HTC Sensation XL
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Motorola Motoluxe
#9006Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Motorola Motoluxe
Performance
51.329.5
Camera
14.111.9
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.214.0
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
28.830.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.713.6
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Motorola Motoluxe has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and has 768MB of RAM, compared to the Motoluxe's 800 MHz Snapdragon S1 and 512MB of RAM, making the former more capable for multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Sensation XL can record video at 720p, whereas the Motoluxe is limited to 480p.
- The Sensation XL has a 1600mAh battery, slightly larger than the Motoluxe's 1400mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Sensation XL runs Android 2.3 with an upgrade path to 4.0 and Sense UI, while the Motoluxe operates on a slightly older version of Android 2.3.7 without any notable UI enhancements.
- Overall, the HTC Sensation XL offers superior build quality, performance, and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Motorola Motoluxe
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A-0 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
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
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p
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)
117.7 x 60.5 x 9.9 mm (4.63 x 2.38 x 0.39 in)
Weight
162.5 g
123.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Licorice, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, 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 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass