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Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) vs HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC Windows Phone 8X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X X Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) 20Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)

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 S4 (GT-i9506)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506) vs Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)} 1 Advantage HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)28%
Thinner
vs10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.1 + A2DP
16GB (12GB available)vs+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 2.1MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 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 S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
ModelGalaxy S4 (GT-i9506)Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Advance GT-i9506 (4G LTE)Verizon HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date10/1/2013, Announced: 3/15/201311/13/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.14µm pixelfeature 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 sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours15 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Black, Red
• Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in
• Noise reduction
• DLNA
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9506)HTC Windows Phone 8X (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.926W/kg (head), 1.389W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.394W/kg (head), 0.444W/kg (body)feature not registered
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