HTC EVO 4G vs iPhone 4

Alan Harten

HTC EVO 4G vs iPhone 4

If you want to make a comparison between the HTC EVO 4G and the iPhone 4 based on sales alone, then there is little point in reading any further, as this week’s pre-sales for the iPhone easily smashed any previous sales numbers.

But of course there are some other factors that may influence many people when choosing between these two new communication devices. On paper, there really seems to be very little difference between the two units, which share many similar features.

If screen size is important to you, then the HTC EVO 4G has it, with a 4.3 inch screen compared with 3.5 from the iPhone 4, but conversely the iPhone offers 960 x 640 pixel resolution and the HTC has 800 x 480.

Overall size is very similar, with the only real difference being that the iPhone is slightly slimmer at 0.37 inches compared to 0.5 inches.

As far as the cameras are concerned the iPhone offers an auto-focus 5.0-megapixel with the possibility of 720p HD video. The Evo comes out punching with 8.0-megapixels, making it a superior option.

For those who are interested in disk capacity, iPhone has two offerings, 16 GB and 32 GB. In comparison, the HTC can only offer a miserable one GB, but it does have the option of a 32 GB card fitting into a slot.

Battery life is rated at seven hours for iPhone talk time, with six hours of Internet on the 3G network. Unfortunately the HTC offers no definition of its potential battery life, making it a possible reason for concern. Additionally, reviews of the HTC EVO 4G indicate that battery life is exceptionally poor when using the device on the 4G network.

Both models are set to retail and $199, with the 32 GB version of the iPhone retailing at $299, making the decision between the HTC EVO and the iPhone 4 impossible to call on price.

It should also be noted that the HTC EVO is available on multiple networks, while iPhone 4 users are stuck with AT&T unless they wish to jailbreak and void their warranty. This could potentially be the largest drawback for the iPhone for some users.

In the past, when we’ve published similar articles, there has been very outspoken support and criticism for both devices. When it all boils down, however, these two devices are very comparable, with both having advantages and disadvantages. The decision between the two is really a matter of personal preference. We’ll leave it at that, and let you make your decision based on the features that matter most to you.