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HTC Sensation XL (X315) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation XL vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 500 X HTC Sensation XL (X315) 08Points
HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

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11Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare HTC Sensation XL X
HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 500 (506e)

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Sensation XL (X315)} 8 Advantages HTC Sensation XL (X315) vs Desire 500 (506e)} 11 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+16GB (13GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (1GB available)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+4.7"9%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+123 grams (4.31 ounces)32%
Lighter
199 PPIvs+217 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 1.6MP20%
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
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1600 mAhvs+1800 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
22 Common items in both devices
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+15 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 XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
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ModelSensation XL (X315)Desire 500 (506e)
Other model namesHTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC RunnymedeHTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCHTC
Release date11/1/20118/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)199 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense 5.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1600 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours12.1 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
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: White
• Noise reduction
• DLNA
• HTS Sense 3.5 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile Sound
• Touch focus
• HDR
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Silver
Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Sensation XL (X315)HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.29W/kg (head)
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