Celkon A97i
#8402
HTC Sensation XL
#7263Category Breakdown
Celkon A97i
HTC Sensation XL
Performance
22.751.3
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.942.0
Battery
15.216.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.228.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.319.7
Summary
- The Celkon A97i features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Sensation XL has a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 199 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A97i is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU with no RAM, whereas the Sensation XL offers a more capable 1.5 GHz Scorpion CPU and 768MB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Sensation XL includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A97i lacks these features.
- The battery capacity of the A97i is 1500 mAh, slightly lower than the 1600 mAh of the Sensation XL.
- For software, the A97i runs Android 4.0, while the Sensation XL originally comes with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0 with Sense UI 3.5, offering a different user experience.
- Build quality-wise, the A97i is lighter at 139g compared to the Sensation XL's 162.5g, with the latter being slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A97i
HTC Sensation XL
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Display
Size
4"
4.7"
Type
TFT
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
N/A
16GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
Yes
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.22 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
162.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass