- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy S Advance
- LG Optimus L9
- Sony Xperia U
by GSM Arena (Jan, 2013)Slim and lightweight, it's pretty easy to handle and slips comfortably into pockets.
by GSM Arena (Nov, 2010)While it’s still not as good as a hardware one, it’s the next best thing – the big screen automatically means bigger, well-spaced keys, which are very easy to hit.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus compared to the HTC Desire HD
GHz1.4
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)At 9.9mm thick and 119g of weight, the S Plus can still be considered compact even by today's standards.
1 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3.5G
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)Thanks to its large screen, watching video is that much more enjoyable than on smaller devices, though as we said earlier, it's not that much better that we think the extra bulk is worth it.
screen size
4"
4.3"
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)And let's not forget the HTC Incredible S which closes the gap on the display front as far as size goes.
Desire HD by George-E.-Jelly--GeorgeJ (Jan, 2011)The screen is large enough to comfortably surf the web and handle routine e-mail.
screen resolution
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)There are many details that you can assign to each contact, but it still remains perfectly organized.
Desire HD by GSM Arena (Nov, 2010)The build is good – we’d call it great, was it not for some minor details that seem to adversely affect both the usability and aesthetics of the device.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.75 GB | 0.8 GB |
processor
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jan, 2013)Its dual Krait cores are one of the fastest performers around (in the dual-core league), and while you're again giving up NFC and expandable storage, the released Android 4.1 update and higher-resolution screen make for a very solid buy.
Desire HD by technical_specialistProcessor speed is very good - most apps can be downloaded & fully installed within 30 secs (of course, also depends on your connection speed).
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Desire HD by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)An 8 megapixel camera sits on the back, which is larger than most smartphones on the market, and it even has two LEDs to help out in the dark.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S Plus vs HTC Desire HD
cpu speed
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)And even though it is no match for dual-core, an overclocked single core chipset is powerful enough for almost everyone.
Desire HD by G.-Furas--G.F (Jul, 2011)I have had Nokias (I was a nokia number 1 fan, but symbian, and slow entering the capacitive screen, plus slow CPU, forced me try new phones).
browser benchmark
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)With the original Galaxy S you get a more laggy experience while loading 720p videos in the browser.
Desire HD by FireClown (Nov, 2010)It's web browser is exceptionally responsive and having Flash is very welcome.
download speed
Desire HD by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)With Wi-Fi and 3G onboard you're also left wanting for nothing when it comes to download speeds.
talk time
768 min
549 min
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)Official numbers put the talk time at nearly 13 hours (in 2G, half that in 3G) and and also promise almost a month of standby.
Desire HD by DeMagHare you kidding me?! 1230mah on such a screen is just too funny for anyone who is heavily using his phone, switching to 2G only network is a must if your daily talk time exceeds 20 minutes to be able to pass the day with one charge.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HTC Desire HD
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Outputs video to TV | Proprietary | vs | None |
| About half of smartphones can output to TVs; the modern day slide projector, great for sharing your photos & videos | |||
| Significantly lighter | 119 g | vs | 164 g |
| More than 25% lighter | |||
| Significantly smaller | 64 x 122 x 10 mm | vs | 68 x 123 x 12 mm |
| More than 20% smaller | |||
| Significantly faster processor | 1.4 GHz | vs | 1 GHz |
| Around 40% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Longer standby time | 45,000 min | vs | 25,200 min |
| Around 80% longer standby time | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,650 mA·h | vs | 1,230 mA·h |
| Around 35% more battery capacity | |||
| Records higher def video | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps | vs | 1280 x 720 @ Unknown |
| 30x higher def video | |||
| Longer talk time | 768 min | vs | 549 min |
| Around 40% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Store more stuff | 8 GB | vs | 1.46 GB |
| Around 5.5x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Thinner | 10 mm | vs | 12 mm |
| More than 15% thinner | |||
| Slightly more highly reviewed by consumers | 83.47% | vs | 81.13% |
| Around 5% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Slightly sharper screen | 232 ppi | vs | 216 ppi |
| More than 5% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2011 | vs | Oct, 2010 |
| Release date 5 months later | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy S Plus
| Has a built-in flash | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Take photos even in poor lighting | |||
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.3" | vs | 4" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy S Plus | HTC Desire HD | ||
 |   Rated by 12 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by MJSC (Mar, 2013) Rated 80% by by Hendrik-Delagrange  Rated 80% by by Hendrik-Delagrange |  Rated by 60 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by ABs Rated 100% by by Denner (May, 2011) Rated 100% by by nana (Mar, 2011) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 3-way tie: Supports NFC |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy S Advance 2-way tie: Most built-in storage |
 | 4 | LG Optimus L9 Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia U 3-way tie: Uses standard video out connectors |
 | 7 | Alcatel One Touch 995 3-way tie: Uses standard video out connectors |
