HTC Hero S
#7350
ZTE Grand X IN
#8122Category Breakdown
HTC Hero S
ZTE Grand X IN
Performance
37.341.5
Camera
14.119.1
Display
42.717.7
Battery
15.816.4
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
34.140.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.416.2
Summary
- The HTC Hero S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X IN has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Hero S is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset, whereas the Grand X IN utilizes a more advanced 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Grand X IN is superior, offering an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording compared to the Hero S's 5 MP camera with 720p video.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Grand X IN at 1650 mAh versus 1520 mAh in the Hero S.
- Software-wise, the Hero S runs on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI, while the Grand X IN operates on a more recent Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), enhancing the overall software experience.
- Both devices lack wireless charging and have similar connectivity features, although the Grand X IN includes NFC support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero S
ZTE Grand X IN
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For US Cellular
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Intel XMM 6260
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2460
GPU
Adreno 205
Intel graphics media accelerator (400 MHz)
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 60 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
127 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
140.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass