Category Breakdown
HTC Hero S
ZTE Warp Sequent
Performance
37.344.8
Camera
14.114.1
Display
42.734.8
Battery
15.816.4
Build
17.615.1
Connectivity
34.124.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.419.0
Summary
- The HTC Hero S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Warp Sequent has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at 256 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 chipset, but the Warp Sequent has a marginally faster 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the Hero S's 1.2 GHz.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, offering similar performance.
- The Warp Sequent has a larger 1650 mAh battery compared to the Hero S's 1520 mAh, potentially providing better longevity.
- The Hero S runs on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI, while the Warp Sequent operates on a more recent Android 4.0.4, offering a slightly improved software experience.
- Overall, the ZTE Warp Sequent presents advantages in display size, processing speed, battery capacity, and software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero S
ZTE Warp Sequent
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For US Cellular
For Boost Mobile
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 256K colors
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
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB (2.6GB user available), 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
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
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
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 64.8 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
129.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head)
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

