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HTC Sensation 4G

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • the quicker speed in my hands-on tests
  • Photos taken indoors also looked pretty good
  • quality over T-Mobile's network was fairly good

Cons

  • the display completely fades
  • Netflix Android app is not yet available for the Sensation 4G
  • Sensation 4G did not seem to slow down

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 960, 540 px
  • Super LCD
  • 256 ppi
  • 1520 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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HTC Sensation 4G - Pros & Cons

HTC Sensation 4G

Pros

  • the quicker speed in my hands-on tests
  • Photos taken indoors also looked pretty good
  • quality over T-Mobile's network was fairly good
  • played back smoothly and looked great on the Sensation 4G's display
  • grippy
  • solid
  • and confident
  • It feels wonderfully study in the hand
  • speedy processor renders information so quickly and smoothly
  • The build quality is just that good
  • has proven to have remarkably stable and long battery life

Cons

  • the display completely fades
  • Netflix Android app is not yet available for the Sensation 4G
  • Sensation 4G did not seem to slow down
  • uninspiring design
  • a bit of tearing and resolution loss in fast movement
  • HTC Sensation is a frustrating device
  • lack of physical buttons does mean you have to stretch to the top edge lock button
  • The inbuilt codec and format support is a bit limited
  • its 1520mAh battery does dwindle rather rapidly
  • lacked much punch even with the audio maxed out
  • Sensation 4G was soundly beaten by Tegra 2 devices

HTC Sensation 4G - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1520 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
256 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC Sensation 4G - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 220
RAM memory768 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.96 in
Width2.57 in
Depth0.44 in
Weight5.22 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1520.0 mAh
Standby time350.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Resolution960 x 540 px
TechnologySuper LCD
Pixel density256.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

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HTC Sensation 4G HTC - Editorial Reviews (13)

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HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review: Beautiful and Powerful, but Its Antenna May Be Weak
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Published: 08.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review: Beautiful and Powerful, but Its Antenna May Be Weak
4.0

The Sensation has a gorgeous display, a beautiful design, and dual-core power, but holding the phone in certain ways seems to degrade reception significantly.

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TechRadar
Published: 10.06.2011
HTC Sensation review
4.5

HTC's dual-core wonder finally arrives - let battle commence!

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 06.07.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review | Digital Trends

The HTC Sensation 4G leverage powerhouse specs and sleek software tweaks to deliver one of the most likeable Android experiences available today.

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile)
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CNET
Published: 08.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile)

HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile)

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 26.03.2013
HTC Sensation 4G

The sleek, durable HTC Sensation lives up to its name

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 07.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review
4.5

Call them reserved or relaxed, but HTC is officially in the game within the US market where smartphones like the Motorola ATRIX 4G and T-Mobile G2x have stood atop the ladder. Thankfully though, the HTC Sensation 4G is aiming to arrive stateside through T-Mobile starting June 15th, where it plans to usher in the next generation of HTC devices this year with a banging start. Naturally, there is a lot to like about this sensational handset...

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review: Beautiful and Powerful, but Its Antenna May Be Weak
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 08.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review: Beautiful and Powerful, but Its Antenna May Be Weak
2.0

The Sensation has a gorgeous display, a beautiful design, and dual-core power, but holding the phone in certain ways seems to degrade reception significantly.

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 06.06.2011
HTC Sensation
4.0

Can HTC's debut dual-core monster stand up to the other superphones we've seen.

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review: Camera, Call Quality, & Verdict | HTC Sensation & Smartphone Reviews | Android Smartphones
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LaptopMag
Published: 06.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review: Camera, Call Quality, & Verdict | HTC Sensation & Smartphone Reviews | Android Smartphones
4.0

Learn more about the HTC Sensation smart phone, including its camera, camcorder, call quality, and battery life.

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 10.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review
HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 07.06.2011
HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) Review
4.0

The touch-screen, Android-based HTC Sensation is T-Mobile's biggest and best smartphone yet.

HTC Sensation 4G HTC Sensation 4G Review - A Sensational Smartphone
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anandtech.com
Published: 01.07.2011
HTC Sensation 4G Review - A Sensational Smartphone
HTC Sensation 4G Review: HTC Sensation 4G
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Phone Scoop
Published: 13.06.2011
Review: HTC Sensation 4G

HTC's sensational Sensation 4G for T-Mobile comes out of the gate firing on all cylinders. Can anything slow this capable and speedy handset down? Find out in Phone Scoop's full review.