HTC Sensation XL
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ZTE Nova 4 V8000
#6672Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation XL
ZTE Nova 4 V8000
Performance
51.344.6
Camera
14.139.6
Display
42.034.1
Battery
16.218.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.827.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.722.7
Summary
- The HTC Sensation XL features a larger 4.7-inch S-LCD display compared to the ZTE Nova 4 V8000's 4.0-inch TFT screen, offering a slightly lower pixel density but a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Sensation XL is equipped with a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 768MB RAM, while the Nova 4 has a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 with 512MB RAM, making the former more capable for multitasking.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Nova 4 lacks a front camera, whereas the Sensation XL has a 1.3 MP front camera.
- The Nova 4 has a slightly larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the Sensation XL's 1600 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Sensation XL runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, while the Nova 4 comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the HTC Sensation XL offers better performance and camera capabilities, while the ZTE Nova 4 V8000 has a marginally larger battery and a more recent operating system.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation XL
ZTE Nova 4 V8000
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Runnymede
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~199 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1900 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)
123.9 x 63.2 x 11.2 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.44 in)
Weight
162.5 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev. B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass