The HTC Sensation 4G is the latest T-Mobile smartphone to enter the market. After initial tests and reviews, the Sensation looks to have emerged as one of the better smartphones phones ever produced. It's thin, sturdy, packed with features and boasts an impressive spec sheet.
The HTC Sensation has a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, something we used to see in computers 15 years ago. It has a 4.3 inch HD display and an 8-megapixel camera. There is full 1080p HD video capability as well.
The Sense interface is an excellent improvement on HTC's old interface. There is a 3D effect when you scroll through the menu or when the clock changes minutes and hours. Applications such as the music player, the email application and other utilities have been improved.
The internet browser is another plus point to the HTC Sensation, with web pages appearing in stunning clarity and achieving great speeds with the 4G network. As a result, when you are surfing the web on this device it almost seems as if you are using a laptop. Even the most graphic oriented web pages upload in seconds, which is something all smartphone enthusiasts will be pleased with. As for its cell phone service, the HTC Sensation 4G has great call quality, a loud and clear speakerphone and great reception compared to many other phones.
There are many smartphones on the market, such as the iPhone and other Android devices, but The HTC Sensation can more than compete due to its features, aesthetics and performance. If you are looking for a smartphone and your budget allows, the HTC Sensation 4G may be the phone for you.
Need To Know: HTC Sensation 4G
1. Superb call and speakerphone quality (The Good)
2. Onboard 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD capability (The Good)
3. Expensive (The Bad)
4. User interface is complicated and takes some getting used to (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- GSMArena Team, GSMArenaWell, we're sure you've already picked your favorite, but we'll have a few of our usual parting words anyway.The HTC Sensation is a very good phone all round and the tests we ran gave us no reason to doubt it. But it's by no means perfect. The death grip issue is one thing (check our our two tests),...
- GSMArena Team, GSMArenaWe liked the build of the HTC Sensation (although the "unibody" didn’t turn out to be what we expected). And the latest Sense UI version will make your head spin - there's just so much functionality and eye-candy. We felt like kids in a candy store when we started testing the Sensation. Plus,...
- Michael Joubert, TechsmartThe 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 us wish for the ease-of-use of the Sensation when testing ot...
- Top Ten Reviews Team, Top Ten ReviewsIf you are hoping to find a great touch phone that offers social media applications, a built-in music player, FM radio and HD television, the HTC Sensation is the touch phone for you. Facebook and YouTube come preloaded on this phone so you will not have to spend time downloading them. You can begin...
- Chandrakant Isi, TechTreeThe Sensation is HTC's answer to Samsung's flagship GS2. Quality-wise, this phone scores over its rival. Moreover, TouchWiz stands no chance against the Sense 3.0 UI. On the other hand, its video player is not up to the mark. In terms of raw power, I found the GS2 handled complex games with more eas...
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the HTC Sensation 4G user manual here.
HTC backs up the Sensation 4G with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Sensation 4G has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- HTC Sensation 4G Manual (PDF)
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