HTC Desire HD
#7896
HTC Sensation XL
#7263Category Breakdown
HTC Desire HD
HTC Sensation XL
Performance
33.651.3
Camera
14.114.1
Display
39.142.0
Battery
12.716.2
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
27.928.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.019.7
Summary
- The HTC Desire HD features a 4.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Sensation XL offers a slightly larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL has a faster 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the Desire HD's 1.0 GHz, and it also comes with significantly more storage at 16GB versus the Desire HD's 1.5GB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Sensation XL includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity of the Sensation XL is higher at 1600 mAh compared to the Desire HD's 1230 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Desire HD runs on Android 2.2 and is not upgradable, whereas the Sensation XL starts with Android 2.3 and can be upgraded to 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire HD
HTC Sensation XL
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Ace
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Display
Size
4.3"
4.7"
Type
LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1.5GB; 768MB RAM
16GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123 x 68 x 11.8 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.22 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight
164 g
162.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.47 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
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
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 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass