If you’re in search for a handset that helps you listen to super quality songs, the HTC Sensation XE is waiting for you to pick it. But of course, when you are in the look for the best phone, the super quality of songs should not be the only thing that you would consider. You would also have to look at other aspects like display, size, resolution, processor, and OS and so on. In this article, we will try to compare the Sensation XE with the Korean giant’s Samsung Galaxy S3 and see how they differ from each other.
Display and Size
The Sensation XE is a handset which comes with a small 4.3-inch display that fits the hands perfectly, supporting a resolution of 540×960 pixels and having a Corning Gorilla Glass coat for protection against scratches. It is 11.3mm thick and 65.4mm wide weighing 151 grams. In other words, the HTC Sensation XE is ideal for a smartphone user who wants to buy a slim phone that he/she will be able to easily work with.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S3 takes pride of its larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen which is able to perform well regardless if it is exposed to direct sunlight. Compared to the Sensation XE device, the S3 supports a higher resolution of 720×1280 pixels and a pixel density of 306ppi. This is also covered with a Corning Gorilla Glass for protection against scratches just like its competitor. The dimensions are 136.6×70.6×8.6mm and weighs lighter than XE by 18 grams.
Hardware and Operating System
The HTC Sensation XE is equipped with a dual core processor that is Scorpion Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon clocked at a speed of 1.5GHz which is improved further by an Adreno 220 of graphics processing unit (GPU). Its built-in memory is 4GB and what’s sad is that only 1GB is available for use. If there’s a need for memory expansion, this phone can support up to 32GB via a Micro SD card which is good news for those who are planning to save a lot of data on their devices. Lastly, this phone runs on Android v2.3.4 Gingerbread which can be upgraded to the Ice Cream Sandwich version.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S3 features an Exynos 4412 chipset supporting a GPU that is Mali-400MP4 and RAM of 1GB. This device has three versions of built-in memories—16GB/32GB/64GB which can no longer be expanded. When the handset was released, it was preloaded with Android v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich but is now upgraded to the 4.3 Jelly Bean.
There is no denying that the HTC Sensation XE is the best pick for music lovers who want to listen to super quality favorite tracks but the Samsung Galaxy S3 cannot be taken lightly with its better processor and extra features like Android Beam, NFC and WiFiDirect. Which option do you think is best for your needs?