HTC Sensation 4G Specs

9.0
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HTC Sensation 4G Review
8.0

Description

HTC Sensation comes with a fresh serving of Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but it's all about the HTC Sense UI version 3.0 with a touch of refinement and functionality straight from the lock screen. You can choose between a number of lock screen options such as weather updates, quick access to apps and a handful of clock widgets. A 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual-core chipset supports the nice 3D-like transitions in the menu, all carrying resemblance to the ones on the HTC Flyer tablet. The phone is the first with a contoured glass 4.3-inch display meaning that your Super LCD screen is set back slightly to avoid scratches. The resolution is qHD (540x960) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. On the back you have an 8MP camera with dual-LED flash with “instant capture,” meaning little to no lag between pictures. The camera is also capable of recording video at 30fps in full HD (1080p) resolution.

This device is also known as HTC Pyramid, HTC Sensation

Cons

  • Thick body (0.44 inches)
I want it 95 users
I have it 79 users
I had it 116 users

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Display

Size: 4.3-inch
Resolution: 960 x 540 px, 256 PPI
Technology: S-LCD
Screen-to-body: 61.98 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
Processor: Dual-core, 1200 MHz, Scorpion
GPU: Yes
RAM: 0.75GB (LPDDR2)
Internal storage: available to use: 1 GB
Storage expansion: microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS: Android (4.0.3, 2.3.4, 2.3)
ROM: 4096 MB
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1520 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 8 MP (Autofocus)
Flash: Dual LED
Video recording: 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Video calling
Front: 0.3 MP VGA
Dimensions: 4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 inches
(126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm)
Weight: 5.22 oz (148.0 g)
Keys: Left: Volume control

Cellular

3G: Bands 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 1(2100)
Data Speed: HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Screen mirroring: DLNA, MHL
Radio: FM
Additional microphone(s): Yes

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 3.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging, Video out
HDMI: Yes
Location: A-GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: May 06, 2011
FCC ID value: NM8PG58130
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.61 W/kg
Measured in: 1700 MHz
Body: 1.29 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz

Availability

Officially announced: Apr 12, 2011
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Alternative variants

HTC Sensation
Differences from the main variant:
FCC approval:
Date approved: Jun 06, 2011
FCC ID value: NM8PG58110
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.55 W/kg
Body: 1.21 W/kg

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

T-Mobile

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
8.8
Camera quality
8.6
Performance
8.2
Display
9
Battery life and charging
6.2
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
7
Worst Phone Ever
Phone owned for less than a month

Very Bad Reception, Battery Life, call quality, loudspeaker, Audio Output, Heat Problem and weight
it has very clear display nice brightness, performance also is very good when it has power
the reception is the worst ever all the time it's in my pocket it has no signal

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9
It's been a great phone. I recommend it to anone on T-Mobile!
Phone owned for less than a year

I bought this phone when I switched from sprint to T-Mobile. It has been great. It was my first Android phone (came from a blackberry) and I was completely blown away at how great the phone was. It is very well built and has held up to a lot of the abuse I have put it through.

It's not the perfect phone; it does have its' faults. It can be difficult to hear people while making phone calls. The speaker is a little weak in my opinion but you can turn on hearing aid setting which boosts the speaker volume to a more audible setting. The battery tends to drain quickly too. I usually find myself charging my phone once or twice a day (with heavy use). But I always have my charger with me or a car charger so this wasn't a big issue to me, but it could be for you if you are someone who doesn't have access to an outlet or some sort of charging station.

The Screen and Display on the Sensation are great! The phones produces really nice colors and it is nice and bright... when you are indoors. If you wander outside, the screen can be seen but it is very washed out.

I dont watch a lot of movies or stream video from my phone, but i listen to a lot of music and the music player on this phone is amazing! The EQ is fantastic and when used with a good pair of headphones really makes your music come alive and sound great.

One of my favorite features, and the biggest reason that i got it was for the phones camera. It's an 8mp continuos autofocus camera that takes (i think) GREAT pictures. Everyone in my family is amazed at just how great pictures can come out. Sometimes you have to tweak with the settings a little to get the best shot but its worth it in the end.

Overall, I would recommend this phone to my friends, family, and coworkers. Issues like short battery life can be solved by buying extended batteries like the Anker 1900mAh battery or something bigger. If you are thinking of getting this phone, DO IT! You'll be satisfied with your purchase.

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10
Great phone!
Phone owned for less than 3 months

I like this phone so much. It is just beyond beautiful inside out. Just have it almost 3 months and no problem to date. The built in browser with flash support is smooth as a sheet of ice. I am a heavy user so I have a lot of HD games installed and played with no lags or problem at all. Now I have over 180 apps and Games installed. Highly recommended if you think One X is too dear.

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