HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D
#5748Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D
Performance
51.348.4
Camera
14.119.1
Display
42.080.5
Battery
16.21.6
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
28.845.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.726.6
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D has a slightly smaller 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 206 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, but the Galaxy S II X has a more advanced Adreno 220 GPU compared to the Adreno 205 in the Sensation XL.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S II X can record video at 1080p, whereas the Sensation XL is limited to 720p.
- The Sensation XL has a 1600 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S II X's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3, upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich, but the Galaxy S II X offers additional connectivity options like NFC and MHL support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung Galaxy S II X T989D
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
For TelusAlso known as Samsung SGH-T989D
Display
Size
4.7"
4.52"
Type
S-LCD
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
16GB 1GB 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
2 MP
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
131 x 67.3 x 9.4 mm (5.16 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
Weight
162.5 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.24 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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), upgradable to 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass