Apple iPhone 5 vs HTC One X
Apple iPhone 5
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 21 Sep 2012) AT&T - Available (since 21 Sep 2012) Sprint - Available (since 21 Sep 2012) T-Mobile - Available (since 12 Apr 2013) Cricket - Available (since 28 Sep 2012) Alltel - Available (since 15 Mar 2013)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | iOS (6.1, 6) | Android (4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.3) Sense 4 UI | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm) | 5.29 x 2.75 x 0.35 inches (134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm) | |
| Weight | 3.95 oz (112 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 4.59 oz (130 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control, Other | Right: Volume control | |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Gray |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.0 inches | 4.7 inches | |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 326 ppi | 312 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | S-LCD 2 | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand-by time | 9.4 days (225 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | ||
| Talk time (3G) | 8.00 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | ||
| Music playback | 40.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 10.00 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1440 mAh | 1800 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer | |
| Not user replaceable | Yes |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Apple A6 | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1300 MHz, Apple Swift | Quad core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | |
| Graphics processor | PowerVR SGX543MP3 | ULP GeForce @ 520MHz | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 1016 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 1066 MHz) / LPDDR2 | 1024 MB RAM / LPDDR2 | |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | LED | |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.4 | F2.0 | |
| Features | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Macro mode, Scenes, Self-timer | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (23 fps) | |
| Recording format | MPEG4 | ||
| Features | Digital image stabilization, Video calling | Digital image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 1.2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels | |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless) | MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | |
| Radio | FM | ||
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload) | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| LTE | 700 MHz Class 13, 850 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz | ||
| Data | LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO Rev.B | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| Micro SIM | Yes | ||
| nano-SIM | Yes | ||
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS | |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Flashlight (Camera flash), Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 a, b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | Proprietary | microUSB | |
| Features | USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| HDMI | via microUSB | ||
| Charging connector | Proprietary | microUSB | |
| Other | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, DLNA, MHL, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Additional microphone/s | for Noise cancellation, Video recording | for Noise cancellation | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4, T4 | ||
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
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FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 12 Sep 2012 | 09 Mar 2012 | |
| FCC ID value: BCG-E2599A link | FCC ID value: NM8PJ46100 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 1.18 W/kg | 0.60 W/kg | |
| Body | 1.18 W/kg | 1.01 W/kg | |
| Product Specific Use | 1.18 W/kg | 1.01 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.57 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 12 Sep 2012 | 26 Feb 2012 |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation |
