HTC One S (Z250E) vs Nokia Lumia 525

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Nokia Lumia 525 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/13/2014 7:36 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X HTC One S (Z250E) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia Lumia 525 Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

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

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22 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (12GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 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	TFT IPS LCD
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+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) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1430 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
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Model	One S (Z250E)	Lumia 525
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Nokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia Glee
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Nokia
Release date	3/30/2012	1/1/2014
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)	64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8227
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Nokia Lumia 525
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
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, WMV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	10.7 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
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	Not 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: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone Black UI • Nokia ClearBlack display • WiFi hotspot • 7GB on SkyDrive
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Nokia Lumia 525
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