HTC Incredible S
#7861
HTC Sensation XL
#7263Category Breakdown
HTC Incredible S
HTC Sensation XL
Performance
33.551.3
Camera
15.414.1
Display
42.042.0
Battery
14.516.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.328.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.119.7
Summary
- The HTC Incredible S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD 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 lower pixel density at ~199 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Incredible S is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Sensation XL has a faster 1.5 GHz CPU, both utilizing the same Snapdragon S2 chipset and Adreno 205 GPU.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Sensation XL has a larger battery capacity of 1600 mAh compared to the Incredible S's 1450 mAh.
- The Incredible S runs on Android 2.2 upgradable to 4.0 with Sense UI 3.6, while the Sensation XL starts with Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.0 with Sense UI 3.5, offering a slightly different software experience.
- Overall, the Sensation XL provides better performance and battery life, while the Incredible S has a more compact build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Incredible S
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
S-LCD
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
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1.1GB 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
1.3 MP
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
1450 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.22 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135.5 g
162.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
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