- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
HTC EVO 4G LTE
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 4G
- 4.7"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released May, 2012
by GSM Arena (May, 2012)It is needless to say by now, that a pair of headphones would have been much appreciated in the box, especially given the solid audio credentials and flagship status of the device.
Conclusion Check out the HTC EVO 4G LTE
First reviewed May, 2012
Features Key features of the HTC EVO 4G LTE
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The handset is bound to take its spot as the flagship for Sprint's newly launched LTE network.
screen size
4.7"
5.5"
4"
EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)It's an awesome feature, one that I feel more big-screen phones should have.
EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)Above the Evo's large display is a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for snapping vanity shots or video chatting.
screen resolution
EVO 4G LTE by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The videos from the Evo are nicely smooth with an above average amount of detail.
EVO 4G LTE by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Compression is a bit on the strong side, which leads to the occasional smearing of fine detail or artifact.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB  | 2 GB |
processor
EVO 4G LTE by The Verge (May, 2012)Evo 4G LTE has a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera, a huge 4.7-inch Super LCD... and a freaking kickstand.
EVO 4G LTE by alphasol (Oct, 2012)The 1.5 dual core snapdragon is extremely fast & can run any of the latest games available in google play & is preloaded with ICS.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 5 MP  | 8 MP |
EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)Among the highlights of the Evo 4G LTE's 8-megapixel camera and its features are the dedicated image processor and a Continuous Shooting mode for snapping images in bursts of up to 4 frames per second.
EVO 4G LTE by The Verge (May, 2012)The 8-megapixel sensor captures good images in good light, and is certainly one of the better smartphone cameras out there, but no one's ever going to think your photos came from anything but a phone.
Performance Real world tests of HTC EVO 4G LTE
cpu speed
EVO 4G LTE by D.-Carter (Apr, 2013)The phone itself is a great phone - beautiful screen, fast processor, LTE (when available), and even a dedicated camera button (which definitely comes in handy).
EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)Available on all One series phones, these capabilities are all part of what HTC calls its ImageSense technology, which relies on a specially dedicated processor to improve performance.
talk time
600 min
900 min
900 min
EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)Sprint rates the HTC Evo 4G LTE's 2,000mAh battery as providing 7.5 hours of talk time.
EVO 4G LTE by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The HTC Evo 4G LTE features a non-removable, 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery, which helped the smartphone achieve the rather impressive endurance rating of 45 in our test.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
1280 x 720 -
312 ppi -
1.5 GHz -
Micro USB with MHL -
4.7" -
82.15% -
8 MP -
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich -
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps -
2,000 mA·h -
Listen to music and news from local radio stations -
16 GB -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
9 mm
cons
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Dead batteries may require the entire phone to be replaced -
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 5 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Annie-K (Apr, 2013)  Rated 100% by by D.-West (May, 2013) |
Network technology
HTC EVO 4G LTE | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 in the HTC Evo 4G LTE is just a solid a performer.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)The 3G connection was strong, even in a hotel room, and speeds were what you'd expect from Sprint's 3G network.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)On paper the HTC Evo 4G LTE is the best equipped smartphone to hit the US market so far this year.
Screen
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 84% by by The Verge (May, 2012)So much screen sucks down a lot of power (more on that below), but it's a worthwhile tradeoff to get such excellent quality.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 84% by by The Verge (May, 2012)It's the best display I've ever seen on a smartphone by a long shot, and one of the best screens I've ever looked at, period.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 84% by by The Verge (May, 2012)It has nearly 180-degree viewing angles, and the most accurate color reproduction I've seen — many displays give off a slightly warm color temperature or are too high-contrast, but the Evo's display is exactly right.
Camera
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)On the phone's back is its main 8-megapixel camera with LED flash.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 84% by by The Verge (May, 2012)The top part of the panel is a glossy black surface, with a red-ringed camera lens in the middle.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)Closeup shots showed good detail and color, and outdoor shots were bright without being oversaturated.
Video
HTC EVO 4G LTE | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The HTC Evo 4G LTE had no problems with reception and the in-call quality was clear and loud enough.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 84% by by The Verge (May, 2012)It's a sturdy stand, and a nice thing to have if you want to watch movies in bed or use your phone as an alarm clock, but it's also totally unobtrusive if you don't want to use it.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | by GSM Arena (May, 2012)The kickstand itself is a great addition to the device - it can be really helpful when viewing multimedia or making video calls.
Operating system
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 80% by by santadestroy (Dec, 2012)the lense isnt outstanding, but its very decent, and the camera software is phenomenal, which is what makes this such a standout smartphone shooter.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 84% by by The Verge (May, 2012)There are a handful of things that are legitimately worse — the default keyboard is bad, the 3D multitasking menu is much less efficient, and there's often wasted screen real estate because there are capacitive menu keys rather than on-screen buttons.
HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 80% by by 35-year-Technology-Consumer--8-tracks-to-802.11These factors create serial dependencies, since many phones are tied to specific operating systems or service providers.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 OK operating system LG Nexus 4 vs HTC EVO 4G LTE |
 | 2 | HTC One X OK standby time One X vs EVO 4G LTE |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Samsung Galaxy Note II vs HTC EVO 4G LTE |
 | 4 | LG Optimus G Smallest LG Optimus G vs HTC EVO 4G LTE |
 | 5 | HTC One Fastest processor One vs EVO 4G LTE |
 | 6 | HTC Droid DNA Is waterproof Droid DNA vs EVO 4G LTE |
 | 7 | Motorola ATRIX 2 Middle-of-the-pack browser performance Motorola ATRIX 2 vs HTC EVO 4G LTE |
 | 8 | Samsung Galaxy S 4G Least latency on actual networks Samsung Galaxy S 4G vs HTC EVO 4G LTE |
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