Overall Score
21.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#6885)21.6
Performance(#7494)35.6
Camera(#5191)35.2
Display(#6765)42.7
Battery(#7372)15.8
Build(#3391)16.1
Connectivity(#6499)31.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring HTC Sensation
Short Review
- The HTC Sensation features a solid build with dimensions of 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm and a weight of 148g, available in Black and Ice White.
- Its 4.3-inch S-LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 256 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset, with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, allowing for decent multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor with autofocus and can record video at 1080p at 30fps, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity stands at 1520mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The device runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), featuring HTC's Sense UI 3 for a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of a stereo speaker system is notable, although it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the HTC Sensation combines a robust design with competent specifications for its release period.
- Special features include MHL TV-out via microUSB, enhancing multimedia capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionPreviously rumored as HTC Pyramid
Display
Size4.3"
TypeS-LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
Memory1GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1520 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
Weight148 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Ice White
Foldable✗
SAR0.61 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass