HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
51.342.3
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.041.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.832.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.718.6
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5 GHz CPU and has 768MB of RAM, compared to the Arc S's 1.4 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, giving the former a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Arc S can record at 30fps.
- The Sensation XL has a 1600mAh battery, slightly larger than the Arc S's 1500mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3 with upgrade options, but the Sensation XL supports an upgrade to 4.0, while the Arc S is limited to 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.2"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
162.5 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura 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 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
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), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass