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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500) vs HTC HD2 (T9193)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs HTC HD2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC HD2 X Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500) 34Points
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
448MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)

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 Note 8 (SM-N9500)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500) vs HD2 (T9193)} 2 Advantages HTC HD2 (T9193)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X13 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs448MB LPDDR
+64GB (53GB available)261 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (207.03MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)28%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1440x2960 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+522 PPI141%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+6.3"47%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh168%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)24%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
Dual-LED flash
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+4 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 Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
ModelGalaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HD2 (T9193)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note8 Duos SM-N9500/DS, Samsung BaikalTelstra HTC HD2 T9193 Australia, HTC Leo
Country or region availableChina
China
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date9/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/20171/1/2010
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)67 x 120.5 millimeters (2.64 x 4.74 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)522 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWindows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User InterfaceGrace UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 206130 (v8)
Geekbench: 6750 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X448MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
512MB (207.03MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps7.2/2 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Not supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours5.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered390 hours (16.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Black
• Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
• Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)
• HTC TouchFLO 3D interface v2.5.191
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Peep
• HTC Footprints
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N9500)HTC HD2 (T9193)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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