Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs HTC One S (Z250E)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs HTC One S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/30/2014 2:16 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

28Points HTC One S (Z250E) Compare Nokia Lumia 530 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non 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!

3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	vs	28 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
129 grams (4.52 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)8% Lighter
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)50% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+256 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	One S (Z250E)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia Rock	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	HTC
Release date	8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/2014	3/30/2012
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	Denim UI	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.5GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 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	UMTS 900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100
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
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1430 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey • Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 15GB • Skype, Viber, WhatsApp	• Colors: Black • HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)	HTC One S (Z250E)
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