HTC One M8 (Windows) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)

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

10/13/2014 8:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:41 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X HTC One M8 (Windows) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB) Compare HTC One M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

25 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+32GB (25GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)13% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP65% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22% Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC One M8 for Windows, AT&T HTC M8	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	3/19/2011
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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	EMEA model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
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	Not supported
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + 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)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
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, Flash player
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: Black on silver • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot • HD 720p video recording with update Android • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)