Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) vs HTC Desire 300

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 vs HTC Desire 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2014 8:11 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:24 PM

Compare HTC Desire 300 X Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points HTC Desire 300 Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	vs	2 Advantages HTC Desire 300
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.78GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)51% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2300 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
123 grams (4.31 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
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Model	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Desire 300
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim	HTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3
Country or region available	(Europe), Philippines	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	11/1/2014	11/1/2013
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)	66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense UI 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
RAM memory	2GB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB (1.78GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	625 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 25GB Dropbox • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	HTC Desire 300
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)	feature not registered