ZTE Blade L2 (UK) vs HTC Sensation XE

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade L2 vs HTC Sensation XE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:38 PM

Compare HTC Sensation XE X ZTE Blade L2 (UK) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points HTC Sensation XE Compare ZTE Blade L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation XE

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!

9 Advantages ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	vs	12 Advantages HTC Sensation XE
+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+4GB (2GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)26% Thinner	vs	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2000 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1730 mAh
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+151 grams (5.29 ounces)10% Lighter
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+256 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
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Model	Blade L2 (UK)	Sensation XE
Other model names	Virgin ZTE Blade L2 United Kingdom version 86342502	HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
Country or region available	Scotland, England, Ireland	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	HTC
Release date	6/1/2014	10/4/2011, Announced: 9/1/2011
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 142.5 millimeters (2.84 x 5.61 in)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
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	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, 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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG86100
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1730 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7.4 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade L2 (UK)	HTC Sensation XE
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