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PA Rating - 9.9
User Rating - 7.4

Posted: 08 Jan 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Discontinued

HTC EVO Shift 4G Remove phone

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Also known as HTC Speedy, HTC Knight PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 04 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSwebOSAndroid (2.2) 
Form factorSliderSide-Slider 
Dimensions3.96 x 2.34 x 0.67 inches (100.5 x 59.5 x 16.9 mm)4.62 x 2.37 x 0.62 inches (117 x 60 x 16 mm) 
Weight4.76 oz (135 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		5.90 oz (167 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboardFull keyboard, D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control  
Display
Physical size3.1 inches3.6 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels480 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

186 ppi259 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 216262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		6.1 days (146 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7630 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, ARM Cortex-A8Single core, 800 MHz, Scorpion 
Graphics processor Adreno 205 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage8 GB  
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesGeo taggingAuto focus, Geo tagging 
CamcorderYes1280x720 (720p HD) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WAV, AMRMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
Radio FM, Stereo 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, WAP 2.0supports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.AEV-DO Rev.A, WiMAX 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPSGPS, A-GPS 
Navigation Turn-by-turn navigation 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Notes, MemoCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Direct Push e-mail, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T3 
OtherVoice recordingVoice recording, TTY/TDD 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

20 May 200919 Nov 2010 
FCC ID value: O8F-CASC linkFCC ID value: NM8PG06100 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.63 W/kg0.72 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.93 W/kg1.14 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced08 Jan 200904 Jan 2011 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

Q2 2009 (Official)  
Shopping information
Accessories Li-Ion Battery, AC adapter, USB cable, 2GB microSD card, Reference material 
MSRP price   
 $ 150 

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