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Sprint EVO 4G

Based on 16 reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros

Can act as a wireless router; has super fast 4G speeds; HDMI port.
Beautiful large LCD Screen, Powerful 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 4G Network capable, Free 4G Hotspot capability, Decent multimedia capabilities.
Huge 4.3inch display, First 4G network device, Fast downloads and media streaming, Doubles as a personal WiFi hotspot.
Big, bright screen, Fast Android 2.1 OS and processor, 8Mp main camera, Open source and app availability
Excellent HTC Sense user interface, beautiful 8 megapixel camera, HDMIout, large display, option to run on 4G networks
First WiMax (4G) handset in America, 8megapixel camera with HD Video recording capabilities, Secondary video call camera, HDMI port for streaming high resolution videos, Android 2.1, Massive 4.3" touch screen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, YouTube's HQ
This multimedia cell phone has 4G capability.
Fantastic camera. Blazing fast internet. More connection options than Grand Central Station. Slick user interface easy for novices, yet allows power users to get their nerd on. Deadsimple tethering. Touchscreen keyboard offers ample space, even for fatfin
Huge screen, very fast, Android 2.1 OS plus HTC Sense.
Large, gorgeous 4.3-inch display, Blazing downloads in 4G areas, Fast 1-GHz processor, Very good 8-MP camera and 720p video camcorder (outdoors), Two-way video calling capability
First WiMAX phone. Excellent Web browser with some Flash. Terrific 4.3-inch screen. Two cameras. Wi-Fi hotspot mode.
Superb 8megapixel camera, Gorgeous, responsive display.
The HTC Evo 4G delivered respectable 4G speeds, and the mobile hot-spot feature lets you connect up to eight devices. The smartphone has a front-facing camera for video chats and also comes with an 8-megapixel camera with HD-video-recording capabilitie...

Cons

Difficult to learn all functions; devices might cause some security concerns, Reviewer’s ChoiceReviewers Choice
Lackluster battery life without optimization, Camera performance in low light could be better
Bulky, Limited 4G coverage, Extra monthly fees, Convoluted video chat app, Paltry battery life
Short battery life, Limited 4G coverage, No trackball or camera button
Mediocre battery life, midrange 3G speeds, hard to view display in daylight,a bit too bulky, mandatory $10 monthly data premium
Hot spot, 4G shorten battery life, No external dedicated camera activation/shutter button.
Limited 4G coverage area, It is binding for all Sprint customers to pay the $10 premium data addon whether or not they come under the 4G coverage area, Battery performance goes downhill with 4G usage, Only CDMA version available
The EVO 4G contains only 1GB of internal memory.
Not a great voice phone. 4G coverage is very limited. 4G-only battery life is unflattering.
Sprint's 4G network is limited at this time, making the mandatory $10 premium data add-on tough to swallow for anyone outside of the coverage area. The Evo lacks support for Bluetooth voice-activated dialing. Battery drains quickly with 4G.

By BrightHub on August 09, 2011

Currently the HTC EVO 4G is a top contender for the best Android phone on the market. It is expensive and when you factor in a contract and data usage, especially if you aren’t getting full advantage out of the 4G functionality, then it may...

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By HotHardware on December 21, 2010

Sprint may have touted "firsts" when it launched the EVO 4G and its WiMAX network, but the wireless carrier knows that its competition isn't far behind. As a result, Sprint must offer compelling handsets as well as killer speeds to attract users....

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By infoSync World on October 14, 2010

The Jolly Green Giant of smartphones has been reviewed, and we'd say that the HTC EVO 4G is one of the best models out there, even after spending quality time with its many competitors. No other phone provided such a power-packed arsenal of tricks...

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By eTech Reviews on October 06, 2010

When it comes to high end smartphones, wireless tethering is really important and hence we took six biggest smartphones to test them for speed. Our test models had two phones each from Motorola, Samsung and HTC. We are based in New York and hence...

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By Government Computer News on September 01, 2010

Despite my noticeable excitement over the mobile device, there are some drawbacks, and I am not talking about the limited 4G network because that’s just a natural growing pain. First, the device’s battery life is good, unless you use the 4G....

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By Benchmark Reviews on August 01, 2010

IMPORTANT: Although the rating and final score mentioned in this conclusion are made to be as objective as possible, please be advised that every author perceives these factors differently at various points in time. While we each do our best to...

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By ConsumerSearch on August 01, 2010

Cutting-edge network not quite ready for prime time The HTC EVO 4G "offers a big, beautiful, and powerful window" to the online world, says Sascha Segan at PCMag.com. As the first 4G (fourth generation) network device in the U.S., the EVO raises the...

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By G4tv.com on July 19, 2010

Video Review: Sprint and HTC lead the 4G revolution with the HTC Evo 4G with a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3" touch screen, dual cameras, HDMI output and Android interface for only $200 with a contract. Kevin Pereira and Chris Hardwick review this...

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By Ars Technica on June 23, 2010

The EVO's high-end specs, excellent performance, and top-notch feature lineup are exciting, but the poor battery life sadly diminishes the value of the product. Some of the EVO's most compelling differentiators—such as the large screen, 4G...

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By Skatter Tech on June 19, 2010

With ground-breaking hardware, an affordable network, and a great operating system, the HTC’s Android-based EVO 4G for Sprint is likely the most powerful smartphone on the market. While some may argue that the iPhone 4 is better, each has its own...

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