HTC Sensation XE $0 on Vodafone’s 29 cap plan. Save $240.

Until 31^st of Jan 2012 you can get the HTC Sensation XE for $0 upfront on Vodafone’s $29 Cap plan. This mobile was $10 a month on the 29 cap plan but is now $0 until 31/01/2012. This is a 24 month plan with a total minimum cost over 24 months is $ 696.

HTC Sensation XE Features

• The HTC Sensation EX comes with a FREE set of urBeats headphones worth $149.
• Syncs with iTunes (PC only)
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 3.0

$29 per month gives you $180 each month to spend on calls and text plus:

• UNLIMITED Vodafone to Vodafone & 3 standard national voice calls within Australia.
• 200MB of mobile internet data.
• FREE access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, foursquare & LinkedIn within Australia.

Your monthly bill can still exceed the plan amount if you go over your call allowance.

Your monthly bill can still exceed the plan amount if you go over your call allowance and Vodafone recommends a $4 extra a month mobile internet package that will provide 700MB of extra data.

The HTC Sensation XE is a mega-powerful, multimedia device with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio comes in box with custom made Beats headsets, engineered to deliver extraordinary sound and has an aluminum unibody construction. The Sensation XE is designed with touches of red, the phone feels premium and looks beautiful inside and out.

HTC Sensation XE Specifications

The HTC Sensation XE is a classic Android smartphone featuring a 4.3-inch qHD display, a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Beats Audio integration, an 8-megapixel camera and Australian 3G network compatibility (HSDPA 850/2100 MHz bands).

Display & Design

• Screen: 4.3-inch Super LCD touch screen
• Resolution: qHD (540 x 960 pixels), 256 ppi
• Dimensions: 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm
• Weight: 151 grams (with battery)
• Aesthetics: Black/grey finish with signature red accent highlights and a red Beats Audio logo on the back.

Performance & Hardware

• Processor (CPU): 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Scorpion (Snapdragon S3 MSM8260)
• Graphics (GPU): Adreno 220
• RAM: 768MB
• Storage: 4GB internal storage (approx. 1GB user available), expandable via microSD up to 32GB (8GB/16GB card included in-box).

Software & Audio

• Operating System: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 3.0 / 3.5.
• Audio: Custom Beats Audio sound profile enhancement and bundled urBeats in-ear headphones with inline remote/mic.

Camera & Multimedia

• Main Camera: 8 MP with autofocus and dual-LED flash
• Video Recording: 1080p HD video at 30fps with stereo sound recording
• Front Camera: VGA secondary camera for video calls

Battery & Connectivity

• Battery: Removable 1730mAh Lithium-Ion
• Australian Networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 3G HSDPA 850/2100 MHz ( compatible with Australian 3G networks like Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone operating on these frequencies).
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, DLNA, and GPS (A-GPS).

Charging Your HTC Sensation XE

What type of phone charger does the HTC Sensation XE use? The HTC Sensation XE charges through a standard Micro-USB port, the same one used for syncing data. You’ll get a Micro-USB detachable cable with a USB-A plug on one end (for the wall adapter) and a Micro-USB plug on the other (for the phone).

Charging specs at a glance:

• Phone side: 5-pin Micro-USB
• Wall adapter side: USB Type-A
• Standard output: 5V / 1A (a typical USB wall charger works perfectly)

A USB-A wall charger with a 1A output will do the job. You can also charge from a computer’s USB port or a power bank, though speeds may be slower if the port only provides 0.5A.

When Did the HTC Sensation XE Get Discontinued?

The HTC Sensation XE launched in Australia around November 2011, often through carriers like Vodafone. There was no official “discontinuation date”, instead, it faded out quietly. By 2012, newer flagships like the HTC One X arrived, and retailers simply stopped restocking the Sensation XE. So availability ended organically as existing stock sold through during 2012. If you’re looking for one today, you’ll have to rely on second-hand marketplaces or old stock from small retailers.

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