HTC One S (Z250E) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2020 7:07 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 X HTC One S (Z250E) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)

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!

8 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)71% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (242GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+403 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.39"49% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 20MP14 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) 1200 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh142% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB + 12GB RAM), SKW-H0, SKW-A0
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Xiaomi
Release date	3/30/2012	3/1/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
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)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	256GB (242GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	1200/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, H.265, 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)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
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	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, Silver, Blue • Liquid Cooling 3.0+ • DCI-P3 109% • Always-on display • 240Hz touch-sensing
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (256GB/12GB)
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