HTC formally announced the Sensation XE with Beats Audio, a refreshed version of their Sensation handset. Specs included a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 768MB RAM, a 4.3-inch qHD display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front-facing camera, Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread with HTC Sense 3.0, and either 8GB or 16GB microSD cards in the box.
The Beats Audio integration went beyond the included exclusive Dr. Dre in-ear headphones. Plugging them in automatically switched the phone to a custom Beats sound profile delivering crisper vocals, deeper bass, and improved audio clarity.
No US availability was announced. The Sensation XE was set to launch in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa later that month, with pricing rumored at approximately $850.
