Overall Score
19.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#7263)19.7
Performance(#5344)51.3
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#6828)42.0
Battery(#7228)16.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7149)28.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The HTC Sensation XL features a sleek design with dimensions of 132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 162.5g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 4.7-inch S-LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 199 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset, a 1.5 GHz Scorpion CPU, and an Adreno 205 GPU, complemented by 768MB of RAM.
- The rear camera captures images at 8 MP with autofocus, while video recording is limited to 720p, and the front-facing camera is 1.3 MP.
- Battery life is supported by a 1600mAh capacity, but it lacks fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with an upgrade option to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and features HTC's Sense UI 3.5.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the HTC Sensation XL combines a solid build and decent performance with a focus on multimedia capabilities.
- Its design and software experience reflect its 2011 release, appealing to users who appreciate classic smartphone aesthetics.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionPreviously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Display
Size4.7"
TypeS-LCD
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
Memory16GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1600 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.22 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight162.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass