HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S III: spec comparison
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And while we are still waiting for the elephant in the house, the Samsung Galaxy S IV, to arrive on March 14th in New York, we can still look at how the HTC One changes the existing phone landscape.
And it certainly does change it - with an HTC UltraPixel Camera with superior low-light performance, a unibody aluminum design, and a brand new version of HTC Sense on top of Android. You have probably already heard about all that, now take a look at the pure specs, the stuff that gets geeks excited, and the true backbone of any smartphone.
With a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, the HTC One can definitely stand its ground against all the rest. What is it facing as a competition right now? Take a look right below.
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| DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | Smart phone |
| OS | Android (4.1.2) Sense 5.0 UI | Android (4.1.2) | Android (4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4) TouchWiz UX UI |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 inches (137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm) | 5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (139 x 71 x 7.9 mm) | 5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches (136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm) |
| Weight | 5.04 oz (143 g) the average is 4.4 oz (124 g) | 5.15 oz (146 g) the average is 4.4 oz (124 g) | 4.69 oz (133 g) the average is 4.4 oz (124 g) |
| Rugged | Water (Water), Dust proof | ||
| IP certified | IP 57 | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Black, Purple, White | Black, Brown, Pink, Blue, Red, White, Gray |
| DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
Pixel density | 468 ppi | 441 ppi | 306 ppi |
Technology | S-LCD 3 | TFT | Super AMOLED |
| BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 11.00 hours the average is 10 h (579 min) | 22.50 hours the average is 10 h (579 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 22.9 days (550 hours) the average is 19 days (459 h) | 34.6 days (830 hours) the average is 19 days (459 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 14.00 hours the average is 8 h (508 min) | 11.60 hours the average is 8 h (508 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 22.1 days (530 hours) the average is 24 days (577 h) | 32.1 days (770 hours) the average is 24 days (577 h) | |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | 2330 mAh | 2100 mAh |
| HARDWARE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | Samsung Exynos 4 (4412) |
Processor | Quad core, 1700 MHz, Krait 300 | Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait | Quad core, 1400 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 320 | Adreno 320 | ARM Mali-400/MP4 |
System memory | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR3 | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR2 |
| Built-in storage | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum User Storage | 26 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB |
| CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 4 megapixels, Immobile | 13.1 megapixels, Immobile | 8 megapixels, Immobile |
| Flash | LED | LED | LED |
| Aperture size | F2.0 | F2.6 | |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28mm | ||
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
| Front-facing camera | Yes | 2.2 megapixels | 1.9 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
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36 Comments
3. alila2 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 09:49 9 3
it will only be outdated when the S4 is out. htc one though is very nice looking phone ,but unfortunately it's way too big for 4.7 inch screen .
17. s.mrabet posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:35 7 1
For a phone that came out almost a year ago, i wouldnt call it outdated.
29. HDShatter posted on 19 Feb 2013, 18:56 3 0
It also cost more than the Z and Sony will release an updated z with a snapdragon 800 in a few months.
32. 007akshay posted on 20 Feb 2013, 07:43 1 0
hey is htc one 4 mega pixellll..........??????????????
34. nogetch posted on 23 Feb 2013, 13:54 0 0
Actually, 4 UltraPixels :)
2. kaliil10 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 09:49 6 0
Nokia Lumia 920 vs HTC one camera comparison in lowlight.
13. rihel_95 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:11 8 0
Little wrong in Spec of HTC in Camera section PA. It should have been ULTRAPIXEL instead of Megapixel. Also add some more info coz a 4mp camera will be compared by users with 8mp and 13 mp!
30. yahoo29 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 20:02 0 0
Coz if they dont bring it to the market early s4 will rule again >.
35. Doakie posted on 25 Feb 2013, 13:30 0 0
I'm totally buying a HTC One to replace my aging EVO 4G as my personal phone. But let's be honest and realistic... The GS4 is going to crush the One because HTC doesn't have the marketing budget as Samsung or Apple. When it comes to building a brand name in a short time it's all about deep pockets for the marketing dept. HTC has been my favorite android hardware company since the G1 but they're just too small to really compete on a global marketing assault.
5. BadAssAbe posted on 19 Feb 2013, 09:59 1 0
i wish sony would have made the Xperia ZL thinner as well as smaller.
I can get waterproof later.
I love the Bezel on the Xperia ZL, It should be the new stander.
10. alila2 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:05 1 0
i wish that too, the zl is still my phone of choice unless samsung manged to fit the 4.9 inch screen of the s4 in a body no bigger than the s3.
8. Nikolas.Oliver posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:01 5 0
and the gs3 is going to be a mid-end smartphone. that's how this industry works...
9. mydi.maus posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:05 4 0
just kidding,comparing these two w/s3 wait till big brother (Galaxy s4) is release...the next game changer...
12. amiroo posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:11 1 0
Htc one has 1080p screen, optical image stabilizator, like lukia 920 does, hdr video on both cameras, slow motion, hdr microphone, ultrapixel camera, 32/64 Gigs, and the probably will offer extra storage on Dropbox, highest ever ppi468, dual speakers...
15. _Bone_ posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:14 4 0
Strange that the One is slightly bigger overall than the S3, but features a smaller screen. It's also bigger than the 5"-er Xperia ZL, so despite a "smaller screen" it's not really a more compact device. I dig the DNA more, has a better phone-screen ratio.
20. rizevnarastek posted on 19 Feb 2013, 11:06 0 0
The big stereo speakers kinda make up for it...
and the in hand feel is much better than the rectangular Xperia Z so it actually feels slimmer. The usable screen space is like Xperia Z because the Z has software keys ;)
19. phones522 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 10:45 0 0
The htc one also comes in red it on htc's website
21. GALAXY-STORM posted on 19 Feb 2013, 11:40 0 0
No harm in comparing it against the most popular android smartphone upto date.
23. LDnb6 posted on 19 Feb 2013, 12:36 0 0
its nice to see the xperia has fans some were but in the U.S you don't see them ( i have never personalty seen an xperia in real life) but one reason is it looks good on paper but real world it NEVER the best in any category. but on a bright note the ONE is looking like its the phone to beat right now
26. nando2do posted on 19 Feb 2013, 13:45 1 0
The camera has 4 ultra pixels which is not the same as 4 mega pixels! FIX THAT!
31. Akraw posted on 20 Feb 2013, 01:18 2 0
Right now having htc one x so not going for htc one instead will opt for the XPERIA Z..!!
33. xcool3000XD posted on 23 Feb 2013, 03:12 0 1
xperia z doesn't have a LPDDR, that's horrible for battery, and we must have attention that gs3 has pixel arrangement, yet thei are both crushed by one.
36. elmax posted on 03 Mar 2013, 14:37 0 0
besides having a 4 ultra pixel camera captures light 300% better than the cameras and will be easier to take photos
