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HTC Sensation 4G

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3*
Processor
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion*
Display diagonal
4.30 in*
Battery capacity
1,520 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
4.30 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3*
Processor
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
1 GB, 768 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 768 MB RAM / 1 GB storage*
    Memory
    768 MB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Memory options

  • 0.75 GB*
    Capacity
    0.75 GB*
  • 768 MB*
    Capacity
    768 MB*

Storage options

  • 1 GB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,520 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3*
Reported value 2: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); Sense UI 3*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 3*
Reported value 2: 3.0, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 3.0, A2DP*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)*
Weight
148 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 29 fields
Body Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    148*
    unit
    g*
    original
    148 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
4.3 inches, 51.0 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    51*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    51.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    540*
    y
    960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    540 x 960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Adreno 220*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Name
HTC Sensation 4G*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Memory Internalmemory
1GB 768MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    768*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    768MB*
    span
    • 4*
    • 9*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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MainCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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MainCamera Features
Dual-LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
VGA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,520*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1520 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Black*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Price
About 210 EUR*
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Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.3 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.44 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Sensation 4G*
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Specifications 3 · 42 fields
body weight
148 g (5.22 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    148*
    unit
    g*
    original
    148 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
S-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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display size
4.3 inches, 51.0 cm (~61.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4.3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.3 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    51*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    51.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    540*
    y
    960*
    unit
    px*
    original
    540 x 960*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Sensation 4G*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
3.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
HTML, Adobe Flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (T9 Trace)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); Sense UI 3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.2 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 220*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
1 GB, 768 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    768*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    768 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 210 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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main camera features
Dual-LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Up to 114 kbps*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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network edge
Up to 560 kbps*
Scope and conditions
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optical_format_declarations
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selfie camera single
VGA*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2011, April. Released 2011, June 8th*
Scope and conditions
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misc sar
0.61 W/kg (head)     1.29 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.61*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.61 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.29*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.29 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,520*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1520 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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network
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - For Bell (Canada)*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 20 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.3 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.44*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.44 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
148* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Display Type
S-LCD*
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explicit_quantities
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Pixels X
540*
Scope and conditions
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Pixels Y
960*
Scope and conditions
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Display Size (inches)
4.3* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
61.8* %
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RAM (GB)
0.75* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
3*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,520* mAh
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Price in USD
291.9*
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Model
HTC Sensation 4G*
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Launch Expected Year
2011.0*
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Height (mm)
126.1* mm
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Width (mm)
65.4* mm
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Thickness (mm)
11.3* mm
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* Provisional data