Overall Score
53.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#7336)53.6
Performance(#12039)51.3
Camera(#5727)42.1
Display(#4657)70.5
Battery(#7546)43.5
Build(#6048)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC One XL
Short Review
- The HTC One XL features a sleek design with dimensions of 134.8 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 129 grams, available in gray and white.
- Its 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD2 display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, complemented by 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 1.3 MP shooter.
- Battery capacity is 1800 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradeable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), featuring HTC's Sense UI.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
- The phone lacks 5G capability and has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Notably, it does not include stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the HTC One XL combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.7"
TypeSuper IPS LCD2
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Po 1800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions134.8 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (5.31 x 2.75 x 0.35 in)
Weight129 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGray, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes