HTC One XL
#7336
LG AKA
#5938Category Breakdown
HTC One XL
LG AKA
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The HTC One XL features a more premium build with a slightly smaller 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD2 display compared to the 5.0-inch IPS LCD of the LG AKA, though both have the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the One XL is equipped with a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, while the LG AKA has a quad-core Snapdragon 400, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the AKA due to its additional RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the AKA offers a higher resolution 2.1 MP selfie camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the One XL.
- The LG AKA also has a larger 2610 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery of the One XL, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the One XL runs on an older Android version (4.0) with Sense UI, while the AKA operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One XL
LG AKA
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
N/A
For Europe
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
Super IPS LCD2
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 305
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 1800 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134.8 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (5.31 x 2.75 x 0.35 in)
138.7 x 71.9 x 10 mm (5.46 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight
129 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White
White, Pink, Yellow, Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes