HTC One S
#5221
Motorola DROID RAZR XT912
#5234Category Breakdown
HTC One S
Motorola DROID RAZR XT912
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.079.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.355.3
Summary
- The HTC One S and Motorola DROID RAZR XT912 both feature a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the One S is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM8290 chipset and a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU, outperforming the DROID RAZR's TI OMAP 4430 and 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the DROID RAZR offers a 2 MP front camera, while the One S lacks one.
- The One S has a smaller 1650 mAh battery compared to the DROID RAZR's 1780 mAh, potentially impacting battery life.
- Software-wise, the One S runs Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the DROID RAZR starts with Android 2.3.5, upgradable to 4.1.
- Overall, the HTC One S offers a more advanced performance and software experience, while the DROID RAZR provides a slightly larger battery and front camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One S
Motorola DROID RAZR XT912
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also available as HTC One S Special Edition in white color and 64 GB internal memory
Also known as DROID HDMotorola DROID RAZR XT912 - for VerizonMotorola RAZR - for Rogers
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8290
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1650 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 in)
130.7 x 68.9 x 7.1 mm (5.15 x 2.71 x 0.28 in)
Weight
119.5 g
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
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
4.0, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes