HTC Sensation XL (X315) vs LG Optimus Black (P970)

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

8/24/2012 2:27 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:26 AM

Compare LG Optimus Black X HTC Sensation XL (X315) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

06Points LG Optimus Black (P970) Compare HTC Sensation XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation XL (X315)

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 XL (X315)	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus Black (P970)
+1.5GHz 32bit Single-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+4.7"18% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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	vs	Not supported
+1600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
162 grams (5.67 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)49% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
199 PPI	vs	+233 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+16 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)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Change model
Model	Sensation XL (X315)	Optimus Black (P970)
Other model names	HTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC Runnymede	LG Optimus P970H, LG Ignite, LG Schwarz
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Germany, USA
Brand	HTC	LG
Release date	11/1/2011	5/9/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)	64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	199 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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 850/900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	6 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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, Pink, Silver, White, Brown Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	LG Optimus Black (P970)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)