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| Global Score | |
| 75.7 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| 2016-05-04 | 2017-08-11 |
| 5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches | 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold and Gray |
| Aluminum | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 300.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| S-LCD 5 | Super AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S8 Active is just a bit better than the HTC 10, with a overall score of 81.9 against 75.7. Even though the Galaxy S8 Active is newer than the HTC 10, it's somewhat thicker and extremely heavier. Galaxy S8 Active features just a bit better looking screen than HTC 10, because it has a little higher pixels density, a bit higher 1440 x 2960 pixels resolution and a little bit larger screen.
HTC 10 counts with a bigger storage capacity for apps and games than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has just 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 1,95 TB. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has just a bit better hardware performance than HTC 10, and although they both have the same RAM amount, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active also has a larger number of cores.
The HTC 10 features a slightly better camera than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a smaller camera aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and a same resolution camera in the back, the HTC 10 also counts with higher 120 fps video frame rate and a bigger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active counts with greater battery duration than HTC 10, because it has a 33% greater battery size.
Galaxy S8 Active not only is the best phones in our comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to others.
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