HTC One (M7) vs Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC One (M7) and the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Price | $28 | $345 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 4 MP | 13.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 146 g |
| Released | Mar 2013 | Oct 2013 |
Summary: HTC One (M7) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC One (M7) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Type | Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (~468 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~441 ppi |
Platform
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| OS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1 Lollipop (HTC Sense/Google Play Edition) | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Card slot | No (international version); up to 64 GB microSDXC (China and Japan versions) | — |
| Internal | 32GB or 64GB, 2GB RAM (LPDDR2) | — |
| RAM | — | 3 GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16 GB (International) / 32 GB (Japanese model) |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC, up to 64 GB |
Main Camera
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Single | 4 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3", 2.0µm (UltraPixel), OIS, autofocus | 13.2 MP (Japanese model) / 13 MP (International), AF, LED flash |
| Features | LED flash, BSI sensor, HTC ImageChip 2, HDR | Zero Shutter Lag, BSI, Dual-shot mode, Sound-Shot mode |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps, 4K (3840x2160) @30fps (Japanese model) |
Selfie Camera
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.0, 88-degree wide-angle lens | 2.1 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Type | Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable |
| Talk time | Up to 27 h (3G) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 500 h (3G) | — |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Dimensions | 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 in) | 137 x 70 x 8.6 mm (5.39 x 2.76 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | — |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Colors | — | Coral Pink, Satin White, Lapis Blue |
Comms
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | 4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/carrier dependent) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out, USB Host) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) |
| Announced | February 19, 2013 | October 2013 |
| Status | Released March 22, 2013 | Released December 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC One (M7) or Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — 2,300 mAh for the HTC One (M7) versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075).
Which is lighter, HTC One (M7) or Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)?
HTC One (M7) — 143 g for the HTC One (M7) versus 146 g for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075).
Which is newer, HTC One (M7) or Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075)?
Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) — Mar 2013 for the HTC One (M7) versus Oct 2013 for the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075).
Is the HTC One (M7) or the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) rated higher?
We rate the HTC One (M7) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J (SC-02F / SGH-N075) 8/10.
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