Android Central's Hands-on with the Sprint HTC EVO 3D

**Cory Streater** · 03-22-2011, 09:16 PM

New day, new phone, and new forum!

Dieter and Phil were lucky enough to get some hands-on time with this bad boy today. Check out the full blog post here, with lots of pictures and first impressions.

Spec wise here's what we're looking at:

(2) 5-megapixel stereoscopic cameras on the backside.
3D recording and playback capability
4.3" qHD (960x540) touchscreen
dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, at 1.2GHz.
1 GB of RAM, 4GB of onboard storage
3.5mm headset jack and microUSB port for connectivity
1730mAh battery
No kickstand (like the EVO), but there will be a case/stand accessory tad A little taller than the longer than the EVO 4G and weighs six ounces.
Physical camera button.
Toggle switch for the 2D/3D camera.
In 2D mode, video shoots at 1080p. In 3D, it's at 720p resolution.
Front facing camera for video recording/chatting
Proximity, light, and G-sensor's
GPS navigation & digital compass
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
HDMI port
Android 2.3 OS
HTC Sense UI.

**Fubie** · 03-22-2011, 09:32 PM

Awesome. I'm stoked. Thanks for the info and coverage!

**Fitz39** · 03-22-2011, 09:52 PM

do we know the resolution of the front facing cam?

**Coop1979** · 03-22-2011, 10:53 PM

1.3

**ricky99797** · 03-22-2011, 11:25 PM

:O
I love this thing, the back of the phone is sexier then any phone (imo).
I cannot wait to buy this, I will be first in line

**HawaiiD** · 03-22-2011, 11:54 PM

I'd gladly trade in the 3d cam for a say a regular 8-12MP cam, kickstand and the Micro/USB being on the bottom.

**crgrapid** · 03-23-2011, 02:25 AM

is it just me or does any one else not like the look of the lock screen

**liggy** · 03-23-2011, 09:49 AM

when can I buy it?

**trooper54** · 03-23-2011, 01:38 PM

Cory,

Does this mean your in on the EVO 3D?

**MannyZ28** · 03-24-2011, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by liquidjesus

Cory,

Does this mean your in on the EVO 3D?

Cory has had just about every other high end phone, I would be surprised if he passed on this one. You are going to pass on the echo, right cory? ;-)

**NewYorkChic** · 03-24-2011, 09:18 AM

this iso sexy

**garrettfarnum** · 03-24-2011, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by crgrapid

is it just me or does any one else not like the look of the lock screen

You can change it to 6 other lock screens. I'm sure HTC would include an OG sense unlock screen

**Fletch75** · 03-24-2011, 02:53 PM

I think im right there with you. The 3d is a cool little feature but not that great a deal id have to see how it does but I'd definatly like the kickstand,the hdmi on the bottom and an 8mp camera with macro feature. I do love they put the camera button on this one though as the tap screen on the current evo sucks as well as its flash which white washes all pics. I use the fx camera app instead as it makes pics much better. I don't like the skinner screen either.Guess thats why we root and rom lol

**rxc777** · 03-24-2011, 03:08 PM

I am absolutely gonna get one!!!!!!!!!! :d

**Fletch75** · 03-24-2011, 03:11 PM

Just checked the HTC site looks like they have this as a 3G only phone which makes no sense at all. if it's not 4G why would you bother making this thing??Your going to stream live 720 p 3d blu ray quality movies then speed is really needed

**trooper54** · 03-24-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Fletchguy

Just checked the HTC site looks like they have this as a 3G only phone which makes no sense at all. if it's not 4G why would you bother making this thing??Your going to stream live 720 p 3d blu ray quality movies then speed is really needed

.... really dude...

**lshelmir** · 03-25-2011, 04:27 PM

HTC Specs Page:

Network
CDMA2000 1x/ EVDO rev. 0/ EVDO rev. A network and 4G WIMAX

It wouldn't be a "EVO" without WIMAX.

**kinster02** · 03-25-2011, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by crgrapid

is it just me or does any one else not like the look of the lock screen

It must be you and a few others but I happen to love that new lock screen with easy access to my four most used apps at the ready.

**RUSH** · 03-26-2011, 05:11 PM

Watching a video of this device, and actually holding and playing with it •> is totally different. This phone is awesome.. and most definitely going to be Sprint leading selling device - alongside the EVO 4G of course.

**JSALDIVAR** · 04-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Got to play with the EVO 3D last night at a work meeting (work at Sprint obviously) and must say the phone is awesome. The screen resolution is very clear a lot better then what I have on my EVO. The camera takes good pictures, and the new sense is flat out amazing (newer sense then what is on the Thnuderbolt). As far as the 3D goes its not what everyone thinks, the image does not pop out of the screen, it looks like your looking into a box. Its nice and all but very hard to look at, you have to look at it in the right angel or it will be very hard on the eyes.

On another note, the HTC reps said that the current EVO and EVO Shift will update to the newest sense. Looks like the same Sense that will come on the HTC Flyer or View

**RUSH** · 04-06-2011, 12:47 PM

As far as the 3D goes its not what everyone thinks, the image does not pop out of the screen, it looks like your looking into a box. Its nice and all but very hard to look at, you have to look at it in the right angel or it will be very hard on the eyes.

I knew it wasn't like that.

I just like the fact that it's an upgrade to the original Evolution.(evo)

**mikiemike** · 04-07-2011, 11:23 AM

looks and sounds great! if i can grab it on upgrade I'm in...

**chong67** · 04-13-2011, 05:17 PM

OK. I will wait then. I just wonder how much it will be. My contract is over but I dont like to do contracts. But the SERO is unbeatable for individuals.

**mtmjr90** · 04-14-2011, 05:16 PM

Steps to getting my Evo 3D:

1) Trade in Evo 4G with Sprint for a spiffy new one (screen discoloration complaint)
2) A week before Evo 3D release, switch Sprint service to my old Blackberry Curve 8330 (god help me)
3) Sell Evo 4G
4) Buy Evo 3D with $75 one-year credit and ~$200-250 from selling Evo 4G

I really hope to get away with upgrading early for less than $200

**linzgeneral** · 05-06-2011, 07:23 AM

[QUOTE=JSALDIVAR;805191]Got to play with the EVO 3D last night at a work meeting (work at Sprint obviously) and must say the phone is awesome. The screen resolution is very clear a lot better then what I have on my EVO. The camera takes good pictures, and the new sense is flat out amazing (newer sense then what is on the Thnuderbolt). As far as the 3D goes its not what everyone thinks, the image does not pop out of the screen, it looks like your looking into a box. Its nice and all but very hard to look at, you have to look at it in the right angel or it will be very hard on the eyes.

On another note, the HTC reps said that the current EVO and EVO Shift will update to the newest sense. Looks like the same Sense that will come on the HTC Flyer or View[/QUOTE

Can you elaborate a bit more on the new screen resolution? Is the text much, much more crisper as in can barely see pixels? Is the color much better than the EVO4G? I am a stickler for increased resolution and this is the one thing that most reviews dont say much about. Thanks for the feedback.