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Manufacturer: HTC Part number: SENSATION4GTMB
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- Bottom Line:
- Its excellent design and user experience, coupled with its solid performance, make the HTC Sensation 4G one of the best Android phones yet and a top pick for T-Mobile customers.
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CNET editors' review
HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) price range: $1.87
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 06/08/2011
- Released on: 06/15/2011
The good: The HTC Sensation 4G boasts a sleek, high-quality design with a gorgeous 4.3-inch qHD display. The Android smartphone also features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 8-megapixel camera, and the HTC Sense user interface brings some thoughtful and useful new features.
The bad: The smartphone doesn't offer much internal memory, and the phone's speakers are pretty weak.
The bottom line: Its excellent design and user experience, coupled with its solid performance, make the HTC Sensation 4G one of the best Android phones yet and a top pick for T-Mobile customers.
User reviews
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The Best phone ever, This phone really is 4g! Great $$$
by Draw_Htc23 on August 5, 2011
Pros: Lots of apps
Great Wi-Fi hotspot performance
Love the built in "convience app" The mirror.
I love the duel cammeras great Pics either way, it has never been easier to flip the camera to take one of those "smile" pics. Great texting features!Cons: Low call volume
Needs a better stock music player
The battery doesnt last long, i had to buy a high capacity battery from ebay.Summary: Love everything about this phone!
Summary: Love everything about this phone!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great smartphone, does most things very well
by mcguffey18 on June 23, 2011
Pros: Great features, really quick, fast processor, good screen, great for messaging, many social networking and multimedia options, respectable battery life
Cons: Occasional (rare) glitches, easy to kill battery life with services constantly running
Summary: Amazing phone, highly recommended
Summary: Amazing phone, highly recommended
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Too Fast? Too Smooth? Too sleek? Too versatile? Nah!
by whoischamb0351se on June 15, 2011
Pros: Love it. I almost went for the Mytouch 4G after reading its reviews thinking I didn't have a need for the dual core processor where I wasn't planning on gaming a lot but then decided to wait for this phone and boy am I glad. It makes browsing and everythi
Cons: Pre-installed apps that are un-removable but I'm not personally aware of any droid phones that come without them short of unlocked phones.
Summary: An amazing i-phone killer. If you're thinking of getting a new android, i-phone, or windows 7 phone stop thinking... get this!
Summary: An amazing i-phone killer. If you're thinking of getting a new android, i-phone, or windows 7 phone stop thinking... get this!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastically solid *MAGICAL* phone
by Galen20K on June 14, 2011
Pros: qHD Gorilla Glass Super LCD screen, Absolutely BEST build quality, 1.2ghtz dual Core processor, Uni-body Solid as a Rock
Cons: hard to press power/lock button, speaker could be more powerful, sometimes hard to get off battery cover.
Summary: I absolutely love my Sensation 4G. its build is phenomenal and reminds
me a lot of my Nexus One materials which is a very good thing. The
battery life is ...Summary: I absolutely love my Sensation 4G. its build is phenomenal and reminds
me a lot of my Nexus One materials which is a very good thing. The
battery life is really great and also barely uses any battery life when
not using it also so its very efficient. The screen is crisp, clear, and
bright also is not Pentile. I am also so impressed by the camera, best
ever on any cell I've had definitely lives up to its 8megapixel
namesake. The only thing I don't like about it is the power lock button
is a little tough to press at times and the speaker could be more
powerful otherwise it's a Fantastic experience and the new unlock screen
is simply Brilliant even tho I didn't think a big deal about it before I
actually used it but boy is it handy you'll use it a lot.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just a lot of hype!
by phonephixer on July 16, 2011
Pros: Large 4.3 inch screen, picture quality, and resolution and design,
Cons: Is this really a 1.2 ghz dual core processor? The snapdragon is not so snappy. Font can be to small at times. WiFi and Bluetooth will cut off when viewing web pages in landscape.
Summary: For a phone to be so hyped before it's launch this is a real failure for HTC. I loved HTC phones but I will be moving on to a ...
Summary: For a phone to be so hyped before it's launch this is a real failure for HTC. I loved HTC phones but I will be moving on to a Galaxy S 2 or waiting for T-Mobile to reveal it's version of it.
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This phone is a nightmare!
by sandiaugust on October 27, 2011
Pros: It looks beautiful--the color is wonderful as is the camera.
Cons: The battery life is awful. Don't plan for any standby time--every night you have to plug this device in. The answer to getting an improved time is cut off half the apps an do manual synchs. If you synch the calendar with outlook and google, you get dupl
Summary: Read the t-mobile support page for more interesting insights.
Summary: Read the t-mobile support page for more interesting insights.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wifi performance absolutely kills this phone
by gourmetguy on August 4, 2011
Pros: It is amazing in nearly every other respect
Cons: Hold the phone in your hands or place on a surface, and you lose wifi signal
Summary: Going from an OG Droid, I was about to break a contract for this phone. Within 36 hours of ownership I could tell it would drive me crazy long-term so ...
Summary: Going from an OG Droid, I was about to break a contract for this phone. Within 36 hours of ownership I could tell it would drive me crazy long-term so it's going back to Wirefly. It is a spectacular Android device, and I won't repeat what has been said.
But I need a phone to carry a wifi signal throughout my home and in my backyard, as I can control my music with it. I have built a wireless network infrastructure to cover every inch of my property. I have a Linksys WRT54GL in my office next to the kitchen, and when I put the phone on the counter to make a cup of coffee, I lose signal. Maddening. Dining room, no signal. If you need a solid wifi device, this isn't it. Google HTC death grip and you'll see I'm not alone. Damn shame.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I think I'll go back to the iPhone, it just works!!!!!!
by Jim94131 on July 7, 2011
Pros: speaking your texts and emails, the screen when not in the sun
Cons: Stalls, lock ups, lags, poor wireless and bluetooth signals
Summary: This phone really has some deal breaking issues. There are definately issues with the wifi and with the bluetooth.
Phone #1:
random reboots, Super short battery life, would not stay ...Summary: This phone really has some deal breaking issues. There are definately issues with the wifi and with the bluetooth.
Phone #1:
random reboots, Super short battery life, would not stay connected to wifi reliably, poor batter life and it died in less than 24 hours and could not be turned on again. The battery meter just kept dropping even though it was plugged in and the charger and cable were good.
Phone #2:
WIFI: While NOT holding the Sensation in my hnad?.The signal is always about 10dBm below my laptop and iPhone when in the same location. Installing a wifi finder reveals that access points are present one moment and gone the next unless they have the strongest signal. The iPhone and the PC see 10+ access points and the Sensation can only see two of the three in my house. If you install a signal analyzer it reveals that the Sensation shows the signal varying wildly while the PC and iPhone show a steady signal.
BLUETOOTH: While playing audio the signal fades and the music skips unless the Sensation is within 2 feet of my Motorol S9 headset. if I put it in a sweathshirt pocket I get skips. If I put the sensation on my pants pocket the audio cuts out 50% of the time.
Other issues: short battery life, stalls, browser hangs, phone search results put web results at the top of the list and contacts and music at the bottom of the list off of the screen making the user think that it is not searching contacts (what happened to ranking the results and displaying the highest ranked and closest matched?), song somtimes changes when unlocking phone, VM notification still displayed when there are no messages, hard to sync music automatically and most third party sync software doesn't sync play counts or ratings, bluethooth integration with built in music player is poor, you have to tell the music player to use bluetooth each time... even if the bluetooth headset isn't already connected. Compared to the iPhone, the navigation is inconsistent. Sometimes you navigate back with the back button, sometimes it's in the software.
I think I'll go back to the iPhone, it is not as flexible as the Android OS, but it executes it's core functions flawlessy. The Android OS, or maybe the Sense overlay doesn't seem ready for prime time.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone, except for the actual phone part
by millerssggt258253 on June 26, 2011
Pros: The specs on this phone make it by far the best phone. The internet is blazing fast.
Cons: Remember that this is a "Cell Phone" The main use being a phone. That being said the speakers are so weak. The regular speaker is very weak and the speaker phone is a joke.
Summary: Perfect phone except for the speakers. But since this is the main purpose of a phone I think it is worthless and I am taking mine back.
Summary: Perfect phone except for the speakers. But since this is the main purpose of a phone I think it is worthless and I am taking mine back.
3 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fast, but wifi hardly ever works
by Mara__ on January 2, 2013
Pros: Fast, 4g, great for gaming, videos, web surfing
Cons: Wifi hardly works, resets self sometimes,
Summary: I've had this phone for about a year and a half, things started out great, but after about 6 months my wifi gave out (I fully rely on wifi ...
Summary: I've had this phone for about a year and a half, things started out great, but after about 6 months my wifi gave out (I fully rely on wifi at home for my phone to work because my home is a dead zone). Then, as I'd try to take pics occasionally, my phone would reset. I'm not even sure I want an HTC after this one. I had another HTC before this and after about 6 months it started going haywire as well.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: SENSATION4GTMB
- Description: The HTC Sensation is a multimedia superphone. Want to be entertained like never before? On-demand movies look great with a stunning qHD display, and they sound crystal clear with Hi-Fi audio technology. The HTC Sensation also includes an immersive HTC Sense experience making this phone easy-to-use and a top entertainer. The premium design, complete with contoured glass edging, feels great in your hand. Remember that time you pressed the shutter button and had to wait while your camera phone finished taking the picture? With the instant capture camera, the moment you press the button is the same moment the photo is captured. Never let a great shot slip away. Surf the web in style with multi-window browsing, a quick lookup tool for jumping to Wikipedia or YouTube and the latest Flash support for smooth video playback. HTC has transformed the lockscreen into a window to the good stuff on your phone - you can check up on your portfolio, view your friend's status, and more. Have you ever held a thunderstorm in your hand? When checking the weather - feel the sun's rays or wipe away the droplets of water.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone (Android OS)
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
FM radio,
Voice recorder - Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 5 in
- Weight 5.2 oz
- Body Material Aluminum
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Not specified
- Operating System Google Android
- User Interface HTC Sense
- Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Flickr,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Adobe Flash support
- Mobile Services YouTube,
HTC Watch Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 3.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP),
Object Push Profile (OPP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
File Transfer Profile (FTP),
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP),
Human Interface Device Profile (HID),
Generic Access Profile (GAP),
Message Access Profile (MAP),
Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP),
Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Digital compass - Additional Features Video editor,
DLNA Certified,
Widgets support Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
XviD,
WMV,
3GP,
AVI Processor
- Type QUALCOMM Snapdragon
- Clock Speed 1.2 GHz
Memory
- RAM 768 MB
- User Memory 1 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- Digital Video Formats 3gp
- Features Video recording
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
Display
- Type Color
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Display Resolution 960 x 540 pixels
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Micro-USB Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1520 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( GSM ) - up to 495 min,
Talk ( WCDMA ) - up to 400 min,
Standby ( GSM ) - up to 350 hour(s),
Standby ( WCDMA ) - up to 400 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Accessories
- HTC Sensation 4G Skin Case (white)
- HTC Sensation 4G Skin Case (hot pink)
- HTC Sensation 4G Skin Case (apple green butterfly)
- HTC Sensation 4G Skin Case (rainbow zebra)
- HTC Sensation 4G Skin Case (metallic orange)
- HTC Sensation 4G Skin Case (black silver flower vine)
- HTC Sensation Black Leather Case with Optional Belt Clip
- Empire Car Charger for HTC Sensation
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HTC
- Address:
13920 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005 - Phone: (425) 861-9174
- Email: info@htcamerica.net
- Fax: (425) 861-1715
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