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$400
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
  • 4G
  • 4.7"
  • Quad core 1.5 GHz
Released April, 2012
The HD screen is the best we've ever seen, its quad core processor is mighty fast, its camera mostly impressive and its design is reasonably smart.
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)
 
$380
  • iOS 6
  • 3.5G
  • 3.5"
  • Dual core 0.8 GHz
Released October, 2011
As to the actual video quality, it takes a capable enough computer and a 1080p screen to appreciate this 1080p sample video (10s, 31MB).
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)
 

Conclusion Which is better for you?

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HTCOne X

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Features Key features of the HTC One X compared to the Apple iPhone 4S

GHz1.5

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G

Back view of HTC One X
& fluidity:The Quad Core Tegra 3 processor makes the phone very fluid and fast.
Rated 80% by by Yasin (Oct, 2012)
Front view of Apple iPhone 4S

0.8 GHz

iOS 6 3.5G

The framerate is very consistent, with lots of resolved detail and pleasing colors.
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)

screen size

4.7"
3.5"
While it's still not as good as a hardware one, it's the next best thing - the 4.7" screen has enough real estate for big, well-spaced keys, which are easy to hit.
One X by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)
I guess if you play a lot of games then a larger screen may be acceptable, but as a daily smartphone the iPhone 4S is extremely well designed aesthetically and in size.
iPhone 4S by Jaffrey-W.-Ali--Relentless-Pursuit-of-Technology

screen resolution

HTC One X
Apple iPhone 4S
Not only is it remarkably sharp (at about 312 ppi, it's virtually impossible to distinguish individual pixels), but also has great contrast and nicely saturated colors.
One X by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)
The things to expect of all this tech are better colors, better noise performance, more sharpness and more precise white balance.
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)

memory

0 GB
1 GB

0.5 GB
1 GB

processor

HTC One X
Apple iPhone 4S
It’s certainly the most powerful, thanks to a 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a 4.7-inch 720p display, an 8-megapixel camera with some aggressive specs, and 32GB of storage.
One X by The Verge (Apr, 2012)
The iPhone 4S is promoted to the dual-core league and has more powerful graphics.
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)

camera resolution

0 MP
8 MP

8 MP
8 MP
Not because it features more megapixels – it's still an 8-megapixel model – but because it has a host of other improvements and a superfast continuous shooting mode.
One X by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)
The iPhone 4S has a strong claim on being the best 8 megapixel cameraphone.
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)
 

Performance Real world tests of HTC One X vs Apple iPhone 4S

cpu speed

1.5 GHz
0.8 GHz
Great looks, great processor speed and the lazy battery (I need to charge it every night).
One X by Erik-M (Jun, 2012)
It's sleek solid build of the phone.-The A5 chip processor that is claimed to be twice the iPhone 4's speed is amazingly fast and for a heavy data user, it is very appealing.-The 8MP camera.
iPhone 4S by Bill-L. (Nov, 2011)

talk time

600 min
840 min
AT&T claims the HTC One X will run for 12.5 days in standby mode and provide 8.5 hours of talk time.
One X by c|net (May, 2012)
Despite the more powerful processor, the company claims that the smartphone will be able to provide 8 hours of talk time over 3G, 14 hours over 2G, 6 hours of browsing over 3G, 9 hours via Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback, and 40 hours of music playback.
iPhone 4S by c|net (Oct, 2011)
 

Differences What are the advantages of each

Advantages compared to the Apple iPhone 4S

Supports Adobe Flash Yes vs No
Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash
More cores Quad core vs Dual core
Twice as many cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness
Is 4G Yes vs No
Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks
Uses standard video out connectors Yes vs No (Proprietary)
Somewhat common; Standardized connectors are cheap, compatible and easy to find
Supports NFC Yes vs No
Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications
Much faster processor 1.5 GHz vs 0.8 GHz
Around 90% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster
Supports FM radio Yes vs No
Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations
Noticeably bigger screen 4.7" vs 3.5"
More than 30% bigger screen
Store significantly more stuff 32 GB vs 16 GB
2x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards
Much better theoretical download speed 84 Mb/s (HSPA+) vs 14.4 Mb/s
Around 6x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks
Higher resolution screen 1280 x 720 vs 960 x 640
50% higher resolution screen
More battery capacity 1,800 mA·h vs 1,420 mA·h
Around 30% more battery capacity
Supports multitasking Yes (Android 4.1 Jelly Bean) vs No
Somewhat common; Run multiple apps at once
Longer standby time 24,000 min vs 12,000 min
2x longer standby time
Lighter 130 g vs 140 g
Around 10% lighter
Marginally newer Apr, 2012 vs Oct, 2011
Release date 5 months later

Advantages compared to the HTC One X

Significantly smaller 59 x 115 x 9 mm vs 70 x 135 x 9 mm
Around 30% smaller
Longer talk time 840 min vs 600 min
40% longer talk time; go days without charging
Records higher definition video 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps vs 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps
Around 30% higher definition video
Slightly sharper screen 328 ppi vs 312 ppi
Around 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images

Reviews Word on the street

HTC One X

Apple iPhone 4S

Rated 86%
Read the review (May, 2012)
Read the review (Apr, 2012)
It gets very bright, brighter in fact than the HTC One S' qHD AMOLED screen, and has viewing angles that are nice and wide.
Rated 87%
Read the review (Oct, 2011)
Note, however, that AT&T has taken some liberties with its marketing by also saying its iPhone 4S is compatible with even faster HSPA+ speeds.
Rated 72% by 133 users at amazon.com
Amazing screen, and I am coming from a Motorola Droid Razr which has a very good screen itself.
Rated 100% by by JoHn
The photos don't do this phone justice, it is sleek , elegant and manufactured to the highest quality.
Rated 100% by by avvi (Jan, 2013)
The camera is fast as promised though I still feel it takes a little longer to launch than I would have liked it to.
Rated 80% by by VS (Apr, 2012)
Rated 78% by 648 users at amazon.com
The design (same as with iPhone 4) is sleek and eye catching (everyone will want to touch it), and screen resolution is fantastic, with images clear and crisp.
Rated 80% by by Nse-Ette (Apr, 2012)
With an improved camera interface and super fast camera, and a noticeably faster processor, the iPhone 4S is a must upgrade for anyone with an iPhone 4 or older.
Rated 100% by by Erik (Sep, 2012)
Video quality has improved dramatically, there's much better clarity with 1080P, less hunting with the autofocus and image stabilization makes it slightly less jerky when moving.
Rated 80% by by James-Maeng (Feb, 2012)

screen

The result is a camera with crisp detail and pleasing quality that's as good as the iPhone 4S', while having a more aggressive HDR mode.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 86% by by c|net (May, 2012)
Of course the One S' high-contrast display produces more vibrant colors and darker blacks, which I prefer.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 86% by by c|net (May, 2012)
It hasn't got the highest pixel density ever, at 320ppi compared to the iPhone 4S's 326, but it's as near as matters, and to the naked eye you still can't see individual pixels, such is the detail on offer.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)

cpu

I purchased the international unlocked version with Quad-Core processor, instead they shipped me the AT&T US version with Dual-Core and less internal memory.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 20% by by Ricardo-Brown (Dec, 2012)
This international version has a 4 core processor and 32GB of storage unlike the dual core and only 9GB of storage on AT&T's version.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 100% by by gwv (Jul, 2012)
This is the at&t version of one x. It has a dual core processor unlike the quad-core processor of famous one x. Moreover at&t disabled many handy menu items such as transfer (to transfer old phone's memo).
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 40% by by aca (Nov, 2012)

operating system

The black color makes the device very sleek and the lag/bug-free ICS OS, light profile, long battery life, amazing camera, and amazing screen make this the first device to lure me away from Windows Phone 7.5.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 100% by by SagarCellGuru (May, 2012)
HTC One X S720E with Beats Audio Unlocked GSM Android SmartPhone - International Version, No Warranty (Black)p.s. the add-on app that I've found to be very useful is the "A.I. type Keyboard.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 100% by by Food-Fan (May, 2012)
I ordered for a HTC One X with Beats Audio UNLOCKED GSM Android but got a HTC AT&T One X with Beats Audio UNLOCKED GSM Android which cannot tether!!! I am very disappointed about this.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 20% by by Joyff (Nov, 2012)

network technology

This phone will not run on AT&T's LTE network, but it will still run on the 3g network there.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 100% by by gwv (Jul, 2012)
It's unlocked but no manual adjustment for the 3G network because it's a AT&T software inside,so its only good for networks whose network operator don't need manual settings.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 80% by by Adi
I believe having a GSM quad-band unlocked phone like this is very useful for anyone since it works in almost every country in the world.
Apple iPhone 4S AT&T, Black, 16 GB | Rated 100% by by David

resolution

That total number of pixels combined with the larger screen also means this phone vastly out-does the iPhone 4S (famous for the sharpness of its screen) for the amount of readable information you can get on screen.
HTC One X Quad Core | Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)
good night friend, I write about the following I wonder if the team is released or unlocked for any carrier, I'm from Venezuela and I would use it with movistar .... number of defects that have the equipment, is unlocked, it has very specific details and clear please your sincere and honest answer depends on my purchase.
Apple iPhone 4S AT&T, Black, 16 GB | Rated 60% by by Sir-Ciro (Jan, 2013)

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