| Hardware and OS | HTC Sensation | |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich); Sense UI 3 | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 | |
| GPU | Adreno 220 | |
| Internal memory | 1 GB, 768 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included | |
| Display | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| Type | S-LCD | |
| Size | 4.3" inc | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 px | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 61.8% | |
| Display area | 51.0 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 256 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | |
| Edge | Up to 560 kbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 114 kbps | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | |
| Camera | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 8 MP, AF | |
| Features | Dual-LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie camera | 0.3 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| Colors | Black, Ice White | |
| Dimensions | 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm | |
| Weight | 148 g | |
| Battery | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1520 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 350 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 8 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)
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| Other | HTC Sensation | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 0.61 W/kg (head), 1.29 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2011, April | |