HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z Price Plans Comparison
HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z Price Plans Comparison
HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z Price Plans Comparison
After much speculation and media hype, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is finally available in Singapore. It now joins the ranks of the top tier premium Android smartphones with a full HD screen and LTE support such as the HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z. However with each flagship device holding one or more unique features over the others, this will go down in the history books as one of the stiffest competitions ever in the smartphone market. As usual, we have compiled the contract pricing across the board for your easy reference. We first start off comparing the specs of the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z below:
Device |
HTC One
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Samsung Galaxy S4
|
Sony Xperia Z
|
OS | Android 4.1.2 | Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.1.2 |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core 1.7GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core 1.9GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5GHz |
RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
Storage |
32GB built-in memory |
16GB built-in memory (microSD support up to 64GB)
|
16GB built-in memory (microSD support up to 32GB) |
Display | 4.7-inch Super LCD 3 | 5-inch Full-HD Super AMOLED | 5-inch TFT HD Reality |
Resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels |
Camera | Rear: 4MP UltraPixel Front: 2.1MP |
Rear: 13MP Front: 2MP |
Rear: 13MP Front: 2MP |
Battery | 2,300mAh | 2,600mAh | 2,330mAh |
Dimensions | 137.4 x 68.2 x 4 - 9.3mm | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm | 139 x 71 x 7.9mm |
Weight | 143g | 130g | 146g |
Recommended Retail Price | $968 | $998 | $988 |
Actual Store Pricing | Check Here | Check Here | Check Here |
1. Do note that the contract pricing is based on this week's promo which is valid from 27 April to 3 May 2013. Prices may change thereafter.
2. Other miscellaneous costs such as early re-contract fees, SIM card charges and registration fees are not included in this table.
3. These comparisons are solely based on the contract pricing of the respective phones.
Telco Basic Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
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Name | ValueSurf+ | Flexi Lite | Smartsurf Lite |
Monthly Subscription | $39 | $39.90 | $38 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 100 / 120 | 100 | 100 |
Local SMS | 600 | 800 | 800 |
Local Data Bundle | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
Phone Contract Prices | |||
HTC One | $548 | $528 | $469 |
Samsung Galaxy S4 | $578 | $578 | $599 |
Sony Xperia Z | $398 | $388 | $399 |
Telco Mid-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
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Name | LiteSurf+ | Flexi Value | SmartSurf Value |
Monthly Subscription | $59 | $59.90 | $58 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 300 | 200 | 300 |
Local SMS | 800 | 900 | 900 |
Local Data Bundle | 3GB | 3GB | 4GB |
Phone Contract Prices | |||
HTC One | $398 | $328 | $299 |
Samsung Galaxy S4 | $328 | $328 | $349 |
Sony Xperia Z | $218 | $198 | $199 |
Telco High-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
---|---|---|---|
Name | ExtremeSurf+ | Flexi Plus | SmartSurf Premium |
Monthly Subscription | $98 | $99.90 | $98 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 700 | 500 | 700 |
Local SMS | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Local Data Bundle | 5GB | 4GB | 6GB |
Phone Contract Prices | |||
HTC One | $238 | $98 | $99 |
Samsung Galaxy S4 | $168 | $168 | $199 |
Sony Xperia Z | $148 | $48 | $149 |
Telco Premium Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
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Name | MaxSurf+ | Flexi Premium | SmartSurf Elite |
Monthly Subscription | $198 | $205 | $205 |
Local Outgoing Mins | Unlimited | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Local SMS | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
Local Data Bundle | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB |
Phone Contract Prices | |||
HTC One | $238 | $0 | $0 |
Samsung Galaxy S4 | $0 | $0 | $29 |
Sony Xperia Z | $148 | $48 | $149 |
Our Inputs
There is without a doubt that all three Android smartphones are very strong contenders. As highlighted in our review of the Samsung Galaxy S4, here are our recommendations:
- If you are looking for a more durable phone or a refreshing phone design, the HTC One and Sony Xperia Z fit the bill. The Xperia Z's strength lies in its IP55 and IP57 ratings, which indicate the highest levels of dust and water resistance. Simple but classy design is yet another understated hallmark of the Xperia Z. On the other hand, the full metal body of the HTC One offers a unique looking rugged build, while it's curved back makes it comfortable to grasp.
- Should you want to consider your next flagship device based on the best user interface, look no further than the HTC One smartphone and its HTC Sense 5 user interface with the HTC BlinkFeed. Simple, elegant and straightforward summarizes the UI. Further to that, it offers an interesting photo and video shooting interface with the HTC Zoe function. On a side note, the HTC One has the best speakers on any smartphone to complement its multimedia experience.
- If you are looking at an Android smartphone which delivers great all-round performance, we highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy S4. Just look at the sheer number of software features, great battery life, superb imaging performance and smooth operation on the Galaxy S4, and you will know the rationale of our recommendation.
- Existing Galaxy S III and Note II users would likely have a hard time deciding if upgrading to the Galaxy S4 would be worthwhile, but unfortunately, there's not a whole lot to be gained. All three phones look very similar, while any differences boil down to the internal hardware and software features available. Taking reference from Samsung's track record of software upgrades, it is likely that some (but not all) of the new software features will be available to existing Galaxy S III and Note II devices.
For more information on the different phones, hit the links below to the respective reviews: