HTC One S C2
#5085
HTC Vivid
#7037Category Breakdown
HTC One S C2
HTC Vivid
Performance
50.645.4
Camera
35.219.1
Display
79.140.4
Battery
16.416.3
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
34.437.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.420.8
Summary
- The HTC One S C2 features a more premium build quality with a slimmer profile at 7.8 mm and a lighter weight of 119.5 g compared to the HTC Vivid, which is thicker at 11.2 mm and heavier at 176.9 g.
- In terms of display, the One S C2 has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a higher pixel density of ~256 ppi, while the Vivid offers a 4.5-inch S-LCD display with ~245 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the One S C2 is powered by a faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU compared to the Vivid's 1.2 GHz, although both share the same GPU and RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Vivid includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the One S C2.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Vivid at 1620 mAh versus 1650 mAh in the One S C2, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The One S C2 runs a more recent Android version (4.0, upgradable to 4.1) compared to the Vivid's initial Android 2.3.4 (upgradable to 4.0), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One S C2
HTC Vivid
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
S-LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 in)
128.8 x 67.1 x 11.2 mm (5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
119.5 g
176.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass