HTC Sensation
#6885HTC Sensation 4G
#6885Category Breakdown
HTC Sensation
HTC Sensation 4G
Performance
35.635.6
Camera
35.235.2
Display
42.742.7
Battery
15.815.8
Build
16.116.1
Connectivity
31.231.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.621.6
Summary
- The HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation 4G share similar build quality, dimensions, and weight, both featuring a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- Performance is identical, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset, dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, and Adreno 220 GPU, along with 1GB of RAM.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1520 mAh, and neither supports wireless charging.
- The software experience is also comparable, with both running Android 2.3.4 (upgradable to 4.0) and Sense UI 3, though the Sensation 4G is released later in June 2011.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Sensation
HTC Sensation 4G
General
Release Date
2011
2011, June 08
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Previously rumored as HTC Pyramid
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
1GB 768MB RAM
1GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1520 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
Weight
148 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Ice White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.29 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 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass