HTC Sensation XL (X315) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation XL vs Samsung Galaxy A56 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2025 8:53 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 10:42 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X HTC Sensation XL (X315) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB) Compare HTC Sensation XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)

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!

7 Advantages HTC Sensation XL (X315)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR510 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+256GB (233GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)34% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
199 PPI	vs	+385 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.7"43% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 12MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
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Model	Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Other model names	HTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC Runnymede	Galaxy A56 5G SM-A566E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2011	3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/2025
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)	77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	199 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1900nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Samsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 908692 (v10) Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	256GB (233GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	3 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
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, HTML5
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: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation XL (X315)	Galaxy A56 (SM-A566E/DS 256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 1.051W/kg (body)