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HTC Sensation XE vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation XE vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare HTC Sensation XE X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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Sensation XE} 4 Advantages HTC Sensation XE vs Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 19 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+151 grams (5.29 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core71%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT Super LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+367 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6"40%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 20.1MP152%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1730 mAhvs+3400 mAh97%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
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ModelSensation XELumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model namesHTC Sensation XE with Beats AudioAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandHTCNokia
Release date10/4/201111/1/2013
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight151 grams (5.29 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM826032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BG86100
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity1730 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.4 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16GB microSD included
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• HTC Watch
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Sensation XENokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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