HTC EVO 4G Review
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Similarly to the Hero, the HTC EVO 4G uses a 1500mAh battery. However, instead of being rated at 4 hours of talk time, the battery on the EVO is rated 50% higher at six hours. We were a bit skeptical, especially with such a large display, but lo and behold we were able to achieve 18 minutes more than the rated time when we put our unit to the test. Most people are going to be using the EVO 4G for things other than talking though, and under heavy use we definitely had to charge our unit mid-day. This shouldn’t come as a surprise however and is in-line with other smartphones, as the newness wears off and we’re not fiddling with it every 40 seconds the battery should be plenty ample to last through the day for most users. Sprint will be selling a case with an integrated battery however, not a bad pickup in our opinion.
Conclusion:
High-end Android devices are coming fast and furious these days, but the HTC EVO 4G still manages to be in a class all by itself. Save for 4G there aren’t any features of the EVO we haven’t seen on other phones before, it’s just that we’ve never seen them put together like this. The EVO 4G offers just about anything the avid user could ask for, and it does it with style. In the meantime, it has a blazing fast data network to back it up. Android is coming into its own and we can now pronounce it a heavyweight mobile platform competitor. The HTC’s Sense UI on the other hand is the definitive Android experience. The EVO 4G is a premium device in every sense of the word and down to the last detail. This is the showcase device not only for Android, but for the wireless industry as a whole.
HTC EVO 4G Video Review:
Pros
- WiMAX support
- Top-notch build quality
- Incredible 4.3-inch screen
- Super fast and responsive
- Kickstand
Cons
- On the bulkier side
- Video recording is HD res, but not "HD quality"
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34 Comments
2. jdmdany posted on 31 May 2010, 09:46 0 0
i wouldnt really consider the kickstand to be a pro. i do think its a great idea but i dont think its something id keep in mind as beneficial over a different high end android device.
26. remixfa posted on 19 Jun 2010, 10:20 1 0
yea, u say that until you want to watch a movie, voice call, or utube... then that kickstand will be a priority.
4. jdmdany posted on 31 May 2010, 11:42 0 0
i hate that this website has fanboys for phones they dont own yet
22. WKlingbeil posted on 10 Jun 2010, 18:19 0 0
I'm sure there are plenty of people that hate that this website has people that complain and post a useless comment on forums.
5. Jyakotu posted on 31 May 2010, 14:37 0 0
From reading the review, Phone Arena, you really didn't go indepth with 4G speeds. Other sites went further indepth with 4G speeds and how they differentiate from 3G. Are you planning to do a comparison feature soon.?
8. mr. anderson posted on 31 May 2010, 16:58 0 0
from the screenshots it doesnt look like they have 4g in their area. its basically the same as wifi, it just makes everything even faster
9. Jyakotu posted on 31 May 2010, 17:47 0 0
I still would love for them to go to a city with 4G and they do a cover piece on it.
6. TechBlue posted on 31 May 2010, 14:39 0 0
IMO its to big and bulky not a pocket phone, but whatever works for ya
10. KArkhon posted on 31 May 2010, 19:04 0 0
Agreed, it's way too big to be practical. However, the specs are really amazing, and it would be nice to see them in 4 or 3.7 size.
11. stix26 posted on 01 Jun 2010, 14:36 0 0
there is a phone like that...Its teh HTC Incredible. Remember the Evo has the same resolution as the Increcible so that spec is not that much different. Bigger isn't always better. For me i want a 4.1 inch screen with better res better processor lighter than this...then i will upgrade from my Droid.
25. renegade626 posted on 18 Jun 2010, 16:35 0 0
You can compare specs all day long, but until you can hold both phone up next to eachother and try them out, its hard to compare... I was able to do this, and I can say that between the incredible and the EVO, the EVO is by far superior.. I can think its safe to assume at least 9 out of 10 people who have been able to do this would agree with me
13. sprintguy123 posted on 01 Jun 2010, 21:43 0 0
the battery is a 1500 mAH. abit better then the iphone...but like all htc's the apps will kill it...
15. paynekiller posted on 02 Jun 2010, 06:34 0 0
there is mention of battery life, right on this very page. They said it lasted 6hrs 18mins talktime in their tests "Similarly to the Hero, the HTC EVO 4G uses a 1500mAh battery. However, instead of being rated at 4 hours of talk time, the battery on the EVO is rated 50% higher at six hours. We were a bit skeptical, especially with such a large display, but lo and behold we were able to achieve 18 minutes more than the rated time"
16. suziehopedope posted on 04 Jun 2010, 03:13 0 0
The unleashing of the EVO 4G is sure to be beyond belief. I cannot wait to get in line and wait this phone out. My local Sprint store is going to be open at 8am. I hope this phone is not a failure like the Palm Pre. Such a horrible phone. I got a lot of good info fromhttp://htcevoreview.com
