HTC Sensation - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2012, 03:54:32 pm
content: Yes, i just got hold of this phone, with the latest Android 4.0 installed.This came out about the time the Galaxy-S2 came out but this phone stays cooler and has a aluminium body which although is heavier by a little bit, it's heat dissipation is excellent and it's nicer to look at also harder to scratchSorry don't have my own pictures right now but the key features are :8-megapixel camera with a f/2.2 lens ( That's fast if you ask me )Qualcomm MSM8260 1.2GHz Dual-core ARM SoCGorilla Glass from Corning ... I did actually attempt to scratch the screen and nothing much happened.Key features of the 4.0 ICS Update that were not documented :This phone is lightning fast now that it has ICS, plus the UI has changed a hell lot, the face unlock feature works better then expected.It would be pointless to carry on and judge this phone against my previously owned optimus black ...But yeah, this phone is too fast for everyday usage and indeed so CPU usage is always under 30%It's a great tool for making calls, surfing net, viewing datasheets and doing calculations using the TI-86 Emulator but heck i feel i am under-utilizing the phone, but all that power is for playing games and i hate playing games on mobile neither do i play games alot on my computerThere's the HTC One X that launched 2 months ago here in my town, that phone is great and doesn't cost a bombThe HTC One X costs 898SGD w/ 32GB internal flash with a much better camera (1.5GHz QC Tegra 3)The Samsung GALAXY S III costs 998SGD w/16GB internal flash (1.4GHz Exynos QC which is based on the same ARM core) with a historically shown terrible quality camera even with 8 megapixels, obvious i know 8 megapixels don't equate to better quality to 5 megapixels there are many other parameters which i know only when i use my ... D3100Camera phones are okay for taking pictures but only rough pictures but the Sensation shows promise BUT i do have picture of the One X at the launch event taken with a Optimus Black and i did a UT61E-2011 batch with my new phone.(I simply swapped phones with my family)Any questions ? (Oh by the way, this phone is no longer available only the XE version with the crap nasty beats addon)But for 60$ more then this phone cost the HTC One X is a great bargain because this phone was launched at 838SGD but had no internal flash ... the Galaxy SII launched with 939SGD with 16GB internal flash and that is a big price to pay considering i just simply buy a 30$SGD 16GB SD flash module.(Well to be fair, HTC gave as a free gift a 16GB SD card when my mom bought it)Any questions ?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2012, 04:03:40 pm
content: Looks like a nice phone.Personally I like my Galaxy S II. The camera is actually not bad, the case isn't easily scratched (and I have it wrapped in a proper case anyway, it's a tool, not a showpiece), and the phone is lovely to use and rarely gets warm.The screen does have some light scratches on it, though, but you have to actively look for them on a black screen.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2012, 04:28:54 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on May 23, 2012, 04:03:40 pmWell, it the S II gets hot here because ambient is like 36C nowadaysI can't put a case because i wouldn't be able to fit them in me jeans but one thing is though, i don't see any scratches no matter what.As a good bonus of the aluminium case it's tough to damage this phone ...Low light photo taking is not brilliant and shows moire but all camera phones do anyway ...

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2012, 04:39:53 pm
content: Here's a couple photos from my SGSII for comparison.It's almost as good as my point and shoot (which has a real x4 lens which is superb for macro, as far as point and shitties go), and a lot more convenient.

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2012, 05:39:39 pm
content: I know, i know my standard lighting here is pretty bad and those shots were with flash forced off