[KoukiFC3S]

• Android Community:
  

  The HTC EVO 4G LTE so far has exceeded my expectations as far as battery life.

• Android Police:
  

  The best battery life this side of the RAZR Maxx.

• BriefMobile:
  

  I must say, there isn’t a device that is available today that can compete with the EVO 4G LTE.

• BGR:
  

  *the HTC EVO 4G LTE will easily be one of the most impressive flagship smartphones Sprint has ever released. And one of the ugliest. And one of the slowest.

• CNET:
  

  The HTC Evo 4G LTE is a worthy successor to Sprint's Evo family, as long as you remember one important caveat: until Sprint gets its LTE network off the ground, the Evo 4G LTE won't actually run 4G -- it will be 3G only at first.

• Computer World:
  

  HTC's Evo 4G LTE smartphone is impressive at first glance, but it has drawbacks that make it difficult to recommend.

• Droid Life:
  

  The screen, processor, speed, performance, camera tech, NFC, and all of that fun are as good as it gets.

• Engadget :
  

  it absolutely lives up to its EVO namesake. In fact, we dare say that it's the best Android smartphone you can get on the network.

• Gizmodo (lightning review):
  

  The phone is so good, but the radio situation is so bad. Deal-breaker bad. That said, it's built for a data network that doesn't exist yet.

• GSM Arena:
  

  The HTC Evo 4G LTE is undoubtedly the best-spec'd smartphone currently on offer in the United States.

• IGN:
  

  Lots of promise with not enough return.

• Jon4Lakers:
  
  
• Laptop Mag:
  

  A fantastic display, superfast camera and unlimited data make the Evo 4G LTE a compelling choice, but this Android phone doesn't yet live up to its name.

• Mobile Burn:
  

  Where's the LTE?

• Mobile Tech Review (video review):
  
  
• PC World:
  

  The Evo phones have always been Sprint's strongest offering, and the Evo 4G LTE is no exception. From its beautiful design to the versatile camera to the fast performance, this is Sprint's best phone--and one of the best Android phones available.

• phone Arena:
  

  This is an amazing phone. Definitely the best android phone out there and probably the best smart phone right now.

• Phone Scoop:
  

  To me, the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint presents a conundrum. HTC and Sprint took everything I liked about the One X design and killed it. They kept all the important features and capabilities the same, though. The guts of the device are mostly the same, the software is identical, and the overall performance and daily user experience are great.

• PhoneDog:
  
  
  
• Slashgear:
  

  this device easily beats the rest of the Android devices on its chosen carrier and certainly trumps what HTC has done in the past with every other EVO.

• The Verge:
  

  The Evo 4G LTE's appeal is a question of priorities. If you're committed to Sprint and have no plans on leaving, you should absolutely buy the Evo. It's well-designed, insanely fast, and ready for Sprint's HD Voice and LTE-filled future. I'd recommend it over the Galaxy Nexus and iPhone...

  Will update as new ones come out.

[Phil Nickinson]

Wow. Didn't even wait 18 hours, hunh?

[Crimson]

Quit slacking Phil! We aren't paying you to travel around and have dinner.. oh wait, we aren't paying you.. BUT THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW..

[klau25]

just read it. the phone is awesome! only thing is they didn't go too much about battery life in the review. prob why their review came out before everyone else.

[noah2383]

CNET Review

[jnl813]

They rushed it to be the first, overall they dont recommend the device due to Sprints lack of LTE, once that comes out I am sure they will change their mind.

[SprintDaddy]

I'm glad I live it Houston were they will start turning on towers one at a time any day now.

BTW, did I mention I work on the Sprint network

[jkggg]

I'm glad I live it Houston were they will start turning on towers one at a time any day now.

BTW, did I mention I work on the Sprint network

Please go on... I live in Houston and preordered my EVO LTE. I currently have the original EVO and it would suck to go back to 3G while waiting on LTE to roll out.

[SprintDaddy]

Please go on... I live in Houston and preordered my EVO LTE. I currently have the original EVO and it would suck to go back to 3G while waiting on LTE to roll out.

It won't be like flipping a switch and all of Houston lites up. It will be site by site turn up. They have to get the backhaul in place and then change out alot of the cell site equipment. I would not expect too much LTE for another month and then you will be going in and out of LTE coverage, going between upgraded and not upgraded sites.

[jkggg]

Any idea on what kind of performance we can expect? I don't have much gripes with WIMAX when I can get a solid signal.

It won't be like flipping a switch and all of Houston lites up. It will be site by site turn up. They have to get the backhaul in place and then change out alot of the cell site equipment. I would not expect too much LTE for another month and then you will be going in and out of LTE coverage, going between upgraded and not upgraded sites.

[8notime]

I dunno. It seems like a lot of sites rush out previews, not reviews. Sometimes this site takes a little longer, but I notice that they use the phones for a few weeks and include details that I know that the bigger sites don't include.

It looks to me like CNET flipped through the home screens, took a few pictures, did a speed test, highlighted some stuff from HTC's marketing materials, and called it a day. I'd be surprised if they didn't throw the phone down and move on to the next thing after that. No offense to them, but Android isn't really their specialty. I also notice their comments section and reader ratings almost never match the reviewers rating.

My contract is up with Verizon, so I'm definitely looking at this as an option to my less than reliable thunderbolt.

[NicksGarage]

Don't miss out on this very important unboxing video.

http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-ev...eo-walkthrough

[JManekia]

Please go on... I live in Houston and preordered my EVO LTE. I currently have the original EVO and it would suck to go back to 3G while waiting on LTE to roll out.

Well Sprint said Summer, which can go up to August, or even September. Sprint has provided enough information for buyers of this and other LTE phones to be able to decide whether they should get the phone or not. You may end up waiting as long as 4 months at the most for LTE to be flipped on in Houston. But I am hoping it won't be that long.

[jnl813]

Well Sprint said Summer, which can go up to August, or even September. Sprint has provided enough information for buyers of this and other LTE phones to be able to decide whether they should get the phone or not. You may end up waiting as long as 4 months at the most for LTE to be flipped on in Houston. But I am hoping it won't be that long.

Sprint said by 2nd Qtr of 2012 which would be end of June.



So I can wait 1 month for them to turn it on here in Dallas as well.

[DougB541#CB]

My Evo 4G had Wimax in NYC before it was official. That was a good time....easily hitting 12Mbps consistently haha.

[Phil Nickinson]

Sprint said by 2nd Qtr of 2012 which would be end of June.



So I can wait 1 month for them to turn it on here in Dallas as well.

Sigh.

[decke003]

If you have not already done so, you should all check out S4GRU.com . They have an incredible amount of information on the current state of sprint's LTE rollout. You may find that there is a lot more activity going on than a six city rollout would imply.

I for one find it amazing at how fast they are attempting to do, basically, an entire system wide upgrade of their network. An upgrade that will not only put them in line with the competition, but will allow them to upgrade more quickly in the future.

[SprintDaddy]

If you have not already done so, you should all check out S4GRU.com . They have an incredible amount of information on the current state of sprint's LTE rollout. You may find that there is a lot more activity going on than a six city rollout would imply.

I for one find it amazing at how fast they are attempting to do, basically, an entire system wide upgrade of their network. An upgrade that will not only put them in line with the competition, but will allow them to upgrade more quickly in the future.

This. We are putting in a ton of hours to get this network on air. Little fact, this is not just for LTE. The new cell sites have LTE, 1900mhz, iden and newer 800mhz capacity in it. You need more LTE on this site, slap in another blade like radio, etc. Like I said earlier, the sites will start to go live any day now. It won't be long of a wait and it should be alot more full coverage of LTE rather than the spotty wimax coverage.

[kinster02]

I will buy this phone knowing that it won't have LTE because I rarely use WIMAX anyway. I know there will be many on this Site that will buy this phone fully knowing that LTE is not on in their area and they will moan and groan within the first week or two about the phone.

[DougB541#CB]

Add this one:




Reading it now....but it sounds everyone likes the look of the glossy and matte, but complains of finger prints. I hope someone makes skins for the back part.

[klau25]

Add this one:




Reading it now....but it sounds everyone likes the look of the glossy and matte, but complains of finger prints. I hope someone makes skins for the back part.

just finished reading it. I hope they are wrong about the battery or there's a bug. otherwise the battery life is horrible.

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[DougB541#CB]

meh they got the phone 24 hours ago.....I don't know how one can accurately test the battery AND review the phone.


Wait for Andantech's review for proper battery tests imo. My windows Phone i use now can easily last a day and a 1/2 with very moderate use, but if i'm using the phone often goes right to that 10 hour mark quite easily.

Its all on use case. In the video review he says you should be able to get a day out of it easily.

[geomatrix]

A lot of complaints by site reviews for the current lack of LTE from Sprint. I could understand but there making it seem like the phone isn't without it. When the EVO 4g was released, NYC didn't officially see Wimax for another 3-4 months, I was perfectly fine with it, still fine now, I only really have the 4G on when I'm outside, the Hell with most of these Android hating sites

[aclem08]

The Verge has there review up

[decke003]

It really is appearing like sprint should have restricted the review release to a later date like AT&T did.

With no restrictions, these clowns are rushing reviews out the door, without being thorough, and possibly damaging the phones image.