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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Samsung Galaxy S 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S 4G X HTC Windows Phone 8S 07Points
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)

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Windows Phone 8S} 7 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs512MB LPDDR
+4GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs1GB (512MB available)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+1700 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1650 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioT-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 (3G+), Samsung Vibrant 4G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/1/20122/1/2011
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)64.5 x 122.4 millimeters (2.54 x 4.82 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB1GB (512MB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone		β€’ Colors: Black on grey
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
β€’ 16GB microSD included
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.9W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.43W/kg (head)
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