HTC Sensation XL
#7263
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
#7940Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Performance
51.333.2
Camera
14.114.1
Display
42.041.4
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.828.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.716.9
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 ray has a smaller 3.3-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is equipped with a 1.5 GHz CPU and 768MB RAM, compared to the ray's 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, giving the former an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Xperia ray lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Sensation XL has a slightly larger 1600mAh battery versus the ray's 1500mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3, upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich, but the HTC's Sense UI provides a different software experience compared to the Xperia ray's interface.
- Build quality-wise, the Sensation XL is heavier at 162.5g, while the Xperia ray is lighter at 100g, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Also known as Sony Ericsson Urushi
Display
Size
4.7"
3.3"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
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-Ion 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)
111 x 53 x 9.4 mm (4.37 x 2.09 x 0.37 in)
Weight
162.5 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, Gold, 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 7.2/5.76 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
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass