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HTC Sensation

The HTC Sensation is a large, slab-shaped device with rounded corners and smatterings of soft touch plastic on the rear. The large qHD (540 x 960 pixel) display dominates the front of the device, with the usual Android home, menu, back, and search keys below, all of which are touch sensitive and illuminate in white. The HTC Sensation measures in at 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3mm (4.96 x 2.57 x .44in) and weighs 148g (5.22oz), putting it between the Desire S and Desire HD on both counts.

Based on 79 reviews

Excellent:

34
Good:

35
Average:

6
Bad:

4

Pros

HTC Sense 3.0.
Fast.
Nice screen.
Great UI customization.
Effortless multitasking.
1080p video recording.
Dual-core CPU.
Excellent build quality.
Great camera.
Good battery life.
Solid build quality.
Excellent HD Video Recording.
Superior Browsing Experience.
Clear Call Quality.
Great aluminum construction.
Best ergonomics for a 4.3inch phone.

Cons

No backlight for onscreen soft buttons.
Some instances of screen unresponsiveness.
Loudspeaker could have been better.
No Gorilla Glass.
Lacklustre video player.
Limited viewing angles.
Speakers are too soft.
Power button placement requires some getting used to.
The weight may be too heavy for some.
8GB microSD card bundled might not be enough storage.
Disappointing Video Playback.
Average Bundled Headphones.
Camera Shoots Oversaturated Photos Outdoors.
No pouch or case included.
Speaker is okay but still not as good as I believe it could be.
Could be bulky for some.
Viewing angles could be better.
Battery life could be longer.

By TechSpot on June 21, 2011

The HTC Sensation is a great handset, there's no doubt about that, and in my opinion it is the proper successor to the original HTC Desire. With a spec boost in almost every area it's a more convincing upgrade than the Desire S was and feels...

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By MobileWhack on January 16, 2012

HTC has recently dropped the price of the Sensation to RM1,799 a pop from its RM2,299 price point just a few months after making an appearance on the market. I suppose this was done to make it more competitive with the newer handsets that rolled out...

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By TechSmart.co.za on December 05, 2011

The Sensation is exactly what a good smartphone should be like in 2011. This flagship phone is not flashy, instead providing classy looks, a good screen and solid performance. HTC’s Sense 3.0 user interface is the clincher though – it made...

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By MobilesRoom on October 20, 2011

HTC has packed Sensation with so many great features that it really makes a very good impression. Though the phone has certain disadvantages, yet undoubtedly it is one of the most solid smartphones which you will find in the market. The dual core...

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By LetsGoMobile on October 09, 2011

H TC is bringing a fun addition to its Android smartphone portfolio with the HTC Sensation. The HTC Sense interface over the Android operating system makes it a typical HTC smartphone. The only thing I do not like is the scrolling through the menu,...

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By Whathifi.com on October 04, 2011

The Sensation is the company’s latest ‘multimedia superphone’ but you’d be forgiven for being underwhelmed at first. The 4.3in, 960 x 640 screen is striking, but the chassis lacks the premium feel of rivals.Things get much more...

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By TechTree on September 26, 2011

Expert Review MRP: 32,700Street Price: Rs 29,600 (; ; )Currently, dual-cores are ruling the droid roost. started off early with its , but the product had many rough edges. On the other hand, did quite well with its (GS2). It defeated every other...

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By PCWorld New Zealand on September 20, 2011

Late in June, HTC entered the New Zealand Android market with the compact Wildfire S and high-powered Sensation.As smartphones go, the Sensation is one of the larger models out there. Though just 11mm thick, it has a 126 x 65mm body and generous...

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By PC Authority on August 12, 2011

In the world of dual-core phones, the Australian market has already seen offerings from Motorola, LG and Samsung and now, finally, HTC has release its model, the much anticipated Sensation....

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By Zath UK on August 11, 2011

0emailThe recently released HTC Sensation, dubbed as a ‘multimedia superphone’, is probably the biggest iPhone competitor on the market right now, with impressive specs which include a 4.3-inch qHD display and dual core processor. Running...

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