HTC Sensation XL
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
#8628Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Performance
51.332.6
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.023.0
Battery
16.215.2
Build
0.216.4
Connectivity
28.824.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.714.6
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the 4.0-inch TFT screen of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, offering a slightly lower pixel density but a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor with 768MB of RAM, while the Xperia X10 has a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 with 384MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC device.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia X10 can record video at 720p with a software update, while the Sensation XL has a native 720p capability.
- The Sensation XL's 1600 mAh battery offers a marginally higher capacity than the Xperia X10's 1500 mAh, contributing to slightly better longevity.
- The HTC device runs Android 2.3 with Sense UI 3.5, providing a more refined software experience compared to the Xperia X10's Android 1.6, which can be upgraded to 2.3.
- Build quality favors the HTC with a more modern design, while the Xperia X10 is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
Previously rumored as XPERIA X3 and Sony Ericsson Rachael
Display
Size
4.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
1GB 384MB 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
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
w480p@30fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
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 (BST-41)
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)
119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight
162.5 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Sensous Black, Luster White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.87 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, 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 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass