HTC Sensation, Gadget Show Live
At long last for all smartphone fans, HTC have finally announced the HTC Sensation, their new handset. The phone will be first to go to market on the Vodafone network according to the Expansys Twitter feed. The device will be displayed at the Expansys stand at the Gadget Show Live this week.
The phone itself is similar in design to previous HTC releases no doubt taking inspiration from the extremely successful HTC Desire. According to TechRadar, specs of the phone include a dual Qualcomm 8260 1.2GHz, Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), complete with 1080p video recording, front facing VGA camera, 8MP camera (including touch autofocus and Dual LED flash). The phone also includes a HDMI output via the port for micro-USB.
Initially the new phone was codenamed the Pyramid, and despite altering its initial forecasted memory from 4GB to 1GB, the phone does feature an all new version of HTC Sense. In terms of size the phone weighs in at 148g, with a larger screen (4.3 inch) than previous HTC entries. The mobile looks likely to be released in May with contracts prices in line with those currently offered for the HTC Desire HD – around £35 a month for 24 months.