The latest high-end handset to enter the mix is , a dual-core device and coming to T-Mobile this summer. The Sensation 4G boasts a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM. It has a 4.3-inch qHD display, front- and rear-facing cameras, and HD video-recording capability. The Sensation also ships with , aka -- the latest and greatest smartphone-based edition of the Android OS.

So how does the HTC Sensation 4G stack up next to other already on the horizon? I compared the Sensation with Samsung's , another hotly anticipated device, to get an idea of just how competitive the handset will be.

shows a side-by-side glimpse of the two phones' specs. Looking at the breakdown, one thing's for sure: The HTC Sensation 4G is a tough competitor -- but the Galaxy S II is ready to put up a fight.

In terms of pure computing power, the two phones are pretty darn close. The Sensation 4G has the upper hand on processing speed; its 1.2GHz dual-core chip is a hair ahead of the Galaxy S II's 1GHz dual-core component. The Galaxy S II edges out the Sensation in the RAM department, though: It packs a full gig of memory, while the Sensation has just 768MB (still no small amount).