HTC Sensation 4G vs HTC Sensation XL
HTC Sensation 4G
Also known as HTC Pyramid, HTC Sensation
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 15 Jun 2011)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (4.0.3, 2.3.4, 2.3) | Android (2.3.5, 2.3.4) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 inches (126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm) | 5.20 x 2.78 x 0.39 inches (132 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm) | |
| Weight | 5.22 oz (148 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 5.73 oz (162 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.3 inches | 4.7 inches | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 256 ppi | 199 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | S-LCD | S-LCD | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 8.25 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 11.83 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 14.6 days (350 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 15.0 days (360 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 6.66 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | 6.83 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 16.7 days (400 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | 19.2 days (460 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | |
| Capacity | 1520 mAh | 1600 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1200 MHz, Scorpion | Single core, 1500 MHz | |
| Graphics processor | Yes | Yes | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 768 MB RAM / LPDDR2 / 4096 MB ROM | 768 MB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | ||
| Maximum User Storage | 1 GB | ||
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels | |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED | |
| Features | Auto focus, Touch to focus, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Scenes, Effects | Auto focus, Touch to focus | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1280x720 (720p HD) | |
| Recording format | 3GP | MPEG4 | |
| Features | Video calling | Video light, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 0.3 megapixels VGA | 1.3 megapixels |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | ||
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio | ||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI | MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), OGG, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, XviD, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | MPEG4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | |
| Radio | FM | FM | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | ||
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, Flash | supports: supports: HTML, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Application (SDAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g, n | 802.11 b, g, n | |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| HDMI | via microUSB | ||
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | DLNA, UMA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Additional microphone/s | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Other | Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
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FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 06 May 2011 | ||
| FCC ID value: NM8PG58130 link | |||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.61 W/kg | ||
| Measured in | 1700 MHz | ||
| Body | 1.29 W/kg | ||
| Measured in | 1900 MHz |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 12 Apr 2011 | 06 Oct 2011 |
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