Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB) vs HTC One S (Special edition)

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

11/15/2017 8:19 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points HTC One S (Special edition) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 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? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)

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24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)179% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+403 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.99"39% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3400 mAh106% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)54% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	One S (Special edition)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, (Global, International)	Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	9/1/2017	10/1/2012
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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	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: Black, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast	• Colors: White • HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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