HTC One S (Special edition) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2017 12:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 4 X HTC One S (Special edition) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)

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!

4 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
+64GB (60GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+515 PPI101% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.7"33% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 3.7MP181% 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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3220 mAh95% 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
802.11 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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Other model names	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C	Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Quad-core 4G, Samsung Muscat
Country or region available	Taiwan	Australia, India, Singapore
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012	10/10/2014
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	78.6 x 153.5 millimeters (3.09 x 6.04 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	3.7 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1440 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3220 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	20 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Samsung TouchWiz UX • S Pen stylus • S-Voice natural language • Dropbox 50GB • Samsung Gear S compatible • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.22W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.366W/kg (head), 0.291W/kg (body)