HTC One S (Z250E) vs Samsung Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)

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

9/18/2012 11:33 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:11 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S Advance X HTC One S (Z250E) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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14 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner	vs	9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+16GB (13.45GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
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

120 grams (4.2 ounces)

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 1.3MP

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Samsung i9070, Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-i9070 16GB
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	3/30/2012	2/1/2012
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	63 x 123.2 millimeters (2.48 x 4.85 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.7% (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	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (13.45GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
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	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
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, Smile 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)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
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)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB535151VU
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • Video stabilization • HAC (M3/T3) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Curved glass Contour Display • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S Advance (GT-i9070 16GB)
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