HTC One S (Z250E) vs Apple iPhone 5 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/14/2012 12:10 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5 X HTC One S (Z250E) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Apple iPhone 5 (64GB) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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9 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (64GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 1.3MP7% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+1650 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1440 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)7% Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+640x1136 pixels40% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+326 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

32 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

60Hz

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Apple
Release date	3/30/2012	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
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)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	326 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 5 (64GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 10
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (60GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 5 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	8 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	iPhone 5 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)