HTC One XL
The HTC One XL is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 134.8 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (5.31 x 2.75 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
RAM1GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 129g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super IPS LCD2
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Po 1800 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
129g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
134.8 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (5.31 x 2.75 x 0.35 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC One XL does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the HTC One XL has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the HTC One XL does not support a memory card.
The HTC One XL SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the HTC One XL has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC One XL ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI.
The HTC One XL uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The HTC One XL supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC One XL has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
