HTC Sensation XL
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HTC ThunderBolt 4G
#8511Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Performance
51.337.0
Camera
14.114.1
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.214.0
Build
0.214.6
Connectivity
28.835.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.714.9
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch TFT display of the HTC ThunderBolt 4G, offering a similar resolution but with a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5 GHz CPU, while the ThunderBolt runs on a 1 GHz CPU, giving the former an edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with 720p video recording and a 1.3 MP front camera, providing comparable photographic capabilities.
- The Sensation XL has a larger 1600 mAh battery compared to the ThunderBolt's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Both phones run on Android with Sense UI, but the Sensation XL starts with a newer version, Android 2.3, compared to the ThunderBolt's Android 2.2.
- Build quality is similar, with the Sensation XL being slightly lighter and slimmer than the ThunderBolt.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Also known as HTC Incredible HD, HTC Droid ThunderboltFor Verizon
Display
Size
4.7"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 32 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
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
1600 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.22 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
122 x 66 x 13 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.51 in)
Weight
162.5 g
164 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass