HTC Sensation XL
#7263
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
#6173Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance
51.352.9
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.029.0
Battery
16.219.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.839.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.724.9
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a 4.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus has a slightly larger 5.0-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with a 1.5 GHz CPU, whereas the Blade A3 Plus utilizes a Mediatek MT6739W with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU; both have 16GB of storage but differ in RAM, with the Blade A3 Plus having 2GB compared to the Sensation XL's 768MB.
- The camera capabilities are also distinct; the Sensation XL has an 8 MP rear camera, while the Blade A3 Plus features a 5 MP rear camera but a higher 3 MP selfie camera compared to the Sensation XL's 1.3 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Blade A3 Plus at 2050 mAh versus the Sensation XL's 1600 mAh.
- Finally, the Sensation XL runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 4.0) with Sense UI, while the Blade A3 Plus operates on Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
General
Release Date
2011
2022
Announced
2011
2022
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
S-LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Mediatek MT6739W (28 nm)
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 205
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
3 MP
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
2050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
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)
137 x 68 x 10.5 mm (5.39 x 2.68 x 0.41 in)
Weight
162.5 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
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 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
N/A