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

