HTC Amaze 4G
#7018
HTC Sensation 4G
#6885Category Breakdown
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Sensation 4G
Performance
39.235.6
Camera
19.135.2
Display
42.742.7
Battery
16.915.8
Build
16.816.1
Connectivity
44.431.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.921.6
Summary
- The HTC Amaze 4G and HTC Sensation 4G both feature a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Amaze 4G is equipped with a faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU compared to the Sensation's 1.2 GHz, although both share the same GPU and RAM capacity.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Sensation adds stereo sound recording.
- The Amaze 4G has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1730 mAh versus the Sensation's 1520 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI 3, but the Amaze 4G supports NFC, while the Sensation does not.
- Build quality-wise, the Amaze 4G is heavier and slightly thicker than the Sensation 4G, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Amaze 4G
HTC Sensation 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011, June 08
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For T-Mobile
For T-Mobile USA
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
1GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1730 mAh
1520 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 65.6 x 11.8 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.46 in)
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
Weight
172.9 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass