HTC One S (Z250E) vs Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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

3/8/2021 9:23 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Google Pixel 4a X HTC One S (Z250E) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Google Pixel 4a (G025J) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.81"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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4 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	26 Advantages Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+444 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.81"35% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP53% 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
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 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 13Advantage Android 13 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) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3140 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage 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 [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	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage 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.

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Pixel 4a (G025J)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Google Pixel 4a G025J, HTC Sunfish
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	HTC	Google
Release date	3/30/2012	8/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 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)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	444 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 13
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 268714 (v8) Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	600/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, 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 (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
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: 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	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 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	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Stereo sound
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)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3140 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
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)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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: Just Black, Barely Blue • Google Pay • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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