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Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs HP Pre 3

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Express 2 vs HP Pre 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HP Pre 3 X Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) 18Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.58"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)

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 Express 2 (SM-G3815)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) vs Pre 3} 1 Advantage HP Pre 3
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)63%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+4.5"26%
Larger screen
vs3.58"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)466 times
More apps available to download and use
vs7500 apps (webOS Nation)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2100 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
245 PPIvs+261 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

22 Common items in both devices
8GB
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+15 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 Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
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ModelGalaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)Pre 3
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Express II G3815Hewlett-Packard Pre 3, HP Pre3, HP Palm Pre3 GSM, HP Pre III
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHP
Release date10/1/20138/1/2011
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)64 x 111 millimeters (2.52 x 4.37 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI261 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanHP webOS 2.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/900/1800/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours5 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• HP Touchstone v2 charging dock compliant
• HAC (T4/M4)
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi router service
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)HP Pre 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
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