Sprint EVO 4G

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Can act as a wireless router; has super fast 4G speeds; HDMI port.
Huge 4.3inch display, First 4G network device, Fast downloads and media streaming, Doubles as a personal WiFi hotspot.
Beautiful large LCD Screen, Powerful 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 4G Network capable, Free 4G Hotspot capability, Decent multimedia capabilities.

Cons:

Difficult to learn all functions; devices might cause some security concerns, Reviewer’s ChoiceReviewers Choice
Bulky, Limited 4G coverage, Extra monthly fees, Convoluted video chat app, Paltry battery life

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Last revision on February 10, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Can act as a wireless router; has super fast 4G speeds; HDMI port
Huge 4.3inch display, First 4G network device, Fast downloads and media streaming, Doubles as a personal WiFi hotspot
Beautiful large LCD Screen, Powerful 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 4G Network capable, Free 4G Hotspot capability, Decent multimedia capabilities
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
This multimedia cell phone has 4G capability
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
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

Reviewers Didn't Like

Difficult to learn all functions; devices might cause some security concerns, Reviewer’s ChoiceReviewers Choice
Bulky, Limited 4G coverage, Extra monthly fees, Convoluted video chat app, Paltry battery life
Lackluster battery life without optimization, Camera performance in low light could be better
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
The EVO 4G contains only 1GB of internal memory
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
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

Expert reviews and ratings

By BrightHub on August 09, 2011 100

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...

By infoSync World on October 14, 2010 95

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...

By G4tv.com on July 19, 2010 60

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...

By Pocketnow on June 07, 2010 80

As of the publish date of this review, we can comfortably say that the EVO 4G is the best Android phone out there right now IF you don't mind the bulk and if you don't mind charging your phone a lot. Don't buy this phone for the 4G, because...

By MobileBurn on June 06, 2010 80

The Sprint HTC EVO 4G is the first U.S. phone from a carrier to run on a fourth generation network. In this case, it's Sprint's WiMAX network. The EVO 4G is the carrier's current top-of-the-line device, and for good reason. It's stacked...

By LetsTalk on June 04, 2010 86

Get ready for a rich, mobile Internet experience at Sprint 4G speeds. The feature-packed HTC EVO 4G with Google gives you the power to quickly download music, photos, files or videos in seconds. Stream video or create your own content and upload your...

By Digital Trends on June 01, 2010 85

HTC's EVO 4G is a true breakthrough, not only for its impressive concoction of next-generation features and functions, but it's overall...

By Phones.com on June 01, 2010 84

The build up around Sprint’s first 4G phone has everyone eager to know more about it or better still, possess it. Released in the first week of June, the HTC Evo 4G is America’s first 4G smartphone and is one of the best offerings Sprint has...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010 88

This device is excellent for video calling and has strong hotspot...

By Wired on May 28, 2010 70

The new Sprint HTC EVO sports some of the nicest hardware you can find on any mobile device on the market and boasts some of the burliest specs we've ever seen in a phone (4G finally!). What's more, it's just drop-dead gorgeous; the kind of...

By MobileTechReview on May 26, 2010 80

The HTC EVO on Sprint easily earns a place at the top and competes very well with the HTC Incredible, HTC HD2, Nexus One and iPhone. Even with the $10 upcharge, Sprint's plans are a very good value, and their coverage is generally solid. The EVO is...

By LaptopMag on May 20, 2010 80

Sprint’s killer Android phone sports a huge display, blazing 4G speeds, and HD video...

By PC Mag on May 20, 2010 80

The first WiMAX phone in the U.S. is a terrific platform for streaming media and Web browsing, and it gets your laptop online with Sprint's 4G network. Just keep an eye out for an outlet when you're only using...

By PCWorld on May 20, 2010 90

The speedy HTC EVO 4G packs in some powerful specs and a variety of multimedia features into a stylish, minimalist design, but not everybody will get to enjoy one of its best features--4G connectivity....

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