HTC One S (Z250E) vs LG Q9 One (Q927L)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs LG Q9 One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/14/2019 8:29 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare LG Q9 One 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)

28Points LG Q9 One (Q927L) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q9 One (Q927L)

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	28 Advantages LG Q9 One (Q927L)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+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
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)179% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1440x3120 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+563 PPI120% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.1"42% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% 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 on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% 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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie 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	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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, 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.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
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Model	One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	LG Q9 One (LG U+), LMQ927L, LM-Q927L
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	South Korea
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	3/30/2012	10/1/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1440x3120 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	563 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
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	600/50 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 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 17)
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 Q9 One (Q927L)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, 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)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
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	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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	14 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
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: Moroccan Blue • Android One • 19.5:9 display ratio • Dolby Vision and HDR10 display • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • DTS:X surround sound • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	LG Q9 One (Q927L)
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