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HTC Sensation Hardware Specifications

HTC Sensation Hardware and software Specifications

HTC Sensation smartphone

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Here are the hardware specifications of he HTC Sensation android handset. As previously expected this device is essentially and 3D-less version of the HTC EVO 3D. The Sensation will start shipping in mid-May on Vodafone’s network across Europe: 12 May online and 17 May in retail shops (the carrier has a one month exclusive). The rest of the European carriers will get it in June. Specs after the break:

– Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual-Core 1.2Ghz Cortex A8 / Scorpion CPU with Adreno 220 GPU
– 768MB Internal memory/1GB RAM
– 4.3 inch qHD (960×540) Super LCD screen
– microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card)
– 8 megapixel cameras capable of shooting 1080P @ 30fps content
– 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
– 11.3mm thick and 5.22 ounces
– 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
– Android Market™ for access to more than 150,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
– Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube™
– HTC Watch on demand video service
– Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
– 4GB Internal memory/1GB RAM
– HDMI via USB and DLNA
– Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n
– Stereo Bluetooth®
– SRS virtual surround sound for wired headphone
– Integrated GPS
– Gyro sensor
– G-Sensor
– Digital compass
– Proximity sensor
– Ambient light sensor
– 1520 mAh Lithium-ion battery
– Talk time:
WCDMA: Up to 400 minutes
GSM: Up to 495 minutes
– Standby time:4
WCDMA: Up to 400 hours
GSM: Up to 350 hours
– Bluetooth® 3.0
– A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
– FTP and OPP (object push) for file transfer
– PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
– Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, SPP, SDAP

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