Conclusion Get the lowdown
Features How they compare
Performance Real world benchmarks
Differences Technical showdown
Reviews Word on the street
Competition Others to consider
Discussion Answers and opinions

Compare with...

LG Nexus 4
Apple iPhone 5
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy Note II
HTC One X

Samsung Galaxy S III

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HTC EVO 4G LTE

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Ranked #1 and #5 in 4G Sprint phones

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
4G
4.8"
Dual core 1.5 GHz

Released June, 2012

Sunlight legibility is splendid too - the HD Super AMOLED isn't the brightest around, but its reflectivity is so low that even when outside in the brightest day, you'll still be able to make out what's on the screen quite clearly.

by GSM Arena (May, 2012)

from $320

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
4G
4.7"
Dual core 1.5 GHz

Released May, 2012

The videos from the Evo are nicely smooth with an above average amount of detail.

by GSM Arena (May, 2012)

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Samsung Galaxy S III

HTC EVO 4G LTE

97%

94%

FeaturesView Details

69%

22%

Popularity

100%

98%

PerformanceView Details

84%

82%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

SamsungGalaxy S III

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S III compared to the HTC EVO 4G LTE

GHz1.5

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G

The image quality is every bit as impressive as its specs suggest - tack sharp and with perfectly deep blacks, it's probably the best you can find on the market.

by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)

1.5 GHz

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G

You've already heard about the new screen - it's really awesome and the OS and the Sense UI look even better on its HD resolution than on the One S qHD.

by GSM Arena (May, 2012)

screen size

Galaxy S III4.8"

EVO 4G LTE4.7"

The pretty large, sharp display with great colors makes reading a joy.

Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)

It's an awesome feature, one that I feel more big-screen phones should have.

EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)

screen resolution

Samsung Galaxy S III

1280 x 720 resolution screen

Galaxy S III 1280 x 720 resolution screen

HTC EVO 4G LTE

1280 x 720 resolution screen

EVO 4G LTE 1280 x 720 resolution screen

The first chart shows better sharpness over the S II - it's especially noticeable in the small numbers below the color patches.

Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)

Compression is a bit on the strong side, which leads to the occasional smearing of fine detail or artifact.

EVO 4G LTE by GSM Arena (May, 2012)

memory

0 GB

Galaxy S III2 GB

EVO 4G LTE1 GB

2 GB

processor

Samsung Galaxy S III

Dual core

Galaxy S III Dual core

HTC EVO 4G LTE

Dual core

EVO 4G LTE Dual core

From the outside in, it has a large, vibrant HD display; Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; a sharp 8-megapixel camera; 4G LTE support; a zippy dual-core processor; and tons of internal memory and 2GB RAM.

Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 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 The Verge (May, 2012)

camera resolution

0 MP

EVO 4G LTE8 MP

Galaxy S III8 MP

8 MP

Full-resolution pictures look sharp and detailed, allowing you to crop in on areas of interest, unlike the HTC One X, which can furnish you with some neat results, but never at the full 8-megapixel resolution.

Galaxy S III by The Verge (Jun, 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.

EVO 4G LTE by The Verge (May, 2012)

Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC EVO 4G LTE

cpu speed

Galaxy S III1.5 GHz

EVO 4G LTE1.5 GHz

Despite the loss of two cores in the processor and the slight downward bump in performance, it remains a powerful phone that's more than capable of handling anything you throw at it.

Galaxy S III by The Verge (Jun, 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.

EVO 4G LTE by alphasol (Oct, 2012)

talk time

0 min700 min

Galaxy S III 700 min

EVO 4G LTE 600 min

The 3G talk time ended up the same as with the ICS-running Galaxy S III and is one of the best performers we have seen.

Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)

Sprint rates the HTC Evo 4G LTE's 2,000mAh battery as providing 7.5 hours of talk time.

EVO 4G LTE by c|net (May, 2012)

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Samsung Galaxy S III

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Advantages compared to the HTC EVO 4G LTE

Store much more stuff	64 GB	vs	16 GB
4x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards

Has a removable battery	Yes	vs	No
Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively

Screen uses OLED technology	Yes	vs	No
About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power

Significantly better theoretical download speed	84 Mb/s (HSPA+)	vs	20 Mb/s (LTE)
Around 4.2x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks

Longer talk time	700 min	vs	600 min
More than 15% longer talk time; go days without charging

HTC EVO 4G LTE

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Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy S III

Slightly sharper screen	312 ppi	vs	305 ppi
Almost the same

Reviews Word on the street

	Samsung Galaxy S III		HTC EVO 4G LTE
	Rated 85% Read the review (Jun, 2012) The extra-large size of this phone, even with its great ergonomics, may prove to be a stumbling block for those who can’t comfortably fit a 4.8-inch handset into their daily routine.		Rated 84% Read the review (May, 2012) HTC has built a fantastic camera system, without building a fantastic camera.

	Rated 87% Read the review (Jun, 2012) Wi-Fi, GPS, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 4.0 are other communication features, along with NFC (which powers stuff you can do with TecTiles and Google Wallet).		Rated 76% Read the review (May, 2012) To say the HTC Evo 4G LTE is a looker is, well, a serious understatement.

	Rated 80% by 12 users at amazon.com Samsung SIII received, but I'm not satisfied with the product quality is not enough, the material is quite simple, I do not recommend. Rated 20% by by ebusemih (Jul, 2012) It's super fast, the UI is very fluid and responsive, and it's light with a large, well-lit screen. Rated 100% by by John-Buford (Aug, 2012) The touch screen is the best I've seen. Rated 100% by by Robert-Koch (Aug, 2012)		Rated 87% by 13 users at amazon.com 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). Rated 100% by by D.-Carter (Apr, 2013) Its a beast, with lte speeds, a big screen, a fast processor an integrated image chip, pictures look great, its very thin, and had a mostly metal body, micro SD card slot, great battery life a full day of use, stays very cool, and with the image accelerator built in, it blows the one x and one s out of the water due to its increase in speed and performance. Rated 100% by by Wildcat (Jan, 2013) The 4.7" screen is enormous with a very crisp display! Rated 100% by by alphasol (Oct, 2012)

network technology

3G now, 4G LTE when Sprint launches its LTE network; Google Wallet, unlimited data option; available in 16GB (blue, white) and 32GB (blue, white) models.

Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 16GB - North American Edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

At the time of writing, U.S. Cellular had recently launched its 4G LTE network in select cities in Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, populations that cover 25 percent of the carrier's customers.

Samsung Galaxy S III Dual core - 16GB - North American Edition | Rated 87% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

At its heart, the HTC Evo 4G LTE is really a modified - Evofied, if you will - HTC One X. As such, HTC fans in the know understand that like the American version of the One X on AT&T, the Evo runs a dual-core processor, not a quad-core CPU like its European cousin.

HTC EVO 4G LTE | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2012)