HTC Sensation XE
#8059
Micromax A119 Canvas XL
#7140Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XE
Micromax A119 Canvas XL
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XE features a more compact build with a 4.3-inch S-LCD display at 540 x 960 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 256 ppi, while the Micromax A119 Canvas XL has a larger 6.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 184 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XE is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, whereas the Canvas XL utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Canvas XL offers a 5 MP front camera for selfies, which the Sensation XE lacks.
- The battery capacity of the Canvas XL is significantly higher at 2450 mAh compared to the 1730 mAh of the Sensation XE.
- Lastly, the Sensation XE runs on an older Android version (2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0) with Sense UI, while the Canvas XL operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XE
Micromax A119 Canvas XL
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
Also known as HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
6"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
4GB (1GB user available), 768MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1730 mAh
2450 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2450 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
165 x 84.2 x 10.4 mm (6.50 x 3.31 x 0.41 in)
Weight
151 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes