HTC Nexus One vs HTC One S
HTC One S
Also known as HTC Ville
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 25 Apr 2012)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (2.3.4, 2.2, 2.1) | Android (4.1.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.3) Sense 4.1 UI | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.69 x 2.35 x 0.45 inches (119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm) | 5.15 x 2.56 x 0.31 inches (130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.59 oz (130 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 4.22 oz (120 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Design features | Trackball | Touch sensitive control keys | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control | Right: Volume control |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 3.7 inches | 4.3 inches | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 540 x 960 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. | 252 ppi | 256 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. | AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 10.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 7.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 12.1 days (290 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 17.9 days (430 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 7.00 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | ||
| Stand-by time (3G) | 10.4 days (250 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | ||
| Music playback | 20.00 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1400 mAh | 1650 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| 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. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A | |
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. | Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion | Dual core, 1500 MHz, Krait | |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 200 | Adreno 225 | |
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. | 512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / DDR2 | |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 5 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. | F2.0 | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Geo tagging | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Effects | |
| Camcorder | 720x480 (DVD) (20 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (29 fps) | |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.263 | ||
| Features | Digital image stabilization, Video calling | ||
| Front-facing camera | 0.3 megapixels VGA |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | ||
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI | MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3G2, 3GPP | |
| Radio | FM, Stereo, RDS | FM, Stereo | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML | supports: supports: HTML, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | |
| Micro 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, Cell ID | GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| 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 (Unlimited entries), Alarm, To-Do (Unlimited entries), Calculator, World clock | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| Yes | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4.0 | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g, n | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| HDMI | via microUSB | ||
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | Computer sync, OTA sync | DLNA, MHL, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights (1, Multiple color), Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Additional microphone/s | for Noise cancellation | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M3 | M4, T3 | |
| Other | Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 | 29 Jan 2010 | 13 Mar 2012 | |
| FCC ID value: NM8PB99110 link | FCC ID value: NM8PJ40110 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 | 0.96 W/kg | 0.39 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| Body | 0.72 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg | |
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| Product Specific Use | 1.18 W/kg | ||
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.36 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 26 Feb 2012 |
