The "HTC One ME" is one good smartphone that can be compared to Apple's old flagship which is the "iPhone 5S". The 5S is a really good Apple release. If it wasn't followed by a few more Apple flagships, it could still be a craze among fans. But if you want an Android option but want something that can compete with the "iPhone 5S", the "HTC One ME" is a good grab, especially that the "One ME" can beat the "iPhone 5S" in many aspects.
Comparing "HTC One ME" and "iPhone 5S"
The "One ME" has a bigger screen (5.2 inches) and better display (565 pixels per inch), "iPhone 5S" only has a 4 inch display with 326 pixels per inch density. Also, the "HTC One ME" has bigger RAM of 3 GB and it comes with a 128 GB microSD capacity on top of its 32 GB internal storage. The "iPhone 5S" only has 1 GB RAM and 16/32/64 GB storage variants. Also, the HTC phone has better cameras of 20 MP rear and 4 MP front, while the 5S just has an 8 MP rear cam and a 1.2 MP front cam. Yes, it's not just about the megapixels when talking about captures, and the "iPhone 5S" should be given credit for its really good photo takes, but the phone is still expensive to date even if rival phones can already compete with it.
Both the "iPhone 5S" and "One ME" have fingerprint sensors and both come in multiple color variants. However, on the battery department, the "HTC One ME" has a bigger battery with longer battery life. Its Li Po 2840 mAh battery can last 626 hours on 3G standby while the iPhone 5S' Li Po 1560 battery can only last 250 hours on the same conditions.
As a conclusion, if you are not OS conscious, going for the newer "HTC One ME" may be a better idea especially that this phone is 2 years newer than the "iPhone 5S", plus it is better when it comes to the display, memory, and camera megapixels. Considering that these two phones' Amazon listing price are very similar, the decision is easier to make. However, if you are an Apple lover, you may not find it easy to let go of iMessaging and Siri assistance.