HTC today announced a special edition of the HTC Sensation, the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio. It is the first device to come out of the parntership between HTC and Beats Audio. When used with Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones, the handset switches to a customized Beats by Dr. Dre sound profile, “delivering audio tracks tuned specifically for the headphones.”
“Audio is a crucial part of any consumer’s mobile experience and we are continually pushing the audio boundaries to encompass not only improved voice but music, movies and games,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. “The HTC Sensation XE offers a truly incredible experience that demonstrates our commitment to place consumers at the center of their mobile worlds.”
HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio specifications:
- Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core
- Operating system: Google Android with HTC Sense
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band HSPA/WCDMA
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
- Display: 4.3-inch qHD (540 X 960)
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen
- Memory: 768MB RAM
- Storage: 4GB internal / microSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP with dual LED flash and 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: VGA fixed focus
- Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, microUSB
- Battery: 1730mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 millimeters / 151 grams
- Other: Beats Audio, bundled Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones with remote control
HTC will launch the HTC Sensation XE in Europe and the Asia Pacific region later this month. There is no word yet on a North American launch. Pricing was not revealed.