The Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the hottest selling Android devices in the Smartphone Market. The Magnificent device has had people talking for quite a while now and the Galaxy S5 has posted impressive early sales figures. Trends point to the Samsung Galaxy S5 surpassing the Samsung Galaxy S4 Sales figures.
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The HTC One M8 is another fantastic Smartphone device. The stunning device has many in the state of Euphoria with some pundits dubbing it ‘The Best Smartphone Ever’. It is an all premium affair with the M8. The Aluminum finish gives the HTC One M8 a high-end look and feel, something that is notably missing on similar Android Handsets.
Related: 5 Reasons why HTC Thinks the HTC M8 Is way better than the Samsung Galaxy S5
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Ladies and Gentlemen, those are the two gladiators ready to face off in a bloody duel.
Here is a straightforward comparison pitting the Samsung Galaxy S5 against the HTC One M8.
| Gadget | Samsung Galaxy S5 | HTC One M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size: | 5.1 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Screen Display Technology | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen |
| Screen Resolution: | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Screen Resolution Density: | 432 ppi | 441 ppi |
| Screen Protection: | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Frame Size: | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm | 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight: | 145 g | 160 g |
| CPU: | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz |
| RAM: | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Operating System: | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) | Android OS, v4.4.2 [Android KitKat] |
| Memory: | Internal Memory: 16|32|64 GB +Card Slot | Internal Memory: 16|32 GB +Card Slot |
| Wi-Fi: | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Camera: | Rear: 16 MP + Front Facing:2 MP Camera | Rear: 4 MP + Front Facing: 5 MP |
| Battery Capacity:: | Li-Ion 2800 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 2600 mAh |
| Extras: | Water and Dust Resistant, Finger Print Scanner, Heart ,Rate Sensor, Ultra Battry Saving Mode | Beats Audio sound enhancement, HTC Sense UI v6, Stereo Speakers with an inbuilt Amplifier |
| Tech Trends Diary Rating: | [usr=9.0] | [usr=9.5] |
| Read Quick Review: | Samsung Galaxy S5 Review | HTC One M8 Review |
| Price in Kenya | Ksh 69,948 | Ksh 72,000 |
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