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HTC One S (Z250E) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X HTC One S (Z250E) 04Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia Z (3G) Compare HTC One S X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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One S (Z250E)} 4 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+441 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
1650 mAhvs+2330 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
ModelOne S (Z250E)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesHTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC VilleSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandHTCSony
Release date3/30/20122/1/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 networkUSA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
International model:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours14 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One S (Z250E)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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