HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) vs Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250)

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

7/10/2014 2:09 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy X X HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250) Compare HTC One E8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)

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 One E8 (Dual-Sim)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core158% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	316 PPI
+5"8% Larger screen	vs	4.65"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(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	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2600 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+17 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 X (GT-i9250)
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Model	One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Other model names	HTC One Ace Dual-Sim, HTC One E8 Ace LTE	Google Galaxy Nexus 3G 16GB, Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-i9250
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India	Brazil
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	6/3/2014	1/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	316 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 7241 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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)	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 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/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
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, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	8.3 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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 • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy X (GT-i9250)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.43W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.303W/kg (head), 0.456W/kg (body)