HTC Desire 612 vs HTC Sensation XL
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 612
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 612
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC Desire 612
Lighter body
HTC Desire 612
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 480 |
| PPI | 234 | 199 |
| Screen-to-body | 60.2 | 67.1 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | 1.5 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 205 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 2.3 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 0.75GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2040 | 1600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| stand by | Up to 484 h (3G) | Up to 360 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 16 h 10 min (3G) | Up to 11 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 50 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 143.8 | 132.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 162.5 |
| Width (mm) | 70.4 | 70.7 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, October. Released 2014, October | 2011, October. Released 2011, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 4, 13 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3 |
| NFC | TBC | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 612 | HTC Sensation XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 612 and HTC Sensation XL are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 612 packs a 2040 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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