HTC presents a new Android-top model. The "Sensation" has a dual core CPU at 1.2 GHz and records Full HD videos. HTC's first time is the new video service "HTC Watch" on board. COMPUTER BILD has looked closely at the sensation.
Speed and display
Thus on the 4.3 inch display everything goes smoothly, tinkers in a 1.2 GHz HTC Sensation fast dual-core processor from Qualcomm (MSM 8260). In speed tests, the sensation is not just his name. The benchmarks showed average values, however, are to be treated with caution: The software is not yet final, and most measurement programs such as Quadrant are not designed for multi-core processors. This is true for almost all the apps so far. Much more important: in practice there is nothing to complain about! The sensation respond almost instantaneously to inputs. Everything is going very smoothly, despite elaborate animations. This is how the use of fun. The SLCD screen in 16:9 format 960x540 pixels brings (QHD) for blasting. This is more than most smartphones (800x480 or 854x480 pixels). Individual pixels are hardly discernible. Finer releases on Apple's iPhone 4 in retinal display: 960x640 pixels, 3.5 inches.
Rich features
On board are wireless-n, Bluetooth, GPS. The hotspot function in actual Android devices nothing special. In addition to 768 megabytes of memory, the smartphone has four gigabytes of storage space on board. Via microSD card, expand the capacity - eight gigabytes are included. HDMI (by adapter), DLNA, Full-HD video recording, eight-megapixel camera and front camera to emphasize the claim as a premium smartphone.
What is missing?
Not much. HTC waived Nahfunktechnik NFC. Comfortable paying via mobile phone is still the future, although the Samsung Nexus S already supports this feature. Hard disks can be - unlike the Nokia N8 - do not connect. It would be desirable for a longer battery life - as with all smartphones. After intensive use, the sensation requires the evening after the microUSB charger.
Fleet photos, high definition video
The eight-megapixel digital camera is also very responsive and makes crisp, high contrast images. The shutter lag is low. The camera records video in Full HD resolution (1080p) on. Handheld shots tremble because of the lack of image stabilization. If the camera is stable, providing the sensation detailed and colorful video. Clips trim loss with the trim function to the desired length. Via HDMI Adapter playing videos or photos from your phone on a flat screen TV. To do this, but need an adapter (30 to 35 $), which binds to the microUSB connector. Elegant is the wireless transmission via DLNA. On the front page is ready, a VGA webcam for video chats.
Aluminum Case "Unibody"
The housing is milled from a block of aluminum, according to HTC. The "unibody" was first introduced on the HTC Legend - there he was massive. In view of the large screen, the sensation is 148 grams and a thickness of only 11.3 millimeters slim right off. It does not reach the simple elegance of an iPhone is 4, but with rounded edges well in hand. The back is stable, has a value than the plastic cover on the Samsung Galaxy S.
Fresh surface and active lock screen
As an extension to HTC's Android operating system interface "Sense 3.0 pre-installed. The smartphone is replaced by spatially acting widgets, which enjoy particularly when browsing through the Home screen to the eye. The calendar contains added features such as sending out invitations and the integration of Facebook events. Once you enable the display of the HTC sensation, the active lock screen offers before the unlock access to important applications such as camera or contacts.
Video service "HTC Watch" on board
The sensation is the first Android Smartphone, the HTC with the the online service. About an app you access (surcharge) on current movies and TV series. Thanks to progressive download movies are now available, further material recharges your phone while playing. In addition to the rental version videos are available for purchase, you may copy up to five HTC devices. On Smartphone films can be started on the Tablet PC HTC Flyer'll see. Playback on TV in Germany is only via HDMI and not through the DLNA interface. HTC Watch is from June of 2011, but prices are not yet finalized.
Conclusion: HTC Sensation
The HTC sensation is most comparable with the more angular, heavier Desire HD. With the QHD screen, Full HD Viedeoaufnahme, HDMI, and the front camera but provides more sensation. To date, there are fewer units with such lush Equipment. The idea to equip the lock screen with key indicators and quick access to applications, reducing the operating steps. In addition to the Sony Ericsson Arc satisfy the sensation is one of the few androids that higher demands on the photo quality. Using the HTC Watch an interesting video service under the wings. Whether the device is a sensation, is another question - what it takes to hit it always has.
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