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HTC Inspire 4G

HTC Inspire 4G

#7576
Xiaomi Mi 1S

Xiaomi Mi 1S

#8255

Category Breakdown

HTC Inspire 4G
Xiaomi Mi 1S
Performance
35.943.3
Camera
14.119.1
Display
42.016.9
Battery
12.718.1
Build
16.50.2
Connectivity
28.326.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.315.8

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

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, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

N/A
2 MP

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

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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black, Brown, Red
White, green, blue, red, violet, orange, gray

Foldable

SAR

1.14 W/kg (head)
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass