Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung Galaxy Folder2
Performance
51.353.5
Camera
14.119.1
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.218.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.846.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.721.0
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Folder2 has a smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5 GHz Scorpion CPU, whereas the Folder2 utilizes a more efficient quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Folder2 offers better video recording capabilities at 1080p compared to the Sensation XL's 720p.
- The Folder2 also has a slightly larger 1950 mAh battery compared to the Sensation XL's 1600 mAh.
- On the software front, the Sensation XL runs an older Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.0) with Sense UI, while the Folder2 operates on Android 6.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung Galaxy Folder2
General
Release Date
2011
2017
Announced
2011
2017
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
3.8"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
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 60.2 x 16.1 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.63 in)
Weight
162.5 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Wine Red, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

