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Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250) vs HTC Desire C (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy X 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 X (GT-i9250) 22Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points HTC Desire C (CDMA) Compare Samsung Galaxy X X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250)

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 X (GT-i9250)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250) vs Desire C (CDMA)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)129%
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
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)38%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+316 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.65"33%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+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) 1.3MPAdvantage
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 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1750 mAh42%
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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)35%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
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 X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
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ModelGalaxy X (GT-i9250)Desire C (CDMA)
Other model namesGoogle Galaxy Nexus 3G 16GB, Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-i9250Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date1/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/201111/26/2012
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.65" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (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 controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 7241 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 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 X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)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)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 X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.43W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.303W/kg (head), 0.456W/kg (body)feature not registered
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