HTC Sensation
The HTC Sensation is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
RAM768MB
Storage1GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 148g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,520 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, April. Released 2011, May
Also Known As
Previously rumored as HTC Pyramid
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
256 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
S-LCD
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,520 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
148g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm (4.96 x 2.57 x 0.44 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Sensation does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Sensation supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Sensation SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Sensation has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Sensation ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.
The HTC Sensation uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The HTC Sensation supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The HTC Sensation has 3.0, A2DP.
