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Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) vs HTC Arrive (16GB)

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

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Compare HTC Arrive X Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) 16Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)

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 S (GT-i9000B)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000B) vs Arrive (16GB)} 4 Advantages HTC Arrive (16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)57%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+4"11%
Larger screen
vs3.6"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
512MB LPDDRvs+576MB LPDDR13%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
233 PPIvs+259 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

20 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 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 S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
ModelGalaxy S (GT-i9000B)Arrive (16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S1 TV i9000BSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date6/2/20103/1/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR576MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
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 S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours4.8 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S (GT-i9000B)HTC Arrive (16GB)
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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