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HTC Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)

Side by side comparison between HTC Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) Compare HTC Ultimate X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? HTC Ultimate

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!

Ultimate} 17 Advantages HTC Ultimate vs Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
+16GB (12GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.5GB available)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)28%
Thinner
vs12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+480x800 pixels196%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+4.7"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)466 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps44%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 10 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1600 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs270 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTMLAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+49 grams (1.72 ounces)2 times
Lighter
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
199 PPIvs+424 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
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📱 Model features

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
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ModelHTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Other model namesHTC Ultimate 3G, HTC Titan 1, HTC EternityGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815UZDAXAR, Samsung Galileo
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/20/20118/1/2018
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)70.63 x 131.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.18 in)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)49 grams (1.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)199 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass DX+
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoTizen 4.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps10 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BTY058
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1600 mAh270 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy6.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Carbon Gray
• Dolby Mobile Sound
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC UltimateGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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