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HTC One X

28points

Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III

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HTC One X vs Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III

HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III

Why is HTC One X better than Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?

  • 23.08% wider aperture at minimum focal length
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    f/2.0 vsf/2.6
  • 0.79W/kg lower SAR for body (US)
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    0.7W/kgvs1.49W/kg

Why is Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III better than HTC One X?

  • 16.67% more battery power
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    2100 mAhvs1800 mAh
  • 6.67% faster CPU speed
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    4 x 1.6 GHzvs4 x 1.5 GHz
  • 46.15% more megapixels (front camera)
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    1.9MPvs1.3MP
  • Has an external memory slot
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  • 32GB more internal storage
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    64GBvs32GB
  • 25% better video recording quality (main camera)
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    1080 x 30 fpsvs1080 x 24 fps
  • Has a removable battery
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  • Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
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Overall rating

HTC One X
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HTC One X
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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
10.0
2 User reviews
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
10.0/10
2 User reviews

Features

Build quality

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9.0/10
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Display quality

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10.0/10
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Battery life

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7.0/10
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Photography

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Performance

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Design

weight

130 g

133 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

8.9 mm

8.6 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

69.9 mm

70.6 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

134.4 mm

136.6 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume

83.61 cm³

82.94 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

Display

screen size

4.7"

4.8"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type

IPS, LCD

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density

312 ppi

306 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution

720 x 1280 px

720 x 1280 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

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The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

Performance

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

1GB

1GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu benchmark score

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Cameras

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)

1080 x 24 fps

1080 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

Operating system

has clipboard warnings
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.

Battery

battery power

1800 mAh

2100 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging

HTC One X: Not applicable

Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed

21 MBits/s

21 MBits/s

This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed

5.76 MBits/s

5.76 MBits/s

This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III)

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards

1 SIM

1 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

Miscellaneous

has a video light
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
Has a built-in FM transmitter
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
Built-in FM transmitter allows you to wirelessly stream music from your device to any radio, e.g. in your car, at a predefined frequency.
exposure time

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

1 s

When the camera shutter is open for a long time, more light is absorbed by the sensor. You can use this slow shutter speed to produce vivid night time photography, or capture the trajectory of moving objects such as motorway traffic.
has a 24p cinema mode
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.
is a system camera
HTC One X
Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
A system camera has many interchangeable components such as lenses, flashes, and other accessories. System cameras offer greater flexibility than compact cameras.
power-on delay

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (HTC One X)

0.99 s

It takes less time for the camera to turn on and take a first picture.

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