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HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

Side by side comparison between HTC Wildfire S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) Compare HTC Wildfire S X
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

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!

Wildfire S (CDMA)} 1 Advantage HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) vs Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
+105 grams (3.68 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core194%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)33 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)46%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+245 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+2100 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+11 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 Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
 
ModelWildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Other model namesHTC Wildfire S CDMA US Cellular, HTC Marvel CGalaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win Pro
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date10/1/20113/1/2014
Depth14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)57.8 x 99.9 millimeters (2.28 x 3.93 in)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)
Weight105 grams (3.68 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, XvidMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BD29100
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Brown, Lilac
• HTC Sense 2.1A UI
• HTC Caller ID
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)
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