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Honor U8860

Honor U8860

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HTC Sensation XL

HTC Sensation XL

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Category Breakdown

Honor U8860
HTC Sensation XL
Performance
44.851.3
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.942.0
Battery
18.116.2
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
28.328.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.419.7

Summary

  • The Honor U8860 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC Sensation XL has a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
  • In terms of performance, the Honor U8860 is powered by a 1.4 GHz CPU and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the HTC Sensation XL has a slightly faster 1.5 GHz CPU and 16GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Sensation XL offers a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, while the Honor lacks a front camera.
  • The Honor U8860 has a 1930 mAh battery, compared to the 1600 mAh battery in the HTC Sensation XL, which may result in slightly better battery life for the Honor.
  • Both phones run Android 2.3 with upgrade options, but the HTC includes Sense UI 3.5 for an enhanced software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Honor being slightly heavier and thicker than the HTC.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Honor U8860
HTC Sensation XL

General

Release Date

2011
2011

Announced

2011
2011

Description

N/A
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede

Display

Size

4"
4.7"

Type

TFT
S-LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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

Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2

CPU

1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.5 GHz Scorpion

GPU

Adreno 205
Adreno 205

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
16GB 768MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

VGA
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1930 mAh
1600 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122 x 61 x 11 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.22 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)

Weight

140 g
162.5 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Glossy Black, Textured Black, Elegant White, Vibrant Yellow, Cherry Blossom Pink, Burgundy
White

Foldable

SAR

0.39 W/kg (head)     0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 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, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass