HTC One S (Z250E) vs T-Mobile Prism

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs T-Mobile Prism phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/11/2014 4:23 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare T-Mobile Prism X HTC One S (Z250E) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points T-Mobile Prism Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

32 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	2 Advantages T-Mobile Prism
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (12GB available)81 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)56% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+256 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.3"23% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	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
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage 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

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
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Model	One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	T-Mobile Prism U8651, Huawei Astro
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	HTC	T-Mobile
Release date	3/30/2012	5/6/2012
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	60.2 x 116.3 millimeters (2.37 x 4.58 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
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)	T-Mobile Prism
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100
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
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)	T-Mobile Prism
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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)	T-Mobile Prism
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)	T-Mobile Prism
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	6 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	T-Mobile Prism
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered