HTC One (M7) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC One (M7) and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Price | $28 | $54 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 4 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 130 g |
| Released | Mar 2013 | Feb 2014 |
Summary: HTC One (M7) is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition 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 S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| 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 (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | — | ~441 ppi |
Platform
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1 Lollipop (HTC Sense/Google Play Edition) | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (upgradable to 4.4.2 KitKat, planned upgrade to 5.0 Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 | Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Adreno 320 |
Memory
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Card slot | No (international version); up to 64 GB microSDXC (China and Japan versions) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64GB |
| Internal | 32GB or 64GB, 2GB RAM (LPDDR2) | 16GB/32GB/64GB, 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Single | 4 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3", 2.0µm (UltraPixel), OIS, autofocus | 13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, BSI sensor, HTC ImageChip 2, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps, dual-video recording |
Selfie Camera
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.0, 88-degree wide-angle lens | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, dual video call |
Battery
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 27 h (3G) | Up to 17 h (3G) |
| Stand-by | Up to 500 h (3G) | — |
| Music play | — | Up to 62 h |
Body
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Dimensions | 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 in) | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 130 g |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back (faux leather), plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
Comms
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| 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, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market/carrier dependent) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out, USB Host) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| HTC One (M7) | Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition |
|---|
| Announced | February 19, 2013 | January 2014 (Black Edition) |
| Status | Released March 22, 2013 | Available February 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC One (M7) or Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition — 2,300 mAh for the HTC One (M7) versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Which is lighter, HTC One (M7) or Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition — 143 g for the HTC One (M7) versus 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Which is newer, HTC One (M7) or Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition — Mar 2013 for the HTC One (M7) versus Feb 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Is the HTC One (M7) or the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition rated higher?
We rate the HTC One (M7) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition 6/10.
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