Until 22nd of Jan 2012 you can get the HTC Sensation XL 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 22/01/2012. This is a 24 month plan with a total minimum cost over 24 months is $ 696.
This offer is for online purchases only.
HTC Sensation XL Features
- The HTC Sensation XL comes with a FREE set of urBeats headphones worth $149.
- Syncs with iTunes (PC and Mac)
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 3.5
$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 and Vodafone recommends a $4 extra a month mobile internet package that will provide 700MB of extra data.
The HTC Sensation XL has a dazzling 4.7 inch touch screen and 8MP camera, you’ll stand out from the crowd with the HTC Sensation XL! With the Sensation Xl’s instant capture camera, the moment you press the button is the same moment the photo is captured. You’ll never let a great shot get away.
HTC Sensation XL Specs
Display and Design
- Screen size: 4.7 inches Super LCD
- Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (~199 ppi pixel density)
- Dimensions: 132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm
- Weight: 162.5 grams
Performance and Hardware
- Processor: 1.5 GHz single-core Scorpion
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255)
- GPU: Adreno 205
- RAM: 768 MB
- Storage: 16 GB internal storage (approx. 12.9 GB user accessible), with no microSD card slot
Software
- Launch OS: Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 3.5
- Upgradeable OS: Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 3.6
Camera
- Rear camera: 8 megapixels with dual-LED flash, autofocus, and f/2.2 lens (720p video recording)
- Front camera: 1.3 megapixels
Audio and Connectivity
- Sound: Beats Audio enhancement profile
- Network compatibility (Australia): Tri-band UMTS/HSPA (850/900/2100 MHz) and quad-band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) supported on local carrier networks like [Vodafone Australia]
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, and GPS
Battery
- Capacity: Removable 1600 mAh Li-Ion battery
- Talk time: Up to 11 hours 50 minutes on 2G / up to 6 hours 50 minutes on 3G
- Standby time: Up to 360 hours on 2G / up to 460 hours on 3G
The HTC Sensation XL Offer Includes
- FREE Beats by Dr Dre urBeats headphones worth $149 for a limited time only
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 3.5
- Syncs with iTunes (PC & Mac)
What Charger Does the HTC Sensation XL Use?
Are you wondering what phone charger the HTC Sensation XL uses? Good news: you don’t need a rare or special charger. The HTC Sensation XL uses a standard Micro-USB port for both charging and connecting to a computer. That means a Micro-USB cable you have lying around from other older Android phones will work perfectly.
Charger Specs at a Glance
- Connector: Micro-USB (USB 2.0 Type-B), the small, flat, slightly trapezoid plug.
- Standard Power Output: 5V / 1A (this is a typical USB wall charger, nothing fancy needed).
- Cable: USB-A (the big rectangular plug) to Micro-USB cable.
So, if you need a replacement, just grab any standard 5V/1A USB wall adapter and a Micro-USB cable. Even a 5V/2A charger will work fine, the phone will simply draw what it needs.
When Was the HTC Sensation XL Discontinued?
If you’re wondering when this phone officially left the shelves, here’s the lowdown.
The HTC Sensation XL first launched in Australia in November 2011, exclusively through Vodafone. However, there isn’t a single official “nationwide discontinuation date” that HTC or carriers ever announced. Instead, it was quietly phased out over time.
By late 2012, the phone was no longer offered on carrier plans or in retail stores. That’s because HTC shifted focus to newer flagships like the HTC One series, which took over the spotlight.
In short: if you’re trying to find one new in a store today, you won’t, but chargers and accessories are still easy to find here at Campad Electronics.
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