HTC EVO View 4G Review

Internet and Connectivity:

One of the main advantages of the HTC EVO View 4G is that it has access to Sprint's WiMAX network. In comparison tests with our EVO 4G we got similar up and download speeds, so thankfully it does not suffer from any connectivity issues. The EVO View of course has Wi-Fi b/g/n on board and also boasts Bluetooth 3.0. GPS can be utilized for any number of apps, not the least of which is Google Maps which looks awesome on the big screen.

The web browser manages to load complex pages fairly quickly, even such with Flash content on them. Its general performance in terms of scrolling and zooming is also more than adequate.



Camera and Multimedia:

The camera interface is the same updated version found on the Flyer. There are several manual control options, such as exposure, contrast, saturation, sharpness as well as other niceties like face detection, geotagging and plenty of effects. The 5MP rear shooter wasn’t exactly up to today's standards however, even in strong, natural light images lacked detail and sharpness and just looked soft. The 720p video wasn't the best we've seen, but generally it performed well. We don't see too many users choosing to use a large tablet as a camera, so these aren't as major issues as they would be with a high-end phone. point.


Another cool new feature is that, in landscape mode, the Gallery and Music apps are two paned, letting you browse on the left and play/view on the right. The HTC Music app is otherwise pretty much the same app we’ve seen for a while now. The EVO View 4G’s stereo speakers are loud but hollow. SRS audio enhancement is available to help out. Videos looked great on the 7” display and we had no issues playing a variety of file types and resolutions. We can’t help but think how incredibly awesome a kickstand would be on the EVO View 4G though.