HTC Sensation XE vs Bq Aquaris 4.5

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Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation XE vs Bq Aquaris 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/30/2014 2:03 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:31 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 4.5 X HTC Sensation XE 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Bq Aquaris 4.5 Compare HTC Sensation XE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation XE

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages HTC Sensation XE	vs	10 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4.5
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+256 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1730 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1600 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
151 grams (5.29 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)1% Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)10% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

540x960 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
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Model	Sensation XE	Aquaris 4.5
Other model names	HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio	bq Aquaris 4.5 12GB 03BQAQU06, bq Aquaris 4.5 32GB 03BQAQU01
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Spain
Brand	HTC	Bq
Release date	10/4/2011, Announced: 9/1/2011	3/1/2013
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	67 x 132 millimeters (2.64 x 5.2 in)
Weight	151 grams (5.29 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG86100	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1730 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB or 32GB microSD class 10 included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation XE	Bq Aquaris 4.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered