HTC One S
#4743
Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos
#4906Category Breakdown
HTC One S
Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos
Performance
55.051.8
Camera
35.219.1
Display
79.179.1
Battery
16.418.0
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
38.555.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.430.4
Summary
- The HTC One S features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos has a slightly larger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HTC One S is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, whereas the Galaxy A3 Duos utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, which may offer better multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the A3 Duos includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity of the Galaxy A3 Duos is higher at 1900 mAh compared to the 1650 mAh of the HTC One S, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the HTC One S runs on Android 4.0, upgradable to 4.1.1, while the Galaxy A3 Duos starts with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.0.2, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One S
Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Also available as HTC One S Special Edition in white color and 64 GB internal memory
Versions: A300F/DS, A300G/DS, A300H/DS (3G only, no LTE), A300M/DS
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8290
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
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
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1650 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
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)
130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in)
Weight
119.5 g
110.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass