HTC One (M8) and Samsung Galaxy Alpha are two completely different mobile phones. The former has a larger display screen, and uses aluminum structure and top-level built-in; The latter feels more fashionable. If you want to buy a new smart phone, it is really difficult to choose between these two phones when you hold them in your hand. However, Gizmag, a foreign website, has made some analysis on their functions and specifications, hoping it will be helpful to you.
size
The HTC phone is larger. It is 11% longer, 8% wider and 40% thicker than the Galaxy Alpha.
weight
The weight of these two phones is easy to compare. The weight of HTC One is 39% larger than that of Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
structure
HTC One adopts a full body metal structure, which is similar to Samsung and iPhone 5s, and uses a metal frame. But the difference between Galaxy Alpha and iPhone 5s is that its back plate is plastic.
colour
Both phones are available in a variety of colors. Samsung Galaxy Alpha has white, blue, black, silver and gold; HTC One is available in smoke gun, silver and gold.
Display screen (size)
Maybe as consumers think, Alpha's screen is smaller than One's, and HTC One's screen is 13% larger than Alpha's.
Display screen (resolution)
In addition to the larger display screen, the HTC phone's screen is also clearer, and its PPI value is 41% higher than Alpha's. The PPI value of Galaxy Alpha phone is 313, which is close to the 326 PPI value of Apple iPhone 5s.
Fingerprint scanning
Samsung smart phones are equipped with fingerprint scanning function on their Home key, and the display can be unlocked by simply sliding your finger at the bottom of the phone. HTC One does not have this function.
Heart Rate Monitors
Only Samsung mobile phones have heart rate monitor function.
Induction start
When you hold the sleeping HTC One in your hand, induction startup allows you to wake up your phone by double clicking the screen. You can also slide the screen in different directions and customize other actions, such as directly entering the home screen or viewing HTC's news plug-in. You can also set the landscape mode of your phone, or press a volume key for a long time to directly access the camera application.
Front speaker
The front speakers of HTC One have better sound effects.
Waterproof function
Unlike the Galaxy S5, these two phones have no waterproof function.
processor
Both phones are equipped with powerful processors, but HTC One's Snapdragon 801 processor seems to be better.
storage
Samsung mobile phones are equipped with standard 32GB storage, while HTC provides two different storage options, namely 16GB and 32GB. HTC One supports microSD card expansion, but Galaxy Alpha does not.
Memory
Both devices have 2GB of memory.
Battery
The battery life of HTC One is better than that of Samsung's Galaxy Alpha. Although the screen of Galaxy Alpha is small and the built-in configuration is not high, the battery life is still unsatisfactory. On the contrary, the power of HTC One is more stable.
Power saving mode
Both phones have a power-saving mode. When opened, the phone can only run the most basic App applications and processes. When the phone is low on power, it can still run for several hours.
camera
You can only see the 4MP rear camera on HTC smart phones, but HTC calls it "Ultrapixels", which can capture larger pictures and more light. When evaluating the HTC One, we found that many people like its rear camera, and the shooting effect is still good when the light is insufficient. HTC also has a 5MP front camera, which has a higher resolution than the front camera of other smart phones, and is particularly suitable for self portraits.
Samsung Alpha uses a traditional 13MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front camera.
Sounding sensor
In fact, there are two cameras on the HTC mobile phone backplane, one for taking photos and the other for monitoring depth effects. Its purpose is mainly for focusing when taking photos.
Software
Both phones are equipped with Android 4.4 KitKat, and both have their own personalized UI. Compared with HTC Sense, Samsung's TouchWiz has brought about some changes in experience and more colors.
Release time
HTC One is expected to be launched in five months, while Alpha should be launched next month.
Price (bare metal)
The price of HTC One (M8) bare metal is $650, which is a standard price for high-end mobile phones. Samsung has not released the price of Galaxy Alpha. Although Alpha's screen is small and its resolution is not high, Samsung has positioned it as a fashionable mobile phone, so it is difficult to estimate the price of its bare phone at present.
In addition to the price, we don't know whether Samsung Galaxy Alpha can provide better value. However, this device is very attractive in appearance and should also attract many buyers.
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