HTC Sensation XL Specs

7.0
PhoneArena Score
HTC Sensation XL Review
7.4

Description

HTC Sensation XL will surely impress those who are looking for something earth shattering in the Android World. In addition to the obvious 4.7” WVGA display with Gorilla Glass that it’s packing, the handset is known to be a fine image snapper with its 8-megapixel auto focus camera with backside illumination, f/2.2 28mm lens, and dual-LED flash. However, it’s still only limited to 720p HD video capture – with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Providing its core horsepower, the Sensation XL is powered by a 1.5GHz single core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which is coupled with 768MB of RAM, to offer a rich and satisfying Sense 3.0 experience running on top of Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Of course, it features other standards such as 16GB of internal storage, GPS, Wi-Fi, and HSPA+ connectivity for theoretical download and upload speeds of 14.4Mbit/s and 5.67Mbits/s. With Beats Audio technology producing some thumping tunes, the handset is being shipped along with urBeats headphones, which integrates perfectly with the handset’s audio centric focus as well.

This device is also known as HTC Runnymede

Cons

  • Thick body (0.39 inches)
I want it 34 users
I have it 14 users
I had it 10 users

Specs Compare

Display

Size: 4.7-inch
Resolution: 800 x 480 px, 199 PPI
Technology: S-LCD
Screen-to-body: 67.42 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
Processor: Single core, 1500 MHz
GPU: Yes
RAM: 0.75GB
Internal storage: 16GB
OS: Android (2.3.5, 2.3.4)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1600 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 8 MP (Autofocus)
Flash: Dual LED
Video recording: 1280x720 (HD)
Features:
Video light, Video calling
Front: 1.3 MP
Dimensions: 5.20 x 2.78 x 0.39 inches
(132 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm)
Weight: 5.73 oz (162.5 g)

Cellular

3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features: Album art cover, Background playback, Beats Audio
Screen mirroring: DLNA
Radio: FM
Additional microphone(s): Yes

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 3.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Location: GPS, A-GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Availability

Officially announced: Oct 06, 2011
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News

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HTC Sensation XL getting its Ice Cream Sandwich dessert
Users of the HTC Sensation XL, mostly in Europe and Asia, have received the Android 4.0 update over the air. To make sure you have received it, go to Settings > About phone > Software updates and hit that button. You will be downloading a 200MB...
, by Alan Friedman, 6
HTC Sensation XL getting its Ice Cream Sandwich dessert
HTC says Android 4.0 update coming in March to select models
Considering that the white HTC Sensation is shipping in Europe starting March 1st with Android 4.0, it might be no surprise that the Sensation series will be the first HTC phones to be updated to the latest Android version. Starting at the end of nex...
, by Alan Friedman, 19
HTC says Android 4.0 update coming in March to select models
Interview: HTC Head of Marketing on the partnership with Beats by Dr. Dre
One of the more interesting and notable announcements in the mobile industry this summer was HTC's partnership with Beats Electronics – the company that's responsible for the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, speakers and audio enhancements in HP co...
, by Rad Slavov, 9
Interview: HTC Head of Marketing on the partnership with Beats by Dr. Dre

User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
8.3
Camera quality
9.5
Performance
9
Display
9
Battery life and charging
8
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
10
best phone ever ..
Phone owned for less than 3 months

awesome phone , a big screen size , a big internal memory ( 16 gb still dont know why people complaint about it) , an awesome display and colors ,a very fast processor with 800 RAM , with a very high quality camera (8MP) , simply a great perfect phone , awesome for internet , games , multimedia and everything :))) i recommend it to everyone

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9
Fantastic!
Phone owned for less than a year

Everything about this phone is phenomenal, thanks HTC! It does everything I need it to and more, it can take stunning pictures and display them on its crystal clear screen, music is also great with its build in beats audio and free beats headphones and the every day usage is brilliant!

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9
Very satisfied.
Phone owned for less than a month

I have this phone for a few days, and have tested it a lot. Here is my opinion on it.
The first amusing thing is the display. It's so colorful and bright!
The sound system is shocking great! If you're a music fan, you're gonna love this.
The camera is really good. Some noises in some pictures may be present, but it's all right. Comparing with an HTC Desire, this one's camera is a pro :) plus the HD video recording!
The UI speed and everyday usage and Internet satisfy my needs and I'm using my friend a lot!
Battery lives pretty long for a smartphone with such big display.
The only con for me, is the feel of it in hand. The back plastic is uncomfortable, especially comparing with my old Hero...

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