HTC One X10 vs. iPhone 13 mini: A Detailed Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The iPhone 13 mini unequivocally wins this comparison. While the HTC One X10 offered a decent experience in its time, the iPhone 13 mini's superior performance, camera, display, and battery life make it the clear choice for most users, despite the price difference.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | HTC One X10 | Apple iPhone 13 mini |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2628, A2629, A2630 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 Sub6/mmWave - A2628 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2629, A2630 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, April. Released 2017, July | 2021, September 14 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, September 24 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 152.9 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.02 x 2.98 x 0.32 in) | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | 141 g (4.97 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super LCD | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP2 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | Android OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.1 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM |
| eMMC 5.1 | NVMe | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | - | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), AF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | - | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Stand-by | Up to 744 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 25 h 30 min (3G) | - |
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2438 mAh (9.34 Wh) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Silver | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green |
| Models | One X10, 2PXH3 | A2628, A2481, A2626, A2629, A2630, iphone14,4 |
| Price | About 200 EUR | € 299.00 / $ 240.00 / £ 244.89 |
| SAR | - | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.97 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 75h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.9 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 772512 (v9) GeekBench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
HTC One X10
- Expandable storage (MicroSD)
- Larger screen size
- Affordable price (used)
- Headphone jack
- Outdated chipset
- Poor camera quality
- Slow charging
- Limited software updates
Apple iPhone 13 mini
- Exceptional performance (A15 Bionic)
- Excellent camera system
- Bright and vibrant display
- Long-term software support
- Fast charging (wired & wireless)
- Higher price
- No expandable storage
- Lightning port (not USB-C)
Display Comparison
The iPhone 13 mini boasts a significantly brighter and more vibrant display with an infinite contrast ratio, offering a superior viewing experience. The One X10's display is adequate but lacks the color accuracy and brightness of the iPhone. The iPhone's smaller size also contributes to a more pocketable design.
Camera Comparison
The iPhone 13 mini's camera system is a major advantage. It captures stunning photos and videos with excellent detail, dynamic range, and low-light performance. The One X10's camera is serviceable but lacks the image processing capabilities and overall quality of the iPhone.
Performance
The A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 mini utterly dominates the Helio P10 in the HTC One X10. Expect significantly faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and a more responsive user experience on the iPhone. The One X10's performance is adequate for basic tasks but struggles with demanding games and applications.
Battery Life
While both devices have an endurance rating of 75h, the iPhone 13 mini's efficient A15 chip and optimized iOS contribute to better real-world battery life. The iPhone also supports faster wired and wireless charging, a feature absent in the One X10.
Buying Guide
The HTC One X10 is best suited for users on a very tight budget who prioritize expandable storage and a larger screen size over raw performance. The iPhone 13 mini is ideal for those seeking a premium, compact smartphone with exceptional performance, a fantastic camera, and long-term software support, even if it means paying a premium.