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HTC Evo Shift 4G

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

7
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros

Great specs for the price; HTC Sense is a great user interface for a wide range of users.What's Bad: 3.6-inch display may be too small for some; Sprint's 4G speeds are often erratic.The Verdict: The EVO Shift 4G is a great addition to the EVO line
Solidly constructed, 4G Connectivity, Fantastic keyboard.
The HTC Evo Shift 4G has a solid design with a comfortable physical keyboard. The Android 2.2 smartphone is 4G capable and can be used as a mobile hot spot.
Large display, great keyboard, clear call audio, 4G data
Attractive blue design, Intuitive and useful HTC Sense software, Spacious backlit keyboard, Fast camera with 720p video recording, Fast 4G and 3G speeds
Solidly constructed, 4G Connectivity, Fantastic keyboard
Slideout QWERTY keyboard is a texter’s dream. Software is stable and fast. The sharp screen makes reading tiny text easy. Smaller form factor sits better in your jeans.
Responsive Android build. Attractive UI. Glass touch screen is sharp and bright. Excellent music and video playback. WiMAX 4G.
Responsive Android build. Attractive UI. Glass touch screen is sharp and bright. Excellent music and video playback. WiMAX 4G.

Cons

Lacks a front-facing camera and HDMI port.
Power button difficult to access, A bit thick, No HDMI or front-facing camera
Terrible photo & video capture, Lacks frontfacing camera for video chat
Keyboard is tough to operate singlehanded. One wimpy camera means no videoconferencing. Battery life is less than awesome. Puny 2GB microSD card is an affront to all that’s decent and wholesome.
Memory card slot is buried underneath the battery. Slightly stiff keyboard. You have to pay extra for 4G even if you can't use it.
Memory card slot is buried underneath the battery. Slightly stiff keyboard. You have to pay extra for 4G even if you can't use it.

By About.com on May 24, 2011

The EVO Shift 4G is a great alternative to Sprint's other 4G phones, and will appeal to anyone looking for a smaller device with a full QWERTY keyboard. Disclosure: Review samples were provided by the manufacturer. For more information, please see...

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By BrightHub on May 20, 2011

The HTC Evo Shift 4G comes with a $149.99 price tag which is quite reasonable. The 4G connectivity is a great plus. Even so, I would rather go with the Samsung Epic 4G, as it is just $50 more but offers a much better display.Having said that,...

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By Dev Hardware on March 28, 2011

Those seeking a touch-screen Android smartphone with 4G capability should take a strong look at the HTC Evo Shift 4G. It not only has an attractive design, but it also has a full set of features that should satisfy anyone in need of a do-it-all phone...

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By Gadgetell on February 21, 2011

If you live in a 4G area and prefer a physical QWERTY keyboard over a virtual keyboard, then the HTC EVO Shift 4G is definitely a great device to pick up. Even if you dont live in a 4G area, it still packs a powerful punch in terms of speed and...

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By GamerTell on February 21, 2011

I have spent about two weeks testing the latest 4G smartphone from Sprint—the HTC EVO Shift 4G. It is a capable device that offers fast Internet speeds with a capable Android performance considering it runs on Android 2.2. Feel free to check out...

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By G4tv.com on February 14, 2011

Video Review: Sprint's HTC Evo Shift jumps on the 4G bandwagon with its smaller and lighter design, slide out keyboard, 5 mega pixel camera, Android OS and lightning fast Internet speeds. Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey review the $100 smartphone...

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By phandroid.com on February 10, 2011

The original EVO 4G made itself out to be a media lovers dream, but the lack of an HDMI-out port, a kickstand, and the change to a smaller screen make the EVO Shift 4G more of a business-centric device than anything. I was disappointed with the...

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By PhoneDog on February 01, 2011

The EVO Shift 4G is a great addition to the EVO lineup of devices, and appeals to a demographic that was left out by the original device. That said, Sprint's 4G speeds are very erratic, and the display may be too small for some users.HTC EVO Shift...

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By HotHardware on January 31, 2011

One area where we think the Sprint EVO Shift 4G beat out its bigger brother was when using it as a phone. Both phones have good call quality and didn't drop calls during our testing period. However, the narrower EVO Shift 4G is simply more...

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By MobileWhack on January 28, 2011

One of the biggest and newest phones out at Sprint has to be the HTC Evo Shift 4G, which looks like an impressive package, but what’s waiting for you inside? I think you’ll be pretty pleasantly surprised by what you’ll get out of this...

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