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HTC One S C2 (Z560E) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)

Side by side comparison between HTC One S C2 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S) Compare HTC One S C2 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

One S C2 (Z560E)} 8 Advantages HTC One S C2 (Z560E) vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)22%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (12GB available)vs+16GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+316 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+4.65"8%
Larger screen
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAhvs+1850 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
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ModelOne S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Other model namesHTC One S Z560E, HTC Ville CSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120S, Samsung Dali
Country or region availableTaiwan
Taiwan
South Korea
South Korea
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date6/1/201212/1/2011
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours5.9 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

➕ Other features

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Video stabilization
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One S C2 (Z560E)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.12W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.2W/kg (head)
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