HTC One S (Special edition) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2018 7:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro X HTC One S (Special edition) 04Points

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4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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4 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)	vs	28 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+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	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core195% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (60GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+402 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.21"44% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-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 (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 20MP14 times 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) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie 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) 1024 Mbps23 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (8GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa
Country or region available	Taiwan	Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2012	9/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	1024/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
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, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, 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 (transparent back), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Always-On Display • Quick Charge 4.0+ • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Special edition)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
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

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HTC One S (Special edition) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate