Sensation 4G vs Galaxy S II vs G2x vs ATRIX 4G: specs comparison
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HTC takes pride in its flashy Sense UI and in its newest 3.0 version it has quietly improved not only the looks, but the functionality as well with dynamic updates of widgets straight from the lockscreen. To support its memory-hungry muscle, HTC has included 768MB of RAM and a 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor. Samsung's TouchWiz UI is much less demanding, but you don't get that many snazzy effects, but rather a clean down-to-business interface. It's those two handsets that will come out with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, giving them a slight edge over the Froyo-powered T-Mobile G2x and Motorola Atrix 4G. While LG went with vanilla build of the green robot, Motorola chose the controversial Motoblur skin.
In terms of hard silicon, the Sensation 4G matches the clock speed of the Galaxy S II, but its slightly less RAM leaves it second. The Galaxy S II also scores a first with Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, capable of delivering 21Mbps transfers and we're eager to test it. And here's the tale of the tape: the Samsung Galaxy S II stands out with its razor sharp 0.33" body and unmatched weight of 4.09 ounces. The rest is the poetry of numbers and we'll let you enjoy it in the detailed breakdown below. Already got a favorite? Feel free to leave your opinions in the comments below.
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1. protozeloz posted on 13 Apr 2011, 07:13 5 0
Samsung took most points on the specks war! I hope their update team is ready to back those specks up
3. android_hitman posted on 13 Apr 2011, 07:18 5 7
oh noooo... phonearena you dissapoint me ...
where is the comparison with the iphone4???
13. jay (unregistered) posted on 13 Apr 2011, 11:25 2 0
why would you compare an out of date single core 3g device to these next gen 4g dual core larger displayed superphones with a better os (personal opinion) on them??
the comparison would read that it loses in every way camera cpu screen size (not sure about resolution) and speed if that helps any
15. jay (unregistered) posted on 13 Apr 2011, 11:29 0 0
correction half of them are dual core but still capable of fast data speeds
17. Jaysinferno posted on 13 Apr 2011, 11:38 2 0
alright lets try a non distracted answer ( ya I know)
the i phone 4 while a decent device simply isnt in the same league
smaller screen
no 4g speeds
ios (personal opinion not as good as android)
and a single core cpu
while the iphone 4 is decent its way outclassed here
18. Mike (unregistered) posted on 13 Apr 2011, 11:53 1 0
Do you have any idea what you're talking about? These are all devices with dual-core processors.
35. TreyTreyTaylor posted on 14 Apr 2011, 15:10 0 0
yea i agree with jay on the comparison thing but you know damn well these are all dual core LOL.
42. jay (unregistered) posted on 15 Apr 2011, 13:28 0 0
ya i had a moment of mental midgetry sorry
27. andoid lover (unregistered) posted on 13 Apr 2011, 22:18 0 0
all think about,4G,larger screen,full HD video,8 MP camera ,,,,why u still compare with iphone 4?iphone is nothing than Galaxy S2.....
4. JDCOhen722 (unregistered) posted on 13 Apr 2011, 07:54 2 4
Thats sooo BIAS!!!
Phone Arena, you never mentioned the Sensations Contour Screen which is also seen in the Nexus S and makes it look and feel alot better, and of course the Galaxy SII is lighter, the Sensation packs a wonderful Aluminium Unibody compared to the Galaxy's shit plastic, and the Camera isn't Tap to Focus, its got Instant Focus, and Sammy might have Super Amoled Plus but the Sensation has QHD which gives it a big bonus, joined along with the impenetrable Gorilla Glass screen , but on both the Sammy and the Sensation, at least you mentioned that the Sense UI is alot better than the Touchwiz, but I would say the Galaxy SII advantages over the Sensation for its Super Amoled Plus and thinner and lighter body and more RAM, but the Sensation topples Sammy with its Contour Display, qHD screen, and Aluminium unibody, I guess for the Processors, we will just have to wait for Official Benchmarks to see which is faster, and I know Sammy packs great GPU's but the HTC's new Adreno 220 is said to be one of the most powerful out right now and known to be better than the Tegra 2, but Sammy's processors definitely aren't the Best as the Hummingbird in the Galaxy S was far inferior than the EVO, and once those Processors get benchmarked we will have our Final Winner
6. g (unregistered) posted on 13 Apr 2011, 08:47 8 0
dude it says a spec-comparison, not a review, where did u see bias
19. cleanermonkey posted on 13 Apr 2011, 12:16 1 0
They didn't say that Sense UI is alot better than TW! Infact I read it the other way round... "HTC takes pride in its FLASHY Sense UI... To support its memory-hungry muscle, HTC has included 768MB of RAM"
That is less RAM for a RAM hungry UI than the SGSII's TW UI to which they say
"Samsung's TouchWiz UI is much less demanding, but you don't get that many SNAZZY effects, but rather a clean down-to-business interface."
So a Flashy, snazzy and memory-hungry UI vs. less demanding, clean down-to-business UI... how did you read that as alot better!?
And I know which one I prefer! I'd pick TW over Sense any day! I hate the whole bottom on the Sense homescreen. 1 big button saying phone and one that does the same as longpressing screen. And TW can turn on/off wifi, bluetooth, GPS, sound and rotation in the notification bar. All that said UI doesn't matter that much as you can always use a launcher ;-)
20. remixfa posted on 13 Apr 2011, 12:22 4 0
what bias? This was a spec sheet.. nothing more, nothing less.
1) ill take the shit plastic that makes it lightweight, so when i go running i dont notice the phone, unlike the heavy metal phone which would be bashing my leg over n over n over again.
2)itssuper amoled plus, which destroys QHD. The sensation's screen is sharp, but it cant beat the sharpness AND color clarity of SA2. In the end, its prefrence.
3) Sence VS Touchwiz is a preference thing. personally, i hate sence and can barely stand TW only because it doesnt get in your way as much as sense.
4) Benchmarks have been done. In order of weakest to strongest its.. Dualcore snapdragon (sensation), Tegra2 (GX2), OMAP (LG 3D), and Exynos (galaxyS 2).
5) i dont know where u get ur facts from but the Hummingbird processor DESTROYED the silly first gen snapdragon processor that is found in the Evo. The only test the snapdragon did anything in was in the linpack score which tests 1 small part of the processor. The hummingbird is the strongest single core processor in a phone. It not only powers the galaxyS it also powers the iphone4.
if your going to rant.. at least rant with correct facts. thanks. :)
36. TreyTreyTaylor posted on 14 Apr 2011, 15:14 0 0
Completely agree with everything you said except for 2. Super Amoled Plus is a display technology. Qhd is a display resolution. Just lettting you know.
40. Joel (unregistered) posted on 15 Apr 2011, 03:59 0 0
don't EVER compare the HTC's processing capabilities to the SGS2. Have you seen the benchmarks for the two handsets? Do some research- then you'll aappreciate how much a beast the SGS2 is.
