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Samsung S4 vs. Htc One --------- Survival of the fittest

                                                                         

So here we are, back once again contemplating on which android to opt for? Whether it is going to be the chic, sassy and durable HTC One? Or the revolutionary survivor Samsung S4…

Here are some key features to help you ease your decision and opt for one that would meet all your needs.

The Design

The new HTC One’s stunningly handsome 4.7-inch 1080p Super LCD3 display, edged on all sides by a thin black bezel backed up by a curved posterior not only gives it a perfect finish, but at the same time makes the device rather quite easy to hold, irrespective of its weight. The Samsung Galaxy S4 on the other hand, offers a larger display of almost 5 inches being comparatively thinner and lighter in terms of weight and gives a somewhat solid feel when held. However, it would be safe to point out here that when it comes to design HTC One undoubtedly offers a much more premium look and feel.

The Display

Nowadays when an HD screen has practically become one of the key standard requirements for all androids, HTC has definitely gotten the upper edge with a 1920 x 1080 pixel translating into a 468 ppi as compared to the Galaxy S4’s 441 ppi. Apart from this, the One also tends to outshine S4 in terms of brightness, registering 463 lux as compared to S4’s 296 lux causing its display to be somewhat dimmer and tougher to read.

The Features

The One’s 4 mega pixels rear camera makes it more sensational for shooting photos in the dark but it does not do much justice to the daylight, whereas the GS4 flaunts a 13 megapixel front and rear camera allowing users to exploit both photos as well as videos through its cameras along with a plenty of other creative options to explore the photographer within you. Additionally, Samsung has also successfully experimented with a range of other motions and gestures in S4 including Quick Glance, Smart Pause and even Air Browse while HTC seems to have played it safe this time, sticking to only Blink Feed that provides a visual news feed of everything that you would want to know or read.

The Final Verdict

Choosing between the two has been indeed no easy task …. at least not for me, since they both tend to have their own individual strengths and short comings. The S4 on one hand leads as one of the most feature rich android ever made, where you are bound to spend weeks just discovering its cool, enticing features. Moreover it is also equipped with a far more sophisticated keyboard and a spiky camera.

The One on the other hand confidently boasts its premium design and demeanor with enhanced speakers and a dazzling, vivid screen making it far more reliable for everyday usage.

Contributed by Kiren