HTC One S (Z250E) vs LG G5 (H850)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2016 6:40 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare LG G5 X HTC One S (Z250E) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points LG G5 (H850) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H850)

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3 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	26 Advantages LG G5 (H850)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core95% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+554 PPI116% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.3"23% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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) 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 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat 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) 450 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh70% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	LG G5 4G H850, LG H850
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	South Africa, (Europe)
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	3/30/2012	3/31/2016
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
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	450/50 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
Primary 3G network	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,30)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)	LG G5 (H850)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5312x2988 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, 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 (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
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	4.2 + A2DP
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
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	20 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG G5 (H850)
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