Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

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

3/20/2017 9:42 AM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:24 PM

Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

19Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	vs	19 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (180MB available)	vs	+4GB22 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)12% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
133 PPI	vs	+233 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4"33% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1700 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
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Model	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Windows Phone 8S
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim	HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011	11/1/2012
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)	63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	133 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (180MB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	feature not registered
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered