Prizefight - HTC One vs. Apple iPhone 5

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HTC brings one of the best-designed Android phones to take on Apple's iPhone and its stellar design pedigree. It's the HTC One up against the iPhone 5. Let's get it on!

[@MeepMeep88]

They forgot another category. "Getting your money's worth" Get more with HTC with less $$

[@EricCarter12]

I am really loving these prizefights. I remember they used to be a bit biased and the iPhone used to win on something like multimedia. Now they are amazing. Keep them coming!! :D

[@wonton_cutz542]

It's been a month since I bough HTC one and I love it! great phone :)

[@yellowood252]

Checking back in 10 years later. I've mostly been an iPhone user since then, but the HTC one has a special place in my heart. I miss the days where an affordable, solid aluminum body android phone could wipe Apple's flagship model off the map effortlessly. Times have certainly changed.

[@jackass984you]

But when you remove an object from a picture how does the htc one know what was behind that object?

[@parisismyname1]

Help! I've been with apple for 5 years! I'm just getting tired of apple. Nothing new. Same layout just different colors! I'm debating between this phone and the Galaxy s4. I really want to move on but i'm going to miss my FaceTime.

[@robinkhaira1]

there are tons of apps on android to replace face time.

[@dove227]

robinkhaira1 true

[@zoro2266]

Facetime isn't a strong reason to not ditch iPhone, get a Samsung , they make the best phones and uses android, you won't even think about the iPhone anymore

[@MeepMeep88]

You should get the HTC one HTC one vs S4 = HTC one comes out on top BUT HTC one Max vs Note 3 = Get the Note 3

[@parisismyname1]

Thanks. I posted this a while back. I actually ended up getting the LG G2. I like it a lot. I would go back to apple if they make a bigger screen and a much more customizable system. I just feel apple comes out with something new every year and it's not much change to iOS.

[@VeegovonDOOM]

You know what bothers me about my iPhone? We can't put a pass code on the notes. I hate having my phone locked and would rather lock certain sensitive information within the phone but not the whole phone. This is. Something that could be fixed/added easily enough. Anyone know if this is possible on android notes?

[@princerup2493]

um hello ios 7 is out! They should recreate this video!

[@1muse8u2]

How do you fairly compare devices when one just came out and the other has been out for a while?

[@Wallebomofc]

I think iPhone 5 is the most beautiful phone out there

[@TheArmedNurse]

Tamaits Totally agree!!! HTC One is a fucktard phone. I have an iPhone 5c and it's amazing!!! I used to have a Galaxy S3 and it was nice at first but I got tired of it. Then it stopped supporting updates which made it even worse! I had to sell it and decided to get an iPhone. I like the 5c's plastic casing and the variety of colors it's available in. I chose the white which goes great with blue or green cases. Even clear cases look cool!

[@jomy10-games]

AlwaysOnline2000 I agree, I have a 5c to, I used to have an android, but it works so slow now, and it doesn't support updates anymore.

[@Ozkr7]

hola disculpen por escribir en español pero tengo una pregunta, por que se ve una linea negra al abrir aplicaciones en el htc one ?, eso hace que se vea una pantalla mas pequeña , y es molesto

[@WyldeSatriani]

have you held an HTC one in your hand for an extended period of time? its phenomenal. especially the new black one.

[@KanwarAnand]

If I could I'd like to try the htc one out to replace my iPhone. But iPhone I feel has the best touchscreen keyboard and I wonder if its easy To type on the htc one.

[@JBWHITEGT]

no removable battery....? what you gonna do when it freezes up....wait for it to clear itself....that could become annoying especially when your needing to call or txt someone asap...

[@MrPnutt916]

Where's the updated comparison now that the 5s is out?

[@josef959]

Does 'HTC Sync Manager' and/or 'DoubleTwist' work on OSX? If so, are there any issues when apple updates iTunes versions or when the phone upgrades OS versions? Thank you for the advice, in advance :)

[@ramdeepsingh7046]

HELP! Could you tell me which is more preferred and will last longer, the iPhone 5 or the HTC one?

[@punseye]

V can use nova or apex or any other launcher to get rid of blinkfeed..??

[@pawardh96]

does the htc one warm up after continuous usage?

[@kartikp84]

actually you can sync the iTunes music on to the HTC one via there own something called 'HTC Sync Manager'! All you do is open the sync manager and uses the data from itunes to sync it on your phone! another alternative is DoubleTwist..

[@SteelerFan716]

That depends. What do you want out of your phone?

[@TombRaiderJake]

You plug your phone in, connect it as a Media Device if it doesn't do it automatically, and click and drag (or copy and paste) the files into the phone's music directory.

[@rexvasrex]

have you got it yet?

[@jan151998]

WHAT GAME IS THE GAME BEING PLAYED ON THE HTC ONE!!!?? PLEASE ANSWER

[@Benmaiden99]

I really cannot decide, i mean, i feel like i would enjoy the system much more on the 5, like i wouldnt feel comfortable listening to music on the htc, can you get some sort of app on the htc for free high quality music? Whats the music player like?

[@hvacgeorge9630]

When will prizefight do a review between HTC ONE vs GALAXY S 4 ?

[@rock1181977]

should i trade my iphone 5 for this? please help ?

[@alexmackey335]

i wonder will the htc one be able to update to the latest android OS lets say 2 years from now? or will it be left behind to drown in a outdated bugged out os? i need to know... i think i might want one.... real talk ...yeah

[@ANTIFAxFINLAND]

USER INTERFACE: You can also make folders on the HTC One. Yeah, the blinkfeed can't be removed, but one swipe to the left and you're in the "old" homepanel. Not a challenging task. Also, you can just hit the power button to "put to sleep" while in the "old" homepanel and the next time you activate the screen it's in the old homepanel where you left.

[@tommythai1043]

Blinkfeed can now be removed when you update to HTC Sense 5.5 and even with Sense 5 you can set the default homepage to one other than blink feed.

[@ShubhGill3]

is it really that hard to transfer files?

[@b4mv0014]

What does this video have anything to do with Samsung ??

[@brainix]

Jony Ive is heading up the iOS 7 development efforts. When iOS 7 comes out in late 2013, it should address most of the iPhone's software problems.

[@217661]

So performance = battery life, nothing else? What about the smoothness, stability, switching between many apps seamlessly, that an iPhone can offer?

[@Imranrulezz]

Excellent arguments here, gentlemen. With such strong, convincing points and outstanding evidence from both sides, it's no clear bet who will win this debate.

[@Spencerwalker21]

Please do nexus 5 vs iPhone 5s when the nexus is available

[@getstuff4less]

However, the Note 2 has lower resolution on the screen so you can fit less information on it versus the HTC One. Note 2: 720 x 1080 or 720 P HTC One: 1920 x 1080 or 1080 P

[@raykrislianggi]

iPhone 5's display is calibrated to 104% sRGB standard. This is the most accurately calibrated mobile display on the planet alongside iPad 3. Tweak it a little and it meets the standard for professional studio monitor. It's something that's never been done on a mobile phone before, and Apple didn't give a detail about it in the keynote. Satisfied? Again, what you said about iPhone 4 and 5 are the same thing is exaggerated.

[@jckmlls14]

and custom launchers. and you can add to the OS (like changing the keyboard) without rooting

[@mrmagnum14]

what phones perform better?

[@Brett1psp]

When Apple launched the iPhone 4, it coined the phrase “Retina display” to describe the phone’s high-resolution screen. The term refers to the fact that it’s impossible for people to distinguish the individual pixels on an iPhone 4 if the device is held 12 inches (30cm) away. If your holding the phone any closer then you need help or glasses.

[@xGhOsTxUsHeRx]

I'm using my iPhone 5 now and I hate it, it's so slow and apps don't open they shutdown right away, I never had an android phone or htc and I'm getting my htc this Saturday so I'm looking forward to using the htc

[@SturFriedBrains]

Bro, do you even Windows Phone or Android or BlackBerry or Ubuntu Mobile or Firefox Mobile? All of them have more expensive/same priced phones as Apple, all of which are better (well... Ubuntu mobile & Firefox Mobile are still in closed testing, but we can assume...)

[@periskop]

Google voice search finds everything too, and usually quicker. As a bonus, it can do offline voice searches. You obviously haven't tried the Google Now thing.

[@KohlieVarak]

with your phone?

[@thekendrickhuynh]

He made a sound point. All of Apple's products look exactly the same. For newer generations, they change tiny details. For Android manufacturers, they improve screen density, hardware specs, and software improvements that change with major details every year. Android is also notorious for its customization, so unless you want a phone that looks exactly the same as other people who also owns the phone, then go for Apple. He had an opinion, respect it, just like I respected yours.

[@DavidChooses]

bry223: The iPhone 5 isn't close to one year old yet. September 21 was the first day it was sold. So 7 months would be way more accurate than you saying one year. I take it you don't like the results. I'm not surprised when people act like the device they like or have can never be as good as another device in some area(s).

[@xXAaron956Xx]

I went to Sprint to check out the HTC one and it was amazing the speakers and design were phenomenal

[@YouGotJEWD]

Walked into tmobile today to check them out. Think i'm leaning toward the HTC but not an easy choice

[@omikron707]

Whitch one you guys prefer ? I can't choose

[@EmSeeMAC]

Just how old are your phones if you're comparing a single core to a dual core? Top of the line android phones, which cost the same as an iphone, are loaded with much more hardware and run extremely smooth now these days

[@GabriSilvestre]

do a prizefight between the note 2 and the htc one.

[@raykrislianggi]

Really? You sound like you don't know anything. iPhone 5 is one of the first phone to feature ARM Cortex A15 CPU architecture, with many more things improved including the most accurate mobile phone display manufactured by Sharp. And you're still saying it's the same with iPhone 4? Seems legit. I'm against fanboyism but people like you seriously annoy me.

[@matthewsink1397]

what exactly was so revolutionary and new about the iphone 4 or 5....?

[@Tacoz000]

Most phones have a built in hard reset combination. Something like holding down the power and volume up buttons, it overrides the system.

[@jorgeasalas]

In keeping my iphone because its too much trouble to convert my iTunes library to mp4.

[@MB3Productions]

I just shot an HTC commercial with Robert Downey Jr. in it in Miami a few weeks ago. It was a huge shoot and also had a couple of other known actors, tons of exras, a helicopter, etc. I think they're going to take your advice. Oh, I'm the hog tied clown (if I don't end up on the cutting room floor) in the commercial. :-)

[@noobkamal]

Why is the IPhone Score different in other videos. Ex BB Z 10 iphone got 4.6 and in this video iphone got 4.5. Shouldn't the score stay the same since its the same product being reviewed.

[@JackMcClauren]

did you really have to use a scratched iPhone for this comparison?

[@EmSeeMAC]

I have the HTC one, my mother has the previous galaxy nexus, and the rest of my family has all the iphone from the 4-5 They all performed very smoothly and once you have a rooted android phone, the experience is very nice so I ask you again, what "flagship" devices have you been testing? Please enlighten me since I have "no idea" Also, your statement about iphone having more technology is laughable

[@ChooChewChu]

You guys forgot the all-important durability test. Which one can best handle my Weekend Warrior habits?

[@raulespinoza9989]

who shows off and iphone?

[@claypool0]

Iphone 5 is about 2 years behind. The last 2 iphones played catchup to android but even on their release day they were over a year behind. Everything added in ios 5 and ios 6 were old android features.

[@dboss812]

Yea i did some research and i found that the specs aren't as great. Although i would think they would lower the price to attract more buyers so it would make a decent cheap smartphone.

[@Tacoz000]

The A6 chip in the iPhone 5 is NOT A15. It's an ARM based custom architecture called Swift. Saying Apple's Swift is Cortex A15 is like saying Qualcomm's Krait is A15, wrong.

[@akshjjw]

I guess I haven't used Lumia's camera to its best. But I agree, S4 is way too saturated, but the extra pixels on the S4 does help a lot, not to mention the tons of inbuilt features in S4's camera is pretty handy too.

[@lesorax123]

Are you sure? apps open instantly on both in my experience.

[@wdmnetwork]

The convo started with "Hey little boy... you want some candy"...

[@claypool0]

How is htc ripping people off. front stereo speakers, 1080p 4.8" display, unibody metal design. Wihile iphone costs the same for a smaller lower res screen with a tiny speaker?

[@ImScarfaceMontana]

Your statement is completely contradictory. The specs for the S4/One blows all iPhone's out of the water. The iPhone was the same as the last year, and the year before that. The iOS is still almost, exactly the same but with minor differences. I've had both, and I prefer my One over the iPhone 5, I actually traded in my iPhone for the One.

[@periskop]

They were actually quite generous on the iPhone. I'm talking about this "prize fight", obviously. "Horses for courses" still applies.

[@chevyhighrider]

Notice how choppy the maps was at the 3:00 ish mark.

[@dboss812]

Yes in the country, but worldwide (like asia), i believe, iphones don't sell as well.

[@jckmlls14]

if you download the play music manager, your itunes will sync with your play library and you wont have to worry about that.

[@ImScarfaceMontana]

Uh, sensors, lenses and resolution are they main factors of a camera. The added saturation, contrast etc. are only adjustments set on the camera as a default to give the camera better looking images. The iPhone 5 camera is pretty much the same as the iPhone 4s' except it's a little bit sharper. GS4 and One have the best cameras on smartphones right now I'm pretty sure.

[@Btree33]

what do u mean back on top..it is on top..its the number one selling phone in the country

[@MonkeyTani]

I bought an HTC One,I used to use iPhone and then switched over to Samsung, but honestly, this new HTC One is a great phone! Much better than the iphone (I have reasons) here's why; BeatsAudio and BoomSound, Google Voice, Playstore that lets you download apps from your computer directly into your phone, the Ultrapixel camera, with amazing Highlight Feature and SlowMotion, the 1080p screen, the BlinkFeed, Live Wallpapers, the HTC TV remote control, Android's Car Mode. Convince me spoiledApple fan

[@carloenix]

Uh, you can hate all you want, but you have to give it to HTC for trying something new. In this time when companies push cameras of higher megapixel, HTC did a complete turnaround and released one with 4mp,and the daylight results aren't as bad as you suggest. Plus this is the first time they're using the technology, I'm sure they can improve it still.

[@raykrislianggi]

So your conclusion is, making something faster doesn't make a difference? And something like Siri isn't innovation enough for you? Seems logical.

[@tommythai1043]

@MoAb LeGiND Don't forget what Steve jobs himself said about the Apple company: "a good Artist copies, but a great Artist steals" (quoted from Picasso I believe). All companies take ideas from others and incorporate then into their own products, that includes apple.

[@pu171103]

I'm using my 2 and a half year old HTC desire and it runs as well as the day I got it. If you actually know what you're doing the phone will not slow down over time.

[@PrayingPanda]

you neglected tot mention that the iphone doesnt have an hd screen. the htc one not only has an hd screen but its Full 1080p hd

[@808jspekeg6]

My 2011 Galaxy Nexus & 2012 Nexus 4 functions just as amazingly as the day I bought it. You have no idea what you're talking about.

[@MarioDeGamer]

It's a matter of personal interest. At least the iPhone changed a whole new segment where others only tried to improve on it and finally catched up with iPhone/iOS exactly 5 years after iPhone was introduced, like Steve Jobs said himself. Apple knew. What other companies don't know are Apple's new products and iOS 7 that's coming soon and it will be HUGE. Samsung etc. are gonna try to copy and improve on again. It's fun. Don't fight over it.

[@808jspekeg6]

Jailbreak doesn't give you true root access like android (i.e., ability to tweak OS files, Kernels, Bootloaders, or Recovery).

[@jorgeasalas]

I was talking about video content, most non-apple devices can use itunes music files.

[@henryward2092]

Lol Im personally an android fan but wow is this video biased just a bit? I swear they are using a damaged iphone in some of the clips (scratches on the edges) XD

[@santaperez9618]

Ikr

[@rexvasrex]

I only use it for social media apps n songs calls and texts.so far it has not heated up on me...so idk if it gets hot.,maybe if your a heavy user playin games and doin a lot of multitasking would.

[@rickxxx17]

Here's the problem, I would like to use my phone with one finger I have the htc hd2 and its somewhat difficult . Now a 4.7 inch display doesn't make it better ..

[@claypool0]

With the latest update s4 doesn't lag. HTC one, Galaxy s4, Galaxy note 2, Oppo 5, Nexus 4, htc droid dna, Lg optimus pro, sony xperia z, ...list goes on. Iphone 5 is some where down the list near 20, I'd put the iphone 5 ahead of the lumia still because of the apps. If it wasn't for the apps the lumia would be better.

[@PK612x]

I had an Iphone 3 and 4 but I just changed to the HTC one because it was getting old. I mean it was basically the same thing with minor changes. Don't get me wrong I loved my Iphones but I needed something new and different and HTC was a great choice and I couldn't be happier.

[@Neno8403]

I'm tired of so-called "professional" tech reviewers, talking about how superior the "build quality" of the HTC One is. What is that based on??? Sounds to me like they are referring to its looks. When I heard "build quality," I'm thinking about durability. A brushed aluminum surface like the One is almost certain to scratch, get scuffed, and not absorb impacts as good as other phones. Let's talk about build quality after a few months of the One on the market. BTW, I'm not an iPhone lover.

[@kylebrod3230]

S4 doesnt lag or overheat for those who say so. Had mine since it came out and never had any problems, and thats with heavy use.

[@islimming]

i'm not talking of first impression smoothness, i'm talking of daily use, gaming, etc. i used 2 of sony's 2012 flagship devices for about 2 months each, then used an iphone 4 for about 2 weeks? im not saying theres no lag o iphone 4, but a lot less, then used the 4s for about 3 months, theres no lag, my brother has a galaxy s3, and i see a lot of lag, but anyways, those r my impressions of a daily use.

[@lesorax123]

You havent tried out android, right? It is already open source. If you jailbreak, you iPhone is open source. You can do much more things on Android than on jailbreak.

[@ImScarfaceMontana]

The camera is fine. I believe they took the approach they did is because they wanted to cater to a more social audience, hence the Instagram, Facebook etc. perfect pictures. The filters and the editing, too. With this new technology, they've just set a blueprint for much better advancements. Imagine the all the new things they'll have for us in their next phone, they've set the bar for smartphones.

[@AnthonyLe902]

Even Apple releases ip5s which also will come out this year, ip5s still loses in respect of design, screen, speakers, and camera (just because the Zoe feature is so cool that Apple cant imagine HTC could make something like that)

[@islimming]

How would you explain then, a 800mhz single core processor runs things better than a dual core 1.2ghz processor? i'm not talking things i'd heard or read, i've got a lot of smartphones, Do not tell me it's because the OS is optimized, if any android phone was, as you say, better, they would be smart enought to optimize it also. That is, from my point of view, more technology.

[@howierader8917]

Thanks Brian for an awesome that I'm rocking both the HTC one and the iPhone 5 and I have to say I'm loving my HTC one more than my iPhone 5

[@jajajafjycg]

But you can't root, overclock or customize it.

[@jajajafjycg]

No. Do you know why alot of people prefer Android? Because it's the only OS for smartphones that you can fully customize to your liking. And jailbreaking is different from rooting. Jailbreaking makes the iPhone able to run third party apps. And allows for customization. (Still not nearly as much as Android) To do stuff the device was not intended to do. Rooting on the other hand grants you access to the system partition. Allowing you to install custom ROMs. It's similar, but different.

[@lesorax123]

The HTC One and nexus4 are the rarest smartphones out now. And I can tell you, Its so worth it. I got the 3rd last one in Switzerland(pissed off people all around!!!). HTC One was sold out in half a day in switzerland.