HTC EVO 4G is the new smart phone recently launched by HTC which runs on Android 2.1. It has the best specifications and powerful hardware. It is now available from Sprint for $200 with a new two-year contract for US consumers.
The first thing you will notice about the HTC EVO 4G is its big 4.3-inch 480 by 800 pixel screen. You will be definitely impressed after looking the live wallpapers and gorgeous animations in this smart phone.
HTC EVO 4G has been embraced with Snapdragon 1GHz processor, 1GB of built-in memory (ROM) and 512MB of RAM which makes this best specced smart phone available these days.
HTC EVO 4G has an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash which is also capable for 720p video recording. It also has a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera which makes it perfect for video chatting.
It has a Micro-HDMI port which allows you to connect your EVO to a High Definition TV, and enjoy high definition multimedia on your big TV screen. But the HDMI cable is not included in the pack, you will need to buy it separately.
The HTC EVO 4G is the first smartphone released in the U.S. with WiMAX, which theoretically gives it peak downlink speeds of up to 12 Mbps, and an average downlink speed of 2-4 Mbps. HTC EVO 4G can be used on both 3G and 4G networks.
HTC EVO comes pre-loaded with an 8 GB microSD card covered under the large battery. But considering the memory required for HD video footage, 8 MP photos and music offerings, you’ll likely need a bigger card. Don’t worry, EVO 4G supports up to 32GB memory card.
Some of the other features of this smart phone includes 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS Navigation, Proximity and motion sensors, 3.5 mm headset jack and micro USB, Digital compass, etc.
Major specifications of HTC EVO 4G is as below (Click here to watch video review of HTC EVO 4G):
| Dimensions/weight | 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches; 6 oz with battery |
| Networks | CDMA 800/1900 MHz EVDO Rev. A, WiMAX 2. 5 to 2.7GHz; 802.16e |
| Operating System | Android 2.1 |
| Display | 4.3-inch WVGA resolution Capacitive Multi-touch Screen |
| Camera | 8 megapixel with Auto Focus and 2x LED Flash, 1.3 megapixel fixed focus front facing camera |
| Internal Memory | 1GB ROM/ 512MB RAM |
| Memory Card | microSD™ 8gb included in device |
| WLAN | 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth® | 2.1 |
| GPS | GPS/aGPS |
| Battery | 1500 mAh |
| Value-add Features | HDMI out, WiMax mobile Wi-Fi router, Friend Stream, HTC Sync, HTC Sense, Amazon MP3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm® QSD 8650, 1GHz |
Following visuals illustrates various features and components embraced in HTC EVO 4G smart phone:
