HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Samsung Galaxy I8250
#8193Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Performance
51.326.1
Camera
14.139.6
Display
42.016.9
Battery
16.216.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.830.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.716.0
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the Samsung Galaxy I8250's 4.0-inch TFT screen, although both have the same resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is equipped with a 1.5 GHz CPU and 768MB RAM, offering better processing capabilities than the Galaxy I8250's 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Sensation XL has a higher selfie resolution at 1.3 MP, while the Galaxy I8250 lacks a front camera.
- The Sensation XL has a 1600 mAh battery, slightly lower than the Galaxy I8250's 1650 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Sensation XL runs Android 2.3 with an upgrade option to 4.0, while the Galaxy I8250 remains on Android 2.3, providing a less versatile software experience.
- Build quality shows the Sensation XL is heavier at 162.5g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Galaxy I8250 at 125g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung Galaxy I8250
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
For China Mobile
Display
Size
4.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
4GB 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
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
162.5 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Pink/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.14 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
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 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass