HTC One (M8) Dual SIM vs Samsung Galaxy S5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM and the Samsung Galaxy S5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Price | $663 | $3,791 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.1 in |
| Main camera | 4 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 145 g |
| Released | Jul 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD3 | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (inferred from original M8) | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat); Sense UI 6 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (LTE version) or Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (3G version) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (inferred from Snapdragon 801) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (Snapdragon 801) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 (inferred from Snapdragon 801) | Adreno 330 (Snapdragon 801) |
Memory
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC, up to 128GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 16GB or 32GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
Main Camera
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Dual | 4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3", 2µm, AF (Ultrapixel) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (inferred) | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 2800 mAh |
| Charging | — | 5W wired |
Body
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.36 x 70.60 x 9.35 mm | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 160 g | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (inferred from M8, described as 'slab of metal') | Plastic body, textured rear cover |
| SIM | — | Micro-SIM |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (inferred from M8, not removed like Eye variant) | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes (inferred from M8, not removed like Eye variant) | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| HTC One (M8) Dual SIM | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Announced | July 2, 2014 | February 24, 2014 |
| Status | Released July 2014 | — |
| Released | — | April 11, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or Samsung Galaxy S5?
Samsung Galaxy S5 — 2,600 mAh for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Which is lighter, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or Samsung Galaxy S5?
Samsung Galaxy S5 — 160 g for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Which is newer, HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or Samsung Galaxy S5?
HTC One (M8) Dual SIM — Jul 2014 for the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM versus Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Is the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM or the Samsung Galaxy S5 rated higher?
We rate the HTC One (M8) Dual SIM 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 7/10.
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