Comparison: samsung galaxy s5 vs htc one m8

Today we arrived with a collision between two titans of the competition that have excellent benefits, although with a very slight difference between their costs, as we will finally see. We are talking about the already well-known Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC ONE M8. Throughout the comparison we will detail each of the specifications of these terminals and that in the end we will check if it is compensated with each of its costs, and if the difference between them is justified. Let's get started !:

Screens: both have practically the same size, being 5 inches in the case of the HTC and 5.1 inches if we talk about the S5. They share the same resolution, being 1920 x 1080 pixels. For its part, Samsung's flagship has a super AMOLED screen (it consumes less energy and is more visible in sunlight). Both have protection against bumps and scratches thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Cameras: the rear lens of the S5 features 16 megapixels, in addition to standing out in functions such as Selective Focus (clearly capturing what you want, giving depth and professionalism to your snapshots), higher speed between shots and shots, and a very light sensor precise. The ONE M8 for its part is a main objective of 4 MP (Ultrapixel) with Duo Camera system, in addition to functions such as autofocus or BSI, which allows obtaining high-quality snapshots in low-light conditions, in addition to the LED flash. Its front cameras have 2 megapixels in the case of the Galaxy S5 and with a remarkable 5 megapixels if we refer to the HTC, very useful in both cases to make video calls or profile photos on social networks. The recordings made by the Samsung Smartphone are excellent, as they are shown in UHD 4K @ 30 fps quality, while If we refer to the M8 we will get them in HD 1080p, something that is not bad either.

Processors: On the part of the older brother of the Galaxy family we have a Quad-core CPU that runs at 2.5 GHz, while the HTC is accompanied by a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3 GHz SoC . They do share the same chip graphic: Adreno 330, that offers us a great visual experience and better performance. Both phones are also backed by 2GB RAM. They also have the same operating system and in the same version: Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat.

Designs: Regarding size, the Galaxy S5 has dimensions of 142 mm high x 72.5 mm wide x 8.1 mm thick and weighs 145 grams. It has a rear part made up of small perforations that give it great comfort when holding it. It is available in four colors: white, black, gold and blue. The Samsung model also has the IP67 certificate, which makes it a waterproof and dust-resistant terminal. It also includes a fingerprint scanner that gives it great security. The HTC ONE M8 for its part has a size of 146.36 mm high x 70.6 mm wide x 9.35 mm thick and weighs 160 grams. Its casing it is united in perfect metallic harmony, with good rounded finishes at its ends.

Batteries: they have a very similar capacity, being 2600 mAh in the case of the HTC and 2800 mAh if we refer to the S5 model . As we can see, both terminals are destined to have a very remarkable autonomy, although in the end it will depend on the use we make of the device (games, videos, connectivity, etc.).

Connectivity: both terminals offer basic connections such as WiFi, 3G or Bluetooth, in addition to also presenting the latest generation such as LTE / 4G technology (in the case of HTC, depending on the market).

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Internal Memory: both terminals have two models for sale, one of 16 GB and the other of 32 GB, in addition to presenting a microSD card slot of up to 128 GB.

Availability and price: if we refer to the Samsung Galaxy S5 we can say that we are talking about a great phone. We find it available for example on the website of pccomponentes for 665 - 679 euros depending on the color and version of 16 GB. The HTC ONE M8 is also a high-end terminal with a similar price: if we take a walk through pc components it can be found new and free for an amount of 659 euros in gray.

	- Samsung Galaxy S5	- HTC ONE M8
screen	- 5.1 inches superAMOLED	- 5 inches
Resolution	- 1920 × 1080 pixels	- 1920 × 1080 pixels
Internal memory	- 16GB and 32GB (expandable up to 128GB)	- 16 GB / 32 GB (Expandable up to 128 GB)
OS	- Android 4.4.2 KitKat	- Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Battery	- 2800 mAh	- 2600 mAh
Connectivity	- WiFi- Bluetooth- NFC - 4G / LTE	- WiFi 802.11a / b / g / n- Bluetooth 4.0- 3G - 4G / LTE
Rear camera	- 16 MP sensor- LED flash- UHD 4K video recording at 30 fps	- 4MP (Ultrapixel) sensor - Autofocus - LED flash - 1080p video recording
Frontal camera	- 2 MP	- 5 MP
Processor and graphics	- Quad-core at 2.5 Ghz- Adreno 330	- Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.3 ghz- Adreno 330
RAM	- 2 GB	- 2 GB
Dimensions	- 142mm high × 72.5mm wide × 8.1mm thick	- 146.36 mm high x 70.6 mm wide x 9.35 mm thick.