Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB) vs HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs HTC One M8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2021 7:29 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 3:00 AM

Compare HTC One M8 X Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)

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 S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	vs	6 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (221GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 3
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.76" inches70% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 1800 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19% Lighter
405 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
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Model	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Other model names	Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G SM-G780G Single-SIM (Snapdragon)	Verizon HTC One M8 for Windows LTE-A HTC6995LVW, HTC M8
Country or region available	Mexico, Peru	USA
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020	9/1/2014
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
System version	Android 10	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 648812 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1800/200 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/2600 (Bands 3,4,7,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange	• Colors: Gunmetal Gray • HTC Duo UltraPixel camera • 2µm pixel size sensor camera • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • 15GB free OneDrive
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G 256GB)	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.429W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)	feature not registered