HTC One S (Z250E) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/9/2013 8:18 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 3:59 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X HTC One S (Z250E) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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17 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)26% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 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
+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
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.41Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)7% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Galaxy S III mini 8GB GT-i8190
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	3/30/2012	11/1/2012
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 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)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8420 (45nm)
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 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
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 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
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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
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	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
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, HTML5
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: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
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