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HTC One S (Z250E) vs Xiaomi Mi 1S

Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Xiaomi Mi 1S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 1S X HTC One S (Z250E) 18Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
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!

One S (Z250E)} 18 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E) vs Mi 1S} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 1S
+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)53%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+256 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs1 microphone
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1650 mAhvs+1930 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

27 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
 
ModelOne S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Other model namesHTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC VilleXiaomi Mi-One S, Xiaomi Mi1S, Xiaomi Mi-1S
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)CanadaUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCXiaomi
Release date3/30/20128/1/2012
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User InterfaceHTS Sense 4.0 UIMI UI 4.0

⚙️ Processor

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUSA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
International model:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
HTC Beats Audio
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsAVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsAAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
HAC (M3/T3)
• Colors: White, Green, Blue, Red, Violet, Orange, Gray
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC One S (Z250E)Xiaomi Mi 1S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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