Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) vs HTC One S (Z250E)

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

5/29/2015 12:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points HTC One S (Z250E) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 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 Note (16GB)

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19 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	vs	5 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)11% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+386 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.7"33% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% 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
+(front) 4.1MP2 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 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh82% 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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)34% 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
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.

23 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.0 (aperture)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	One S (Z250E)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	HTC
Release date	1/1/2015	3/30/2012
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Front camera (secondary)	4.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2688x1536 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
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.264, H.263	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	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	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, 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
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	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	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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • MI UI 6.0 • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)	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