Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs HTC Sensation XL (X315)

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

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare HTC Sensation XL X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

11Points HTC Sensation XL (X315) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	11 Advantages HTC Sensation XL (X315)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	199 PPI
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Single-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)43 times More internal storage for applications and files
4"	vs	+4.7"18% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Change model
Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Sensation XL (X315)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	HTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC Runnymede
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	9/1/2011	11/1/2011
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	199 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Call control	Voice recorder	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: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework	• Colors: White • Noise reduction • DLNA • HTS Sense 3.5 UI • HTC Beats Audio • Dolby Mobile Sound • Touch focus • HDR Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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