HTC Sensation XE
HTC Sensation XE

The HTC Sensation XE was announced in 2011, September. Released 2011, October With 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~61.8% screen-to-body ratio) S-LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 and running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2011, September. Released 2011, October
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
  • Weight: 151 g (5.33 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: S-LCD
  • Size: 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~61.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
  • CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
  • GPU: Adreno 220

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 4GB (1GB user available), 768MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, AF
  • Features: Dual-LED flash
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

  • Single: VGA
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes
  • Note: Beats headset

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Note: MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player, XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player, Organizer, Document viewer/editor, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1730 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 310 h (2G) / Up to 540 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 9 h 16 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 20 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White
  • SAR EU: 0.36 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 140 EUR

Tests

  • Display: , Contrast ratio: 752:1 (nominal)
  • Camera: , Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 65dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 76dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -91.7dB / Crosstalk -90.7dB