HTC One M8 (Windows) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2016 3:35 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal X HTC One M8 (Windows) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS) Compare HTC One M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)

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!

12 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+32GB (25GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)1% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP	vs	+(back) 13MP58% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
2600 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 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 M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC One M8 for Windows, AT&T HTC M8	Galaxy J5 2016 SM-J510MN/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Brazil
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	7/29/2016
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	EMEA model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 EMEA model: LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) AT&T model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	21 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
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: Gunmetal Gray • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • 15GB free OneDrive	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 1.28W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)