Apple and HTC have fought tooth and nail in the courtrooms and the Evo 4G LTE is finally out on store shelves. But the phone, truly a formidable iPhone competitor, has a few significant flaws that consumers will want to take note of.
The centerpiece of the Evo is its high-resolution LCD screen, and it's excellent, but it doesn't quite match the iPhone's overall display quality -- both in terms of clarity and vibrancy.
Picture lovers will drool over its 8-megapixel camera, which boasts high-powered features like HDR and Continuous Shooting, and offers a lens that actually sharpens the focus -- even at long-range distances. It's the perfect device for snapping action shots, so the Evo is a great phone to take to parties, trips or just to capture those spontaneous moments.
The Evo isn't a small phone -- it's bigger than the iPhone and the Galaxy Nexus, though not obnoxiously so. HTC managed to still keep it slender, though, and designed the device with an "anodized" black finish for a clean and snappy feel -- but one gripe: the line across the back of the phone takes away from its sleekness.
What else do we love? The Evo runs on Android 4.0, dubbed "Ice Cream Sandwich," for all the Google goodies, plus an added layer HTC calls "Sense 4.0" for user interface. Sense is easy to figure out and just as easy on the eyes -- providing beautiful backgrounds and... interesting widgets, though it can make the screen look a little too cluttered.
Older versions of the Evo 4G suffered from a lackluster battery life, so Sprint included a beefed up battery in its updated version, neutralizing a potential power problems.
The Evo isn't without its drawbacks, although the biggest one isn't HTC's fault. Sprint's abominable 4G LTE network essentially pushes the phone into 3G, making it slower than it should be. When customers complain, the carrier is shifty about when and where exactly it plans to build the faster network.
Still, buyers interested in the Evo may want to consider the extremely similar HTC One X. Despite minor cosmetic differences, the Evo has a few advantages over the One X, like a kickstand and HD voice call support, but other than that, they share awfully similar specs and prices. But the One X is better than the Evo in one regard -- it runs on AT&T, which offers a much improved 4G LTE network.
For people who have Sprint coverage, or people who don't mind sluggish data speeds, the Evo is a feature-packed device. It just may not be the best fit for someone looking for unparalleled speed.
Features
- Crafted from aluminum in an anodized black finish for a thin and distinctive style
- Brilliant 4.7-inch HD display with a kickstand built into the back to prop up the device to watch videos
- Built on Android 4.0, dubbed 'Ice Cream Sandwich', with HTC's Sense 4 interface for the latest Google features and an easy-to-use platform
- Advanced 8-megapixel camera offers 1080p HD video recording and a fast start-up and auto-focus time to stay with a moving objects and take numerous pictures by holding down the shutter button
- HTC's Beats Audio provides an improved sound experience, so you hear music the way the artist intended with audio tuning that delivers better bass, midrange and high notes
- Speedy 1.5-gigahertz processor with a 2000 mAh embedded battery to ensure smooth and long-lasting performance
- LTE technology delivers faster download speeds to browse the web and watch streaming video
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