HTC One S
#4743
ZTE Grand X IN
#8122Category Breakdown
HTC One S
ZTE Grand X IN
Performance
55.041.5
Camera
35.219.1
Display
79.117.7
Battery
16.416.4
Build
15.40.2
Connectivity
38.540.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.416.2
Summary
- The HTC One S features a sleek aluminum build that is lighter at 119.5g and thinner at 7.8mm compared to the ZTE Grand X IN, which is heavier at 140.8g and thicker at 9.9mm.
- Both devices have a 4.3-inch display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the HTC utilizes Super AMOLED technology, offering better color contrast than the TFT display on the ZTE.
- In terms of performance, the HTC One S is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm processor, while the ZTE relies on a single-core Intel Atom, with the HTC also having double the RAM at 1GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- They share a 1650mAh battery capacity, but the software experience differs slightly; the HTC One S runs Android 4.0 with Sense UI, while the ZTE Grand X IN operates on a stock version of Android 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One S
ZTE Grand X IN
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also available as HTC One S Special Edition in white color and 64 GB internal memory
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
TFT
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8290
Intel XMM 6260
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2460
GPU
Adreno 225
Intel graphics media accelerator (400 MHz)
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 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
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
127 x 65 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
119.5 g
140.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass