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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X HTC Windows Phone 8S 02Points
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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25Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)

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!

Windows Phone 8S} 2 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)vs+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+316 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.65"16%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+1850 mAh9%
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
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+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120K, Samsung Dali
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSouth Korea
South Korea
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/1/201212/1/2011
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI316 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 S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 3)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, 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

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 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 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 S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
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 S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
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: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
β€’ T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.31W/kg (head)
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