Galaxy S4 VS HTC One VS Sony Xperia Z – Specifications Comparison

Here we’ve posted table of specifications comparing Galaxy S4 with HTC One and Sony Xperia Z android phones. The three handsets are flagship from their respective manufacturers – all released in 2013. While Xperia Z is already available in market, HTC One and Galaxy S4 are to be released in April globally. HTC has done some serious design changes with One, along with its innovative ultrapixel camera take, sound improvement, and featuring the best hardware. Sony has also given due care and worked hard on Xperia Z to feature bravia display, waterproof and dustproof capabilities, etc. Samsung has brought some innovative features like dual camera recording, smart scroll (advancement in smart stay), s translator, etc along with best internal hardware on board. Let’s see how the trio capture the market. For now, compare their specifications.galaxy-s4-vs-htc-one-vs-xperia-z

NameHTC OneSamsung Galaxy S4Sony Xperia Z
BrandHTCSamsungSony
Screen Size4.74.995
Screen Resolution1920x1080 pixels, Super LCD3, Gorilla Glass protection1920x1080 pixels, Super Amoled Display1920x1080 pixels, capacitive multi-touch, Full HD display, scratch resistant, shatter proof glass
Pixel Density469 ppi441 ppi441 ppi
Height137.4 mm136.6 mm139 mm
Width68.2 mm69.8 mm71 mm
Thickness9.3 mm7.9 mm7.9 mm
Weight143 g or 5.04 oz130 g or 4.59 oz146 g or 5.15 OZ
ProcessorQualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600Exynos 5 Octa 5410Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064
Processor Speed1.7GHz Quad Core1.6 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 & 1.2GHz Quad-core Cortex A71.5GHz Quad Core
GraphicsAdreno 320 GPUPowerVR SGX 544MPAdreno 320
RAM2 GB2 GB2 GB
Internal Storage32/64 GB16/32/64 GB storage16 GB
Memory CardExternal memory card not supportedupto 64gb externalup to 32GB external
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acyes
Dual Band WiFiYesyes
BluetoothYes, 4.0Yes, 4.0Yes, 4.0
3Gyesyesyes
4Gyesyesyes
3G SpeedHSPA +42.2 Mbps42 Mbps
4G Speed100Mbps100MbpsLTE, Cat3, 100 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL
Camera4mp Ultrapixel13 megapixel13.1 megapixel
Photo Resolution2688 x 15204128 x 30964128x3096
Flashyesyesyes
Video RecordingYesYesYes
Video Recording Quality1080p Full HD @ 30fps1080p Full HD @ 30fpsFull HD 1080p @ 30fps
Front Camera2.1mp, 1080p video recording2mp, 1080p video recording2.2mp, 1080p Video recording
Release DateFebruary 2013March 2013January 2013
OSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS, upgradeable to Android 4.2.2Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS, upgradeable to Android 4.2
NFCYesYesYes
Battery2300mAh2600mAh2330mAh
Other Features
  • Camera Features - HDR, stereo sound recording, video stabilisation, ultrapixel concept, optical image stabilization (OIS).
  • Gyroscope-based, multi-axis OIS for both front as well as rear camera in HTC One phone.
  • MHL, TV Out (HDMI) supported
  • Micro-USB
  • 3.5mm audio jack.
  • GPS
  • Infrared Port
  • Beats audio enhancement
  • Stereo speakers that produce loud and good quality sound output.
  • Micro-SIM
  • LTE (4G), NFC are market-dependent features.
  • Noise cancellation Mic
  • 25GB free dropbox storage
  • HTC One is available in Black, Silver and Red colors.
  • Model Name - GT-I9500
  • Dual mode support in camera to allow simultaneous recording via front and rear camera at the same time.
  • Other camera features - Zero shutter lag, BIS, Auto-focus, burst mode, story album mode, etc.
  • S translator, S health, Smart scroll, Smart pause, Smart Stay, etc.
  • Samsung Knox security.
  • Sensors - Accelerometer, barometer, gyro, RGB Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, IR Gesture, Temperature & Humidity.
  • 4G LTE with global support including FDD-LTE, TD-LTE.
  • Sony Mobile Bravia Engine II
  • TimeScape UI
  • Multitouch upto 10 fingers (10-point support)
  • Waterproof upto 1m and 30 minutes.
  • IP57 certified : Dust and water resistant.
  • HDR, Sweep Panaroma, video light
  • Sony Xperia Z is available in black, white, purple colors.
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic.
  • Flagship android handset from Sony

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