A Review Of The Superb Multimedia Features Of The HTC Sensation XE

If you are looking for an Android smartphone which would suit frequent multimedia use, the HTC Sensation XE may be the ideal choice. This is thanks to both some impressive hardware which is included as standard with the device, along with plenty of apps which can enhance the multimedia functionality of the device, as well as downloadable content.

The HTC Sensation XE was the first smartphone to incorporate Beats Audio (along with the Sensation XL). This is the same technology found in the popular Beats range of headsets, which is marketed on the premise that it plays music as the artist intended. This puts the HTC Sensation way ahead of most other competing handsets in terms of sound quality, matched only by some other HTC devices. This is because HTC recently bought a controlling stake in the company for a reported $300 million. As an added bonus, the handset itself comes with a Beats headset included, allowing you to enjoy high quality music on the go. Along with the standard HTC Sense music player widget, which allows you to perform basic controls even when the handset is locked, there are alternatives available for download from HTC Hub. Google Play, which was previously known as Android Market also offers plenty of music apps for download.

Aside from its impressive music features, the HTC Sensation XE is well equipped for visual media thanks to a qHD screen. The display measures up at 4.3 inches, so it is certainly sizable enough to enjoy videos, games, and photo slideshows etc. The resolution of the screen is 540x 690, which is only some 100 pixels lower than the highly publicised retina display of the iPhone 4S. Whether you are watching a movie, playing a game or browsing photos captured on the handset’s 8 megapixel camera, you can be assured of smooth graphics, and high levels of display quality thanks largely to the powerful 1.5 GHz dual-core processor in conjunction with the S-LCD screen. Because the screen utilised an S-LCD panel rather than an AMOLED or TFT one, superb levels of brightness and fine detail are provided when viewing visual media.

As you can see, the HTC Sensation XE is well equipped for multimedia use. Although there are some new releases which offer higher specifications, like the HTC One X, it still makes a great choice, as you do not have to pay the premium price tag that new flagship smartphones demand.

Of course there is much more to the HTC Sensation XE than just its multimedia functionality, but if this is something you use your phone for regularly, I would certainly recommend it.