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Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) vs HTC Desire C (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 vs HTC Desire C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire C X Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) 23Points
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)

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 S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) vs Desire C (CDMA)} 2 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)45%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+217 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.3"23%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1650 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
116 grams (4.06 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)16%
Lighter
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 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 S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
ModelGalaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)Desire C (CDMA)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date4/28/201211/26/2012
Depth8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 266MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 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 S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 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 S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
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 playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.34W/kg (head)feature not registered
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