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Compare HTC Sensation XL vs HTC Desire 820


HTC Sensation XL
   HTC Desire 820
HTC Sensation XL
 VS
HTC Desire 820







On this page we compare specs HTC Sensation XL 1.5 GHz Scorpion with HTC Desire 820 Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53), we compare external dimensions, compare screens and performance, the amount of RAM and memory for storing media data, battery capacity and characteristics of photo cameras, compare the presence of various sensors and functions.


HTC Sensation XL
HTC Sensation XL smartphone runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); Sense UI 3.5 operating system. The phone is powered by 1.5 GHz Scorpion processor. It has 16 GB, 768 MB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of No. The smartphone has a S-LCD providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 67.1%. The smartphone is fueled with a 1600 mAh,  Removable Li-Ion. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 8 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The HTC Sensation XL are available in various colors such as White. It measures 132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm and weighs 162.5 g.

HTC Desire 820
HTC Desire 820 smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow); Sense UI 7 operating system. The phone is powered by Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) processor. It has 16 GB, 2 GB RAM. Internal storage options which can be extended with the help of microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot). The smartphone has a LCD providing, Screen-to-Body Ratio of 67.2%. The smartphone is fueled with a 2600 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po. The main camera of the smartphone consists of a 13 MP, Single. The sensors include Accelerometer, proximity, compass. Connectivity features in the smartphone include Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5 mm Jack and more. The HTC Desire 820 are available in various colors such as Marble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange. It measures 157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm and weighs 155 g.

Compare specs HTC Sensation XL vs HTC Desire 820

Hardware and OSHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
Operating systemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); Sense UI 3.5Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow); Sense UI 7
Processor1.5 GHz ScorpionOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
GPUAdreno 205Adreno 405
Internal memory16 GB, 768 MB RAM16 GB, 2 GB RAM
External memoryNomicroSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
DisplayHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
TypeS-LCDLCD
Size4.7" inc5.5" inc
Resolution480 x 800 px720 x 1280 px
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Touchscreencapacitive touchscreencapacitive touchscreen
Screen-to-Body Ratio67.1%67.2%
Display area62.9 cm283.4 cm2
Display aspect ratio5:3 (height:width)16:9 (height:width)
Pixel Density199 PPI267 PPI
Colors16M16M
ConnectivityHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA, Asia 
4G NetworkLTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - Europe 
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
NetworkGSM / HSPAGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM cardMini-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP4.0, A2DP, aptX
EdgeClass 12Yes
GPRSClass 12Yes
GPSYes, with A-GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (optional)
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0, USB Host
CameraHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
Main camera8 MP, Single13 MP, Single
Specs8 MP, AF13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), AF
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR
Video720p1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie camera1.3 MP, Single8 MP, Single
MultimediaHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
3.5 mm JackYesYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDSFM radio
DesignHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
ColorsWhiteMarble White, Tuxedo Grey, Santorini White, Milky-way Grey, Tangerine White, Saffron Grey, Flamingo Grey, Blue Misty, Monarch Orange
Dimensions132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm157.7 x 78.7 x 7.7 mm
Weight162.5 g155 g
BatteryHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
Battery capacity1600 mAh,  Removable Li-Ion2600 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po
Battery lifeStand by time- Up to 360 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 11 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 50 min (3G)
Stand by time- Up to 424 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 22 h 24 min (3G)
OtherHTC Sensation XLHTC Desire 820
SARSAR EU - 0.32 W/kg (head)
Release date2011, October2014, September
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassAccelerometer, proximity, compass