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HTC One M8 (16GB) vs CAT S30

Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S30 X HTC One M8 (16GB) 22Points
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (16GB)

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!

One M8 (16GB)} 22 Advantages HTC One M8 (16GB) vs S30} 4 Advantages CAT S30
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)41%
Thinner
vs13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+441 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
2600 mAhvs+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
150 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
 
ModelOne M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Other model namesHTC One M8 2014 4G LTE-A for EMEA, HTC One 2014 M8, HTC M8Caterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCCAT
Release date3/25/20149/1/2015
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3TFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
T-Mobile model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
AT&T model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
EMEA model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Asia model:
LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,28)
T-Mobile model:
LTE 700/1700 (Bands 4,17)
AT&T and India model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
4.1 megapixels
4MP f/2.027mm
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2688x1520 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size2ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours18 hours
Standby496 hours (20.7 days)936 hours (39 days)

โž• Other features

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
โ€ข USB On-The-Go
โ€ข HTC Sense 6.0 UI
โ€ข HTC Beats Audio
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HTC One M8 (16GB)CAT S30
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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