HTC One S (Z250E) vs Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

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

10/16/2021 7:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate X HTC One S (Z250E) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1080x2448

64
MP

24mp

18GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

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!

5 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	30 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)99% Lighter	vs	239 grams (8.37 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+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
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+18GB LPDDR517 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+512GB (475GB available)39 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2448 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+395 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.78"58% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 24MP17 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+6000 mAh3 times 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
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Model	One S (Z250E)	ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	ROG Phone 5 Ultimate ZS673KS-18G512G-WH2, 1B059EU, 1B063IN
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Asus
Release date	3/30/2012	6/7/2021, Announced: 3/10/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	77 x 173 millimeters (3.03 x 6.81 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	239 grams (8.37 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 (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2448 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Not supported	800nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 12
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	ROG UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	18GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	512GB (475GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.411mm125° 5MP macro f/2.0
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@480fps Sony IMX686 sensor
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dirac HD
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 5 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
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: Black HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Storm White • AirTrigger 5: physical gaming triggers • Aero case • AeroActive Cooler 5 • LED display on the back with notifications and animations
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
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