Apple iPhone 4 versus HTC Evo 4G
CNET compares the Apple iPhone 4 to the HTC Evo 4G.
Nicole Lee Former Editor
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
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Now that Apple has finally announced the
| Apple iPhone 4 | HTC Evo 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 16GB $199; 32GB $299 | $199.99 |
| Colors | Black and white | Black |
| Network | AT&T: Quad-band GSM, 3G where available | Sprint: CDMA, 4G WiMax where available |
| Dimensions | 4.5x2.31x0.37 | 4.8x2.6x0.5 |
| Weight | 4.8 ounces | 6 ounces |
| Operating system | iOS 4 | Android 2.1 |
| Processor | Apple A4 | 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, 802.11b/g/n (802.11n 2.4GHz only) | Yes, 802.11b/g only |
| Screen | 3.5 inches, multitouch, 960x640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi | 4.3 inch, multitouch, WVGA 800x480-pixel resolution |
| Front-facing camera | VGA: Comes with FaceTime video chat | 1.3-megapixel: Compatible with video chat apps like Qik Live and Fring |
| Rear camera | 5.0-megapixel, auto-focus, tap to focus, LED flash, 720p HD video recording | 8.0-megapixel, auto-focus, tap to focus, 2x LED flash. 720p HD video recording |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Multitasking | Yes | Yes |
| Adobe Flash support | No | Yes |
| Memory | Available in 16GB and 32GB. No external storage options | 1GB internal memory. MicroSD card slot accepts 32GB cards |
| Visual voice mail | Yes | Yes |
| Maps | Google Maps with Satellite View, Traffic, and Street View. No free Navigation | Google Maps with Satellite View, Traffic, Street View, and Navigation |
| HDMI output | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi mobile hot spot capability | No | Yes |
| Battery life | Talk time: Up to 7 hours on 3G, 14 hours on 2G. Internet use: Up to 6 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on WiFi. Video playback: Up to 10 hours. Audio playback: Up to 40 hours. Battery is not removable. | Rated times unavailable as of press time; CNET's tested talk time is 5.5 hours on 3G. Battery is removable. |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP supported | 2.1, A2DP supported |
| Voice-data plan | Data plan: $15 for 200MB, $25 for 2GB. Existing customers can keep unlimited data plan for $30. To match it up with Sprint's $79.99 450 voice minutes + unlimited messaging + unlimited data plan, it would cost you $89.99 (It's $84.99 if you have the 2GB/mth instead of the unlimited) | Sprint bundles its data with its voice and messaging plans. $79.99 with 450 minutes, unlimited messaging, and unlimited data, $99.99 with 900 minutes, unlimited messaging, and unlimited data, $109.99 with unlimited everything (Includes mandatory $10 extra for 4G access). Note that the alloted minutes here are only for calls to landlines -- all mobile-to-mobile calls are unlimited. |
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