- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Apple iPhone 5
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- LG Optimus G
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 4.8"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released June, 2012
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The HTC One S is also worth a look if 4.8" is too big for you and you prefer AMOLED over LCD.
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 4.7"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released May, 2012
by GSM Arena (May, 2012)We have rarely encountered a phone, whose design and build quality are as flawless as in the case of the HTC One X for AT&T.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S III compared to the HTC One X for AT&T
GHz1.5
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G
by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Sunlight legibility is splendid too - the HD Super AMOLED isn't the brightest around, but its reflectivity is so low that even when outside in the brightest day, you'll still be able to make out what's on the screen quite clearly.
screen size
4.8"
4.7"
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The pretty large, sharp display with great colors makes reading a joy.
One X for AT&T by Roland-Schaer (May, 2012)Despite it's large screen size the phone fits well in a pocket.
screen resolution
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The first chart shows better sharpness over the S II - it's especially noticeable in the small numbers below the color patches.
One X for AT&T by Book-buyer (May, 2012)The screen is still not as good as on the now two year old iPhone retina display.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
processor
Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 2012)From the outside in, it has a large, vibrant HD display; Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; a sharp 8-megapixel camera; 4G LTE support; a zippy dual-core processor; and tons of internal memory and 2GB RAM.
One X for AT&T by Pyanfar-Chanur (May, 2012)The manufacturing of the One X's newer dual-core is more efficient than the older quad-core processor, and sites benchmarking the two have come up with almost identical performance scores.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 2012)After all, the outdated assumption that the more megapixels you have the better simply isn't true (and here's why).
One X for AT&T by Pyanfar-Chanur (May, 2012)There is a lower-resolution front camera, but I would only imagine that would be useful for snapping thumbnail pics.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC One X for AT&T
cpu speed
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Samsung seems to have done quite well here as the speed increase goes further than the 16% or so CPU frequency advantage that the Galaxy S III has over its predecessor.
One X for AT&T by Disappointed (Aug, 2012)Pros: Fast processor (apps launch fast, phone starts up REALLY fast, never encountered any lag); Great screen; fast camera; 25GB dropbox space FREE for 2 years (look it up)!
talk time
700 min
510 min
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The 3G talk time ended up the same as with the ICS-running Galaxy S III and is one of the best performers we have seen.
One X for AT&T by Billy-J.--REMARKable (Sep, 2012)I don't think it will since the most talk time per month I use is only about 20 minutes tops.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HTC One X for AT&T
| Store much more stuff | 64 GB | vs | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Has expandable storage | microSD, microSDHC | vs | None |
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Significantly longer standby time | 47,400 min | vs | 18,144 min |
| More than 2.5x longer standby time | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 83.79% | vs | 72.47% |
| Around 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More battery capacity | 2,100 mA·h | vs | 1,800 mA·h |
| Around 20% more battery capacity | |||
| Longer talk time | 700 min | vs | 510 min |
| Around 40% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy S III
| Records significantly higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps | vs | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x higher definition video | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy S III | HTC One X for AT&T | ||
 |   Rated by 11 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by electronicnut (Mar, 2013)  Rated 100% by by electronicnut (Mar, 2013) Rated 20% by by ebusemih (Jul, 2012)  |  Rated by 107 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Guy-David (May, 2012) Rated 80% by by Jeff-Edwards--RadioJeff Rated 60% by by Vineet-Tyagi--Viny2cool (Jul, 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
storage
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | Rated 100% by by Disappointed (Aug, 2012)I do stream music pretty much all day and I'm typically at 60% battery at the end of the day.-Internal Memory: 16GB is more than I had before!
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | Rated 100% by by K.-Rathod (Jun, 2012)A lot or people are dissing that it doesn't have a removable battery or a memory card slot and that 16gb is small.
Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 16GB - North American Edition | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The internal storage will come in three capacities - 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.
cores
Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 16GB - North American Edition | by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)It also comes in a version with a dual-core Krait processor and LTE (One XL internationally and One X for AT&T).
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | Rated 80% by by Pyanfar-Chanur (May, 2012)I was surprised and disappointed to hear that both the One X and the Galaxy III will be losing that quad-core in the American versions, but I've learned a bit since then.
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | Rated 80% by by Jeff-Edwards--RadioJeffI realize the American version will not feature the Quad-Core processor due to its current incompatibility with 4G LTE technology (I'm sure that will change within 6-8 months).
battery
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)You can get the full scoop on the battery test of the One X for AT&T over here.
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | Rated 80% by by T.-Ly (May, 2012)&T apps that you don't need that takes up space and send data and drain your battery for no other reason than that AT&T want to benefit off of you.
apps
Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 16GB - North American Edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)Yet I slightly prefer the One X for AT&T subscribers, and I wouldn't recommend the GS3 to iPhone fans who prize the crystal-clear Retina Display and Siri.
HTC One X for AT&T Dual Core | Rated 20% by by Gravity (May, 2012)I realize all carriers do this to one extent or another, however AT&T goes beyond the norm thinking that they will force you into using only their apps and features of course for a fee.
network technology
Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 16GB - North American Edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)At the time of writing, U.S. Cellular had recently launched its 4G LTE network in select cities in Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, populations that cover 25 percent of the carrier's customers.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 OK operating system |
 | 2 | Nokia Lumia 920 3-way tie: Highest resolution screen |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers |
 | 5 | LG Optimus G High resolution front camera |
 | 7 | Apple iPhone 4S 9-way tie: Average-sized app store |
