HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) vs Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One E8 vs Apple iPhone XS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/13/2018 8:18 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:25 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS X HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Apple iPhone XS (512GB) Compare HTC One E8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

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6 Advantages HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	vs	22 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (512GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+512GB (498GB available)44 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels32% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+463 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.8"16% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 7.1MP40% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+2658 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
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Model	One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Other model names	HTC One Ace Dual-Sim, HTC One E8 Ace LTE	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	6/3/2014	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	512GB (498GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Hong Kong version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) India version: LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 41) Hong Kong version: LTE (Bands 3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2658 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	20 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M4/T3 • Java framework	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Face ID • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	iPhone XS (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered