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Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB) vs HTC Hero (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A04e vs HTC Hero phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Hero X Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB) 26Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)

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!

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB) vs Hero (CDMA)} 3 Advantages HTC Hero (CDMA)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR4X10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs288MB LPDDR
+64GB (47GB available)93 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)54%
Thinner
vs14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1600 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+270 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+6.5"103%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)47%
Lighter
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

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
3.5mm jack
+2 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

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
ModelGalaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)Hero (CDMA)
Other model namesGalaxy A04e SM-A042F/Dual-SIMSprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date11/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/202210/1/2009
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 12Android 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User InterfaceOne UI Core 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 124469 (v9)
Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X288MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.1 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Light Blue, Copper• Colors: Silver
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A04e (SM-A042F/DS 64GB)HTC Hero (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.38W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.29W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
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