HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Nokia N86 8MP
#6843Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Nokia N86 8MP
Performance
51.313.6
Camera
14.112.7
Display
42.070.7
Battery
16.212.3
Build
0.216.4
Connectivity
28.823.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.721.8
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience compared to the Nokia N86 8MP's smaller 2.6-inch AMOLED display at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is equipped with a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 768MB of RAM, significantly outperforming the N86's 434 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128MB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Sensation XL supports 720p video recording, while the N86 records at 480p.
- The Sensation XL has a 1600 mAh battery, providing longer usage time compared to the N86's 1200 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Sensation XL runs on Android 2.3 with Sense UI, offering a more modern experience than the Symbian 9.3 OS on the N86.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Sensation XL being lighter and slimmer than the bulkier N86.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Nokia N86 8MP
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
2.6"
Type
S-LCD
AMOLED, 16M colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
480
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
434 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
8GB 128MB 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
Carl Zeiss lens, dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-5K)
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)
103.4 x 51.4 x 16.5 mm, 69 cc (4.07 x 2.02 x 0.65 in)
Weight
162.5 g
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Indigo Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.83 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.5
Symbian 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass