HTC One S (Z250E) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2012 9:14 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X HTC One S (Z250E) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One S (Z250E)

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29 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)58% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+256 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.3"23% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1219 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 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 (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	3/30/2012	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 3.0
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 6.0
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MPEG4, MOV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1219 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	11.7 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)