Category Breakdown
HTC Inspire 4G
Xiaomi Mi 1S
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.252.4
Summary
- The HTC Inspire 4G features a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 1S has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Inspire is powered by a 1.0 GHz single-core Snapdragon S2, whereas the Mi 1S utilizes a more advanced dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S3, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Mi 1S supports 1080p video recording compared to the 720p of the Inspire.
- The Mi 1S also has a larger battery capacity at 1930 mAh compared to the Inspire's 1230 mAh, likely resulting in better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Inspire runs on Android 2.2 with Sense UI, while the Mi 1S is equipped with Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
- The build quality is comparable, with the Inspire being slightly heavier at 163.9g versus the Mi 1S at 149g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Inspire 4G
Xiaomi Mi 1S
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1930 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
125 x 63 x 11.9 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
163.9 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Red
White, green, blue, red, violet, orange, gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

