HTC Inspire 4G
#7576
HTC Sensation XL
#7263Category Breakdown
HTC Inspire 4G
HTC Sensation XL
Performance
35.951.3
Camera
14.114.1
Display
42.042.0
Battery
12.716.2
Build
16.50.2
Connectivity
28.328.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.319.7
Summary
- The HTC Inspire 4G features a 4.3-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 a lower pixel density of ~199 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Inspire is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Sensation XL has a faster 1.5 GHz CPU, both utilizing the Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset.
- 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 Inspire's battery capacity is 1230 mAh compared to the Sensation XL's 1600 mAh, providing the latter with potentially longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Inspire runs Android 2.2 (upgradable to 2.3), while the Sensation XL comes with Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Inspire 4G
HTC Sensation XL
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For AT&T
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Display
Size
4.3"
4.7"
Type
S-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
4GB 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
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 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
163.9 g
162.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Red
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head)
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 (charges may apply)
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), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 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