The first thing you are likely to notice about Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G is its size: this smartphone is large. And so is its display, which measures a whopping 4.3 inches. But pick up the EVO 4G and you’ll be blown away by its speed. This is one lightning-fast phone–even in the event you cannot experience the phone in all its 4G glory.
4G Wireless
As the first 4G phone to hit stores, 4G wireless support is the EVO 4G’s headline feature. Dash says its 4G network can offer download speeds that are ten times faster than a 3G connection, which will give the “HTC EVO 4G the quickest information speeds of any U.S. wireless device obtainable today.”
But 4G is still a new know-how and the network is not yet obtainable in plenty of places. The network is not obtainable in the Boston area, where I live and where I tested the EVO 4G. But I was still impressed by the phone’s speed.
For more information on 4G networks, read What Is 4G Wireless and Where Is Sprint’s 4G Network Obtainable?.
Cost and Availability
You will pay a premium for all that speed, though. Dash is offering the HTC EVO 4G for $199.99 when you sign a two-year service agreement. That is a very reasonable cost for such a full-featured phone, and is comparable to what AT&T charges for the iPhone 3GS and what Verizon Wireless charges for the Droid Brilliant.
But that premium I mentioned, well, you’ll be paying it every month. Dash requires a PDA/Smart Device service plan with the HTC EVO 4G, such as the carrier’s $69.99-per-month Everything Information plan. But Dash also requires a $10-per-month Premium Information add-on for its 4G service — and that add-on plan is necessary whether you live in an area with 4G coverage or not.
Design
Measuring 4.8 by 2.6 by 0.5 inches, the EVO 4G is larger than any other smartphone I have seen. It was large that I could not fit it in the mobile phone pocket of my bag, which is large to hold my iPhone 3GS. The EVO 4G weighs 6 ounces, which is noticeably heavier than the 4.8-ounce iPhone 3GS.
The tradeoff for that bulk is the large 4.3-inch screen, which offers plenty of actual estate for viewing Web pages and typing with the on-screen keyboard. It is also bright and clear, boasting a high resolution (800-by-480 pixels).
HTC’s EVO 4G features a kickstand, so you can prop the phone up to watch video.
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Below the display, you get two touch-sensitive buttons: home, menu, back, and search. The minimalist design is pretty, though I did wish for a power button on the face of the phone. (It is located on the top of the handset.)
Making Calls
Call quality was excellent in my tests over Sprint’s 3G network. Voices were loud and clear, though I did notice some occasional crackling sounds in the background. And while the EVO 4G is a wide and heavy phone, it was comfortable to hold in the work of calls. At first it felt large when held next to my ear, but I soon got used to its size.
Program

The EVO 4G runs the latest version of Android, 2.1. That is a sure and, as new rings don’t always ship with the latest version of Android. Another and is that the Android Market continues to grow, so you’ll find plenty of third-party apps in there. At last count, the Market had over 35,000 titles. Read my full review of Android for more information.
The EVO 4G also features HTC’s Sense interface, which offers some useful options for navigating through the Android OS. HTC has added new features to the Sense UI, include one called Leap, which lets you view thumbnails of the apps that you have open, so you can switch between them or close out of them. The Sense UI also includes Mate Stream, which lets you view information such as social network status updates.
The combination of Android 2.1 and HTC Sense is a winning one. The phone’s interface and menus look slick and polished (something that is not always true of Android rings), and navigating through its plenty of options is a snap.
Browsing the Web
Dash says the EVO 4G features a “custom browser” designed to take advantage of the 4.3-inch screen, and it is a noticeable improvement over other Android-based browsers. often, Android browsers need that you access simple browser functions (like the address bar) through a menu. Not so on the EVO 4G: the menu bar is where you’d expect it and you can return using the handy button below the screen. As a pleasant touch, the browser also offers support for Adobe Flash, so you can view embedded videos and animated Sites.
In addition to the 4G connection, the EVO also supports 3G and Wi-Fi wireless networks, so you have plenty of options for quick Web browsing. I tested the phone over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks, and found its speed to be plenty quick. Web pages and videos loaded quickly.
You’ll even be able to make use of the phone as a mobile hotspot, to which you can connect up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices. To make use of the mobile hotspot service, you’ll must pay an additional $29.99 a month, though.
Camera
The HTC EVO 4G features four cameras: an 8-megapixel camera on the rear as well as a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. The front-facing camera can be used for video conferencing, while the rear camera captures still images and video clips.
My images were impressive, with sharp details and bright colors. Moving subjects sometimes came out blurry, though the built-in flash helped alleviate that issue. The camera also features auto-focus, which you can activate by tapping on the screen, as well as settings for adjusting the contrast, brightness, resolution, and more.
The camera can capture video clips at a resolution of up to 720p, and my check videos looked excellent, with crisp images and strong audio.
Music and Multimedia
The EVO 4G includes a first rate list of multimedia features, beginning with the HTC Sense music player that is much better than the standard-issue Android version. Its interface is much more appealing, and, overall, it is much simpler to make use of. Like all Android rings, the EVO 4G offers one-touch access to Amazon’s MP3 store for DRM-free music downloads. It also features an FM radio, but you’ll have tp purchase a headset with an antenna to take advantage of that feature.
Video features include a YouTube app as well as a variety of Dash services, including Dash TV, which offers a combination of live channels (showing the same content you’d see on your TV) and content that has been specially packaged for viewing on your mobile phone. I watched a baseball game on ESPN and noticed occasional stuttering and buffering. But I was impressed by the level of detail I could see on the 4.3-inch screen.
The EVO 4G also includes a kickstand, so you can prop it up on a table for viewing videos. It also includes a mini-HDMI out connection, so you can view your images and videos on a bigger screen (though you’ll must buy of an HDMI cable).
Bottom Line
Taking advantage of all the EVO 4G’s features is pricey, if you–like most people–live in an area without 4G service. Even without 4G service, though, the HTC EVO 4G is one of the most impressive smartphones obtainable today.
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