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Sensation or DHD????

Ok I just got the Sensation and already own a DHD I am torn as to which one to keep. I love the Sensation but noticed the battery gets very hot compared to the DHD . I have read the forum and there is no solution to the hot battery yet.. So now I am torn between keeping the Sensation or the DHD. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

The sensation is dual core. Every dual core device gets a little bit warmer then single core devices.
If your hands are to soft to deal with it, change it back. ;-)
Btw. under normal use my sensation doesn't get really hot?!
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Shizophren said:
The sensation is dual core. Every dual core device gets a little bit warmer then single core devices.
If your hands are to soft to deal with it, change it back. ;-)
Btw. under normal use my sensation doesn't get really hot?!
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I was playing a game on it when I noticed it. Did you get a different battery for yours? How do you like it so far?

In games that's a absolute normal behavior.
I ordered the chichitec 1900mah but it's not there yet.
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Yes games will make it much hotter than under normal use because of the fact that they use much more power. As for battery life it is worse than most single core phone because of the fact that you have more to power. The ability to flash custom roms to the device will enable much more optimized roms. This will "hopefully" make batteries drain slower. Also if you look in the accessories section you will see a lot of suggestions on different batteries.

Shizophren said:
In games that's a absolute normal behavior.
I ordered the chichitec 1900mah but it's not there yet.
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Ok let me know if it makes a difference in battery life and how hot it gets.
How are you liking it so far?

Just take a look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143841

Lokks said:
Ok let me know if it makes a difference in battery life and how hot it gets.
How are you liking it so far?
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Its less the battery getting hot and more the processor.

Lokks said:
Ok I just got the Sensation and already own a DHD I am torn as to which one to keep. I love the Sensation but noticed the battery gets very hot compared to the DHD . I have read the forum and there is no solution to the hot battery yet.. So now I am torn between keeping the Sensation or the DHD. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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I had a Desire HD since release date and it was a great phone (best i've ever had) but then i won a Sensation from HTC Australia, so i thought i might as well use the newer phone and sell the DHD (which i've gotta do soon).
After using my Sensation for about 2 weeks , i'd have to say it is definitely a better phone. It's faster, has a brighter (& higher res) screen, the batter has been lasting longer and feels better in my hands. Although the DHD is still an awesome phone with heaps of great feature.
If i was you i'd keep the Sensation and sell the DHD. Unless you need the extra money then sell the Sensation & keep your DHD

Shizophren said:
Just take a look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143841
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Thanks I will take a read through.

The Desire HD is still a capable and modern phone. If you have any issues with the Sensation then I would say return it. You can always get it again later on (or get any other, newer phone to come out in that time). You might even be able to score a better price if you purchase it later. So, again, if you have an issue with the Sensation now, then return it and buy it again later, especially when development matures a bit.
If you can't return your Sensation and have to sell it as used instead, then I say just keep the Sensation.

armoguy94 said:
The Desire HD is still a capable and modern phone. If you have any issues with the Sensation then I would say return it. You can always get it again later on (or get any other, newer phone to come out in that time). You might even be able to score a better price if you purchase it later. So, again, if you have an issue with the Sensation now, then return it and buy it again later, especially when development matures a bit.
If you can't return your Sensation and have to sell it as used instead, then I say just keep the Sensation.
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Thanks the sensation is actually brand new just got it unlocked and played a game on it to check the battery heating issue issue I was reading on it.

Get the Anker 1900 mAh battery for sensation from ebay for $10 and it doesn't get hot like the htc battery.

Ok I've just realize watch way to much sci fi..... Looking at the thread title all I could think of was Sensation or Dial Home Device lol (Stargate reference).
Time for a break

lol ha ha
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Thanks I will maker note off that if I do not sell it
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Due to the fact that the Sensation is rootet there is no question. Generally it is better than the DHD apart from the "heat".
So you have a newer faster phone

taxus13 said:
Due to the fact that the Sensation is rootet there is no question. Generally it is better than the DHD apart from the "heat".
So you have a newer faster phone
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good point
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Of course Sensation
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I want to keep the sensation....but got lot of offers for it so I might just sell it.
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Get a sensation or wait?

Here are some deciding factors for me:
Battery life (i want at least a day)
CM7/stock rom support - how is it? CM7 on my vibrant kills battery life and isn't smooth (the framerate is locked at 50 I think and scrolling logic is kinda weird)
Support from htc (official updates)
Sense (I have never used sense, I had a g1 and have a vibrant. How is it? Is it worth the cpu/ram usage)
Build quality - does the phone creak at all? Does it feel good in the hand?
I'm debating jumping on this phone or waiting it out with my vibrant. (I HATE touchwiz, and CM7's battery life hit makes it a no go) Any advice?

Just wait for sensation beats
Beyond the sound quality , there is some manufacturing problems in the current sensation, for example dust underneath screen
They may fix in this second generation of sensation
It feels good in the hand otherwise and sense interface is great

fifdfifd said:
Just wait for sensation beats
Beyond the sound quality , there is some manufacturing problems in the current sensation, for example dust underneath screen
They may fix in this second generation of sensation
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Agree with that advice

You can always get a spare battery.
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Or the htc amaze 4g prolly be out mid to end of October
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Jay21fire said:
Or the htc amaze 4g prolly be out mid to end of October
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And once that is released there will be a better phone coming out, so you might as well wait for that.
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Now that I currently own one. I would honestly say wait. I'm dissatisfied with it.
the Sense , gets slow when you get a lot of widgets on your screen. Sense freezes and restarts after accessing the market. etc.
I am happy with the phone quality, however reception could be better.
I have 2 ANKER batteries for it and sometimes one of them won't last me a whole day.
Also when i type in portrait mode, the keyboard keeps hiding itself if i type to fast.
Photos are good but not fantastic. My Galaxy S took better pictures and it didn't have and LED.
i see no difference between my old Galaxy S (Vibrant 3g) and 1.2ghz dual core in the Sensation. You can see it in the quadrant scores but not on a day to day usage.
my 2 cents

If you are on Tmobile, HTC amaze and sgs2 are coming on Oct 12th. So better to wait and check them out instead of buying sensation now.
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djm3ph said:
Now that I currently own one. I would honestly say wait. I'm dissatisfied with it.
the Sense , gets slow when you get a lot of widgets on your screen. Sense freezes and restarts after accessing the market. etc.
I am happy with the phone quality, however reception could be better.
I have 2 ANKER batteries for it and sometimes one of them won't last me a whole day.
Also when i type in portrait mode, the keyboard keeps hiding itself if i type to fast.
Photos are good but not fantastic. My Galaxy S took better pictures and it didn't have and LED.
i see no difference between my old Galaxy S (Vibrant 3g) and 1.2ghz dual core in the Sensation. You can see it in the quadrant scores but not on a day to day usage.
my 2 cents
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I second this
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[Q] LG G2x Vs Sensation - Should I switch my G2x to the Sensation?

Will this be considered an upgrade?
Only you guys know how is the dev section with the sensation (i love roms, so want a phone that gives me flexibility on that)
Thanks

If you want good dev support, I say get a nexus s. (Or stay with the g2x, idk what the scene is like on that particular device) I got one for that very reason and I haven't looked back since. What it really comes down to is whether you like sense or not. If you have even the slightest disdain for it, I say don't get the sensation. Most of the best roms are sense based and IMO the aosp rooms are pretty lacking as of right now. If sense is your thing, go for it. Though, I will warn you, the screen on the sensation is of considerably lower quality than the g2x. Don't let the resolution fool you, the pixel densities of the two screens are pretty similar. And the sensation has a low quality tn panel while the g2x has a decent ips panel.
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Thanks for your kind reply!!! I will def stick to my G2x !!!

I had the G2X until the Sensation came out and I'm glad I mad the switch.
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If aesthetics means anything to you id get me a sensation for sure. It feels much nicer than g2x and think it handles and Looks nicer and anytime I can get extra ram I. Go. For. it. But... G2x isn't bad if it's gonna cost ya more than $50 difference I wouldn't worry about it...
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Yes you should one of the best choices I've made... Reguarding phones.
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I actually miss my G2x, it wasn't a bad phone just bad software I would not consider changing to the sensation, get a better phone like nexus or wait 1 month to get a really awsome phone that we dunno the name of yeat I mean that we are inbetween generation switches right now so don't wait 2 month but 1 is alright.
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Is the HTC Sensation better for the money than the XE

Hey Guys
Thinking of coming from my old Galaxy S to a HTC Sensation. But there seems no forums for this device ! Can I use the ROMS here on the XE or not? I know it may be biased but there pretty much the same and I prefer the look of the XE plus those Earphones and sound! Is it worth the money to go for the XE model? and where can I find a forum to flash and root ect
Thanks
Kind Regards
Milpan

milpan said:
Hey Guys
Thinking of coming from my old Galaxy S to a HTC Sensation. But there seems no forums for this device ! Can I use the ROMS here on the XE or not? I know it may be biased but there pretty much the same and I prefer the look of the XE plus those Earphones and sound! Is it worth the money to go for the XE model? and where can I find a forum to flash and root ect
Thanks
Kind Regards
Milpan
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Hi,
The two phones are essentially the same in the hardware department.
You can get all the information in this forum.
You can flash the same ROMS . S-off and root is done the same way HERE.
Whether or not you should spend the extra on the XE,only you can decide to fall for HTC's outrageous marketing scam.

You get a larger battery and a excellent pair of headphones. Keep that in mind
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malybru said:
Hi,
The two phones are essentially the same in the hardware department.
You can get all the information in this forum.
You can flash the same ROMS . S-off and root is done the same way HERE.
Whether or not you should spend the extra on the XE,only you can decide to fall for HTC's outrageous marketing scam.
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Thanks Im your 800th Thanker
Thanks for your fast response, maybe after christmas price will lower and ill get one thanks
Matt

milpan said:
Thanks Im your 800th Thanker
Thanks for your fast response, maybe after christmas price will lower and ill get one thanks
Matt
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Hi,
LOL,
I'm your 8th.

I like sensation better
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malybru said:
Hi,
LOL,
I'm your 8th.
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811th now
Hope to join the community soon and get a HTC Sensation
the XE is overpriced and by the looks of things the normal
sensation can be overclocked and preform the same if better!

I got the xe and tbh no different now the the guru's can produce great Roms you.end up replacing the stock XE Rom anyway, and most people have the sensation on here.
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If you use your own headphones or have a separate music player and you are willing to buy the larger capacity battery (or anker) then yes go with the original sensation.
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I like the sleek black look of the original Sensation more, but like the XE's official beats implementation + headphones.
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IMHO the difference between the Sensation and Sensation XE is just the urBeats earbuds, ROM, battery and the battery cover - all swappable!
Where I am, the XE is now coming right down in price, to the level where it might be cheaper to buy the XE and sell off the urBeats earbuds, if money's really tight.
Otherwise, the regular Sensation is probably easier and cheaper to buy upfront and you can get the white Sensation XE with Beats battery cover if you like it, plus higher capacity battery etc when required.
These forums are great since we can get feedback on batteries, vendors etc and usually find the good upgrades.
I have the Sensation, white XE with Beats battery cover and am hoping to get it onto a reliable beta ICS ROM (once usable, HW accelerated and not crashy).
Let us know what you get!

I have a Sensation z710e - perfect condition/original box, flashed with ARHD rom to become an XE. Must admit the integrated music player is a bonus of the XE rom.
PM a price if your keen.

devzie said:
I have a Sensation z710e - perfect condition/original box, flashed with ARHD rom to become an XE. Must admit the integrated music player is a bonus of the XE rom.
PM a price if your keen.
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Sorry Im just looking first! Getting some x-mas money ;D and thinking of upgrading from a Samsung Galaxy S. I love the specs of the samsungs but a banana has better build quality than it xD

olyloh6696 said:
You get a larger battery and a excellent pair of headphones. Keep that in mind
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Agreed, the phones sound quality is pretty hot, and who can turn down a higher capacity battery with the voltage it's going to crank out...
XEbeats to be customised

[Q]Is the GSII faster?[Q]

If I'm correct in saying, HTC Sensation XE, the most powerful smartphone in the United Kingdom? However I keep having a blip when watching things on the internet and read certain reviews. I'm almost every single benchmarking test, the GSII gives the Sensation a run for its money.
Now I own a Sensation XE, and I'm a proud owner. However when using my friends GSII I must admit that the fluidity of the system seems much better than on the Sensation. I get the feeling that maybe HTC Sense 3.0 was built to a level that actually surpasses the ability of the Sensation's hardware. If you very very slowly switch from a home screen on a stock Sense Rom you will notice that the animation isn't actually that smooth.
Now it's all good saying 'go and install a custom ROM if you have performance complaints' and all that, but that isn't the point. I don't have a performance issue at all, I just want to know why a device with supposedly equal and less power than my phone, actually bets it in most places. If the GSII can do it on a stock ROM, why can't my Sensation do it?
I've been told that despite the GSII having 1GB of RAM and the Sensation only having 768MB that this should not make a difference.
In quadrant tests, the GSII gets around 6000-7000, the Sensation gets 2500 where as the Sensation XE gets anywhere from 2500-3000. There must be a reason for these numbers?
SENSATION IS BETTER THAN GSII THOUGH!
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the SGS2 is faster, thats the end of it, HTC SENSE kills the phone. By the way quadrant scores mean nothing, antutu and cf are the ones you should be using.
I've also HEARD the the sgs2's teltra processors are just better and that it is always using both processors wheras the Sensation (xe) doesnt always.
It's all HTC SENSE'S fault, if you look at touchwiz, youd easily be able to see why it runs so much quicker.

Benchmarks is lying. The sensation have twice as many pixels, a.k.a they require more power it run.
Sent from my beastly Sensation running PyroMod MIUI---recommended rom from me.

InfinityFTW said:
Benchmarks is lying. The sensation have twice as many pixels, a.k.a they require more power it run.
Sent from my beastly Sensation running PyroMod MIUI---recommended rom from me.
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The Sensation has 35% more Pixels actually.
The GPU in the SG2 is probably better, its not limited by single channel LPDDR2 like ours. But CPU wise they are very similar considering the architectural differences between the scorpion core and the custom A9 in the Exynos. I still like to think ours is the best

Thanks for all the replies. I love my Sensation anyway, and our aluminium uni-body design wee's all over their plastic grub
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Rationalization galore here.

As others users, il think that sensation is also perfectly than sgs2. Each other have advantages and unadvantage.
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Both handsets are really fast, it all boils down to personal choice really.. I played around with an SGS2 for a week and I just hate the way touchwiz or Stock Android roms display the information to me i.e dialer, widgets etc...
HTC sense on the other hand has a lot of eye candy and like I said (its personal choice) it just looks really sexy!!
No Sense = nonsense
If you like the Stock Android feel then SGS2 is the way to go .
If you like sense and want to have a stock Android rom on the sensation from time to time then Sensation it is...
Oh and the sensation running at 1.5ghz is da bomb!

I agree with this!
Thanks for the replies.
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TouchWiz looks Cheap and ugly compared to sense.

If you upgrade, you will lack build quallity. Size is too big. Bad camera. Lower resolution. In trade for speed
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TouchWiz is cheap and ugly? Just like the SGSII, I think the Sensation XE looks beautiful when it's in crisp light with IRS red lights at the bottom off, the curved glass causes a beautiful reflection around the edge of the device and it really is extremely beautiful!
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I tested both devices.
The thing that eventually decided which phone I went with was just how it felt in my hand.
The second I touched the SGSII it felt cheap and plasticy. That I had to be really careful not to break it. And it was not very durable at all.
Just felt like really really cheap material and also looked that way.
The sensation on the other hand feels a lot better - a lot more solid. It has some weight to it. The quality of the materials used just seems a lot nicer.

lol.nah.camera is about the same.resolution is higher,but pix look the same.
its like this.sensation and amaze are in the drawer,while im typing on my t989.
adw ex,themed,no more touchwiz,and bam.
love the sensation though.
but gs2 kills it.
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@sunlaw2
I was thinking about getting the sgs2. I had the at&t version and it was awesome but hated at&t so I switched to tmobile. Picked up the sensation cause it was cheap. Does the tmobile sgs2 have any seriously annoying problems that you've experienced?
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Whats faster ASOP GSII or ASOP Sensation? this way its fair to judge

At the moment, it would be SGSII I'm guessing, but that isn't a fair way to judge. TouchWiz ROM's are very close to AOSP anyway, Sense is completely modified. Most AOSP ROM's will still have bits of Sense left in because they simply cannot be removed.
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Im a proud owner HTC Sensation and have always bought HTC devices. But for a fact my next phone would be Galaxy S III.
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g1user101 said:
If you upgrade.
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I wouldn't even call it an upgrade to be fair, it's more of a sidestep.