HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Motorola DROID X ME811
#8757Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Motorola DROID X ME811
Performance
51.333.8
Camera
14.114.0
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.216.0
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
28.827.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.714.2
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch TFT display of the Motorola DROID X ME811, offering a slightly lower pixel density but a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor with 768MB of RAM, while the DROID X has a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 with 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the DROID X records at a lower frame rate.
- The Sensation XL has a slightly larger 1600mAh battery compared to the DROID X's 1540mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the HTC offering a more recent upgrade path to Ice Cream Sandwich, while the DROID X is limited to Froyo.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Sensation XL being slightly heavier and larger than the DROID X, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Motorola DROID X ME811
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
For China Telecom
Display
Size
4.7"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP3630 - 1200
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1540 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1540 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)
127.5 x 65.5 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
Weight
162.5 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass