HTC Magic vs Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC Magic and the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Price | $125 | $50 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,340 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 3.2 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 116 g | 124 g |
| Released | Apr 2009 | Nov 2009 |
Summary: HTC Magic is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~46.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA), 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) |
| Pixel Density | ~180 ppi | — |
| Colors | — | 16M colors |
Platform
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| OS | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 1.6 (Donut) | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7200A | Samsung S3C6410 |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 | 800 MHz |
| GPU | — | FIMG 3DSE |
Memory
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSD, up to 16 GB supported | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM | 180MB user available (256 MB RAM, 512 MB flash) |
Main Camera
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Single | 3.2 MP, autofocus | 3.15 MP (or 3.2 MP), AF |
| Video | 352x288 (CIF) @ 15fps | CIF@15fps (352x288 pixels at 15 fps) |
| Features | — | Autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Single | None | No |
Battery
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 600 h | Up to 650 h (2G) / 580 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h 30 min | Up to 11 h 30 min (2G) / 6 h 50 min (3G) |
Body
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 113 x 55.56 x 13.65 mm (4.45 x 2.19 x 0.54 in) | 115 x 57 x 13.2 mm (4.53 x 2.24 x 0.52 in) |
| Weight | 116 g (4.1 oz) | 124 g (4.37 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Colors | Black (Gray Trim), Merlot (Black Trim), White (Silver Trim) | — |
Comms
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS (A-GPS support) |
| USB | miniUSB 2.0 (ExtUSB) | microUSB 2.0 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| HTC Magic | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Announced | February 2009 | 2009, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2009, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC Magic or Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)?
Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) — 1,340 mAh for the HTC Magic versus 1,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700).
Which is lighter, HTC Magic or Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)?
HTC Magic — 116 g for the HTC Magic versus 124 g for the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700).
Which is newer, HTC Magic or Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)?
Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) — Apr 2009 for the HTC Magic versus Nov 2009 for the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700).
Is the HTC Magic or the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) rated higher?
We rate the HTC Magic 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) 6/10.
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