HTC Sensation XE
#8059
Sony Xperia SX SO
#8095Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XE
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XE features a larger 4.3-inch S-LCD display compared to the 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia SX SO, both offering a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XE is powered by a Snapdragon S3 chipset, while the Xperia SX SO utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon S4 Plus, which may provide better efficiency.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The Sensation XE has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1730 mAh versus the Xperia SX SO's 1500 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0), while the Sony comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality favors the Xperia SX SO with a lighter weight of 95g and a slimmer profile compared to the heavier and bulkier Sensation XE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XE
Sony Xperia SX SO
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
For Japan
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB (1GB user available), 768MB RAM
4GB 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
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1730 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight
151 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes