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Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs HTC Desire Eye

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

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Compare HTC Desire Eye X Samsung Star (GT-S5230) 03Points
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.2"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13.1
MP

13.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire Eye

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!

Star (GT-S5230)} 3 Advantages Samsung Star (GT-S5230) vs Desire Eye} 36 Advantages HTC Desire Eye
+93 grams (3.26 ounces)66%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
50MBvs+16GB (10GB available)204 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)40%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
155 PPIvs+424 PPI174%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.2"73%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13.1MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 13.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2400 mAh140%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
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ModelStar (GT-S5230)Desire Eye
Other model namesSamsung S5230A Star, Samsung Tocco Lite, Samsung Player OneAT&T HTC Desire Eye LTE, HTC Eye
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date4/30/200911/1/2014
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 104 millimeters (2.09 x 4.09 in)73.8 x 151.7 millimeters (2.91 x 5.97 in)
Weight93 grams (3.26 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)155 PPI424 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage50MB16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 - AT&T: 850/1700/1900/2100 - EMEA: 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4208x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4208x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
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

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours20 hours
Standby800 hours (33.3 days)538 hours (22.4 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• DNSe
• Shazam Find Music service
Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Red, White
• HTC Sense UI 6
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC BoomSound
• Google Drive 50GB
• IPX7 certified: dustproof and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Star (GT-S5230)HTC Desire Eye
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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