Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation 4G
vivo Y51 (2015)
Performance
35.652.0
Camera
35.219.1
Display
42.755.2
Battery
15.821.0
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
31.244.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.626.7
Summary
- The HTC Sensation 4G features a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the vivo Y51 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset, whereas the Y51 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 410, offering better multitasking capabilities with its 2GB of RAM compared to the Sensation's 1GB.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Y51 includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Y51 also has a larger battery capacity of 2350 mAh compared to the Sensation's 1520 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Sensation runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the Y51 operates on Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation 4G
vivo Y51 (2015)
General
Release Date
2011, June 08
2015
Announced
2011
2015
Description
For T-Mobile USA
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
S-LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 306
Memory
1GB 768MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
143.8 x 71.7 x 7.5 mm (5.66 x 2.82 x 0.30 in)
Weight
148 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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), Sense UI 3
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), Funtouch 2.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

