HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
#6017Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
Performance
51.342.5
Camera
14.119.1
Display
42.080.5
Battery
16.216.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.834.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.725.5
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen of the Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II, with the latter offering a higher pixel density of approximately 217 ppi versus the Sensation XL's 199 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S II is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, which generally provides better multitasking capabilities than the single-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion in the Sensation XL.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S II supports 1080p video recording, while the Sensation XL is limited to 720p.
- The Galaxy S II also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Sensation XL's 1600 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Gingerbread, with the Galaxy S II having a more recent upgrade path to Jelly Bean, while the Sensation XL is limited to Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Build quality-wise, the Galaxy S II is lighter and slimmer than the Sensation XL, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Samsung I9100G Galaxy S II
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, 1/3.2", f/2.6, 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
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)
125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm (4.93 x 2.60 x 0.33 in)
Weight
162.5 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, 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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass