Tech review of HTC Sensation XE

HTC Sensation XE: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2011, September; 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); Display: S-LCD; Size: 4.3 inches; Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread); Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3; CPU: Dual-core Scorpion 1.5 GHz; GPU: Adreno 220; RAM: 768 MB; Storage: 4 GB; Memory card: MicroSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 8 MP; Rear video: 1080p, 30fps; Front camera: 0.3 MP.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery model: BA S780; Battery capacity: Li-Ion 1730 mAh; Charging port: Micro USB 2.0; Headphone jack: Mini jack 3.5 mm; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth .0; Networks: GSM/ 3G; SIM: Single SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.