HTC One Ace Dual-Sim, HTC One E8 Ace LTE	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	6/3/2014	1/13/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Hong Kong version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) India version: LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 41) Hong Kong version: LTE (Bands 3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	16 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, White, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M4/T3 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)