- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Sony Xperia P
- Sony Xperia J
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy S Advance
by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)At 9.9mm thick and 119g of weight, the S Plus can still be considered compact even by today's standards.
by GSM Arena (Sep, 2011)Colors were quite acceptable and its dual-LED flash was one of the strongest we've seen (as far as LED flashes go).
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus compared to the HTC Sensation XE
GHz1.4
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)A faster GPU is better for playing high-quality games and videos in the browser so it's definitely a plus - just not for the Galaxy S Plus.
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)The screen is 4.3in across, it has an 8-megapixel main camera and a fast dual-core processor.
screen size
4"
4.3"
Galaxy S Plus by Hendrik-DelagrangeThe 4 inch size makes it just that bit bigger than most other smartphones, which is comfortable and makes a lot of what is on the screen better legible, but it is not as 'huge' as the Galaxy S II, if that is of any concern.
Sensation XE by Harkanwar-Anand (Mar, 2012)You see I'm coming from a Blackberry Torch 2 so my eyes ache for a big screen, better browsing and a better graphical experience to say the least.
screen resolution
Galaxy S Plus by Hendrik-DelagrangeIt's more colourful but just not that sharp as the Retina display in the iPhone, though you have to examine closely to notice that.
Sensation XE by GSM Arena (Sep, 2011)The resolved details in the Sensation XE videos is above average for a FullHD shooter, but noise reduction leaves something to be desired (it's extra destructive in the shades).
memory
| 0 GB | 0.75 GB | 0.8 GB |
processor
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)And even though it is no match for dual-core, an overclocked single core chipset is powerful enough for almost everyone.
Sensation XE by GSM Arena (Sep, 2011)The HTC Sensation XE has a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon chipset with Adreno 220 graphics beating in its chest.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Sensation XE by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)The 8-megapixel sensor can also capture video at full 1080p resolution, and with touch focus throughout shooting supported, it's a pretty versatile portable video device.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S Plus vs HTC Sensation XE
cpu speed
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jun, 2011)The Plus edition is supposed to breathe new life into the old Galaxy S. The overclocked CPU provides a gain in speed indeed – and even more to come.
Sensation XE by GSM Arena (Sep, 2011)The CPU frequency boost makes sure the performance keeps up with the competition, while the Beats audio tweaks add an extra bit of sexy to the already successful mix.
talk time
768 min
549 min
Galaxy S Plus by GSM Arena (Jul, 2011)Official numbers put the talk time at nearly 13 hours (in 2G, half that in 3G) and and also promise almost a month of standby.
Sensation XE by GSM Arena (Sep, 2011)The Li-Ion unit is quoted at a little over 12 days of standby and over 9 hours of talk time in 2G (about 7 in 3G).
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HTC Sensation XE
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Significantly lighter | 119 g | vs | 151 g |
| More than 20% lighter | |||
| Significantly longer standby time | 45,000 min | vs | 18,600 min |
| Around 2.5x longer standby time | |||
| Smaller | 64 x 122 x 10 mm | vs | 65 x 126 x 11 mm |
| Around 20% smaller | |||
| Longer talk time | 768 min | vs | 549 min |
| Around 40% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Store more stuff | 8 GB | vs | 4 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Thinner | 10 mm | vs | 11 mm |
| More than 10% thinner | |||
| Slightly more highly reviewed by consumers | 83.43% | vs | 81.03% |
| Almost the same | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy S Plus
| Uses standard video out connectors | Yes (HDMI) | vs | No (Proprietary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Standardized connectors are cheap, compatible and easy to find | |||
| Has a built-in flash | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Take photos even in poor lighting | |||
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Newer Android OS; Get all the latest features and security updates with a more recent version | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| More cores | Dual core | vs | Single core |
| Twice as many cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness | |||
| Has a gyroscope | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation | |||
| Records higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | vs | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps |
| Around 2.5x higher definition video | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.3" | vs | 4" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 960 x 540 | vs | 800 x 480 |
| Around 40% higher resolution screen | |||
| Sharper screen | 255 ppi | vs | 232 ppi |
| Around 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1.4 GHz |
| Around 10% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Marginally newer | Oct, 2011 | vs | Apr, 2011 |
| Release date 6 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy S Plus | HTC Sensation XE | ||
 |   Rated by 12 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Ali (May, 2012) Rated 100% by by MJSC (Mar, 2013) Rated 80% by by Hendrik-Delagrange | Rated by 22 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Shoxter--JMM (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by Argen (Mar, 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nokia Lumia 920 Most built-in storage |
 | 2 | Sony Xperia P 3-way tie: Most RAM |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 3-way tie: Newer operating system |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy S Advance 3-way tie: Screen uses OLED technology |
 | 6 | HTC Desire X 6-way tie: Supports Flash |
 | 7 | Apple iPhone 4 Longest battery life during active use |
