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Samsung A157
SGH-A157| Global Score | |
| 33 | 42.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | HTC |
| -- | Windows Mobile Standard 6.1 |
| -- | 2008-08-26 |
| 3.83 x 1.84 x 0.65 inches | 4.58 x 1.71 x 0.64 inches |
| 2.99 ounces | 4.94 ounces |
| $ 59.00 | $ 60.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 1.8 inches | 2.4 inches |
| 128 x 160 pixels | 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA) |
| TFT | TFT |
| 114 pixels per inch | 167 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 5.5 | 6 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225 chipset |
| Single-Core 416 MHz processor | Single-Core 528 MHz processor |
| -- | 256 MB RAM |
| GPU | GPU |
| 6.39 | 6.66 |
| Storage | |
| 262,14 MB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 0.8 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 3.20 MP |
| 0 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| -- | Wi-Fi |
| UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 0.5 | 3.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 800mAh Battery | 1000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 240 hours standby time 5 hours talk time | 280 hours standby time 6.3 hours talk time |
| 2.24 | 2.56 |
| Other Features | |
| -- | Bluetooth 2.0, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The HTC S740 has a general score of 42.5, which is much better than the Samsung A157's 33 score. HTC S740's body is extremely heavier but a little thinner than Samsung A157. The HTC S740 has just a little better performance than Samsung A157. Both have a Single-Core processor. HTC S740 has a bit more vivid display than Samsung A157, because it has a lot higher 320 x 240 pixels resolution, a lot larger display and a higher pixel number in each screen inch.
Samsung A157 has a way bigger storage capacity to install applications and games than HTC S740, although it has no external SD slot. HTC S740 takes way better videos and photos than Samsung A157. The HTC S740 counts with better battery performance than Samsung A157, because it has 1000mAh of battery capacity.
The HTC S740 is a little more expensive than the Samsung A157, but it's still a good choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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