HTC EVO Design 4G Specs

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Description

Sprint's HTC EVO Design 4G brings 4G WiMAX speeds at a relatively affordable price. It doesn't compensate on sheer processing power, though, as the 4-inch qHD device comes with a single-core 1.2GHz processor. On the back, there's a 5-megapixel camera capable of recording 720p videos. Finally, this all runs on Android, skinned with HTC Sense.

This device is also known as HTC Hero 4G, HTC Kingdom

Cons

  • Thick body (0.50 inches)
I want it 25 users
I have it 17 users
I had it 22 users

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Display

Size: 4.0-inch
Resolution: 960 x 540 px, 275 PPI
Technology: S-LCD
Screen-to-body: 59.35 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
Processor: Single core, 1200 MHz
GPU: Yes
RAM: 0.75GB
Internal storage: 4GB
Storage expansion: microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS: Android (4.0, 2.3.3)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1520 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features: Video calling
Front: 1.3 MP
Dimensions: 4.80 x 2.40 x 0.50 inches
(122 x 61 x 13 mm)
Weight: 5.20 oz (147.0 g)

Cellular

3G: Bands 1(2100)
Data Speed: UMTS, WiMAX

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Screen mirroring: DLNA
Radio: FM, FM Transmiter

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 3.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
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USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible: M4, T4
Location: GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass
Other: Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Jun 15, 2011
FCC ID value: NM8PH44100
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.80 W/kg
Body: 1.36 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 400
In The Box: Standard Lithium Ion Battery, AC Charger, 8GB MicroSD card (inserted), Micro USB Cable, SIM Card (inserted)

Availability

Officially announced: Oct 19, 2011
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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
9
Camera quality
8.4
Performance
8.6
Display
9.4
Battery life and charging
6.5
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
8
HTC design reiew
Phone owned for more than a year

When I first got the phone I loved it, but now that its been almost 2 years it drives me nuts, im sure part of it is because my contract ran out, but it just does wierd things like restart itself, not get text/calls sometimes, freeze, and wont let me type on occasion.

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9
Perfect form factor, but could use a bump up in specs
Phone owned for less than a year

Disclaimer: I had this phone for 6 months up till 2 months ago, but no longer own it.
So the EVO Deisgn... Despite some pitfalls, this is a great phone overall, especially for the price. If HTC just would have given it a dual core CPU, a better 8MP camera and a bit more internal memory, it would be perfect. That said, this phone performs adequately. With "fast boot up" disabled, the boot time is REALLY slow however. Once it's up and running, it keeps up with almost every input but it will occasionally have a heart attack and start sputtering like a 1978 Chevy Vega. The camera could use some help, in regards to taking clearer pictures. Definitely adequate, but not stellar. Now, the best feature of the EVO Deign is its perfect size. The bright, crisp 4" screen is great for every day use. I like how Sprint includes the HTC Hub app, where you can download additional ringtones, wallpapers, etc. all for free. (Note: Verizon does not include this on their HTC phones, so kudos to Sprint.) Like I said, I no longer have this phone, but for the price, it was a phenomenal value.

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9
Boost "where you at"
Phone owned for less than a month

I pretty much have come full circle with the return to an HTC product and for the most part I like the build quality a lot better then other phones. I had a HTC Hero (sprint) and that phone was extremely tough and never had any real issues with it, even though I flashed every known custom rom.

Ok so couple asked me "why did I choose the Boost Mobile? and of all things the HTC Design 4G?" (since it is a wimax phone) I tell them that hey its prepaid, its cheap and sprints coverage in my area is 3G with speeds 10 times faster then Tmo's 2G.

I got the phone at a local Bestbuy and they even priced matched the 25% off deal the website is offering so I got the phone for 225.00 .... and at 55 a month it shouldnt be all that bad.

The phone itself has a beautiful screen, I think I lean more towards liking the S-LCD better then the amoled screens from the past couple phones I have had the pleasure to mess with (even though most didnt have service used them as wifi pmp's)

Well while I was at best buy I did a little test of 4G's (although some say neither is actually 4G technology) to start Tmo's 4G gave me a download speed of 3.238Mbps and upload of 481Kbps with full bars and Sprints wimax in the same location with two bars of service gave me 1.786Mbps download and 1.292Mbps up and this was on the outskirts of the city of Pittsburgh. The wimax results make me wish they could keep wimax around and expand its coverage area.

The battery life is one of the biggest areas of concern, I am looking into an extended battery.

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