Iphone 4 vs EVO 4g!
So with the launch of this new iPhone 4 it seems that the beloved EVO 4G has some competition, or does it?
Sprint launched the EVO 4G on June 4th for 200 bucks, the Apple iPhone 4 released today twenty days later for the same 200 bucks.
But how do they stack up against each other?
Internally speaking there are some pretty nice stuff; firstly the EVO and Iphone 4 run 1GHZ processors. The only real difference between these processors is, the iPhone 4 runs the Apple A4 processor (Samsung to be exact), while the EVO 4G is running the popular SnapDragon Processor.
Moving forward, the primary or forward facing camera on the Sprint EVO 4G is 8 megapixels and on the iPhone 4 it is only 5 megapixels. But I’m sure we can look past simple megapixels right?
When recording video is in question, the iPhone 4’s video recording capabilities is listed as 720p at 30 frames per second, the EVO’s falls a littel short of that recording in 720p but only at 25 frames per second.
Let’s move on to the screen, the iPhone 4’s screen is 3.5 inches and displays 960 x 640 pixel resolution (without yellowing), the EVO 4G is 4.3 inch screen and displays 800 x 480 pixel resolution.
The Sprint EVO is running on 3G/4G depending on where you are in the world, the Apple iPhone 4 is running 3G speeds on At&t.
The EVO is considerably heavier than the iPhone 4 weighing in at 6 ounces, and the lightweight iPhone 4 being a scrawny 4.8 ounces.
Both the iPhone 4 and the EVO 4G have video conferencing with their front facing cameras, the iPhone 4 is using a proprietary service called Facetime and the EVO 4G is equipped with an application called Qik which is accessible over 3G and 4G wireless, as opposed to Facetime which is a Wi-Fi only application.
The iPhone 4 is sporting some pretty power in the “sensors” department; the iphone 4 has a three-axis gyro, a digital compass, a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor and GPS. While the EVO 4G has all of that except the digital compass and the ever amazing three axis gyro.
There are some more details between the two phones, I have picked out some of the key components that make these two phones amazing devices.
Pairing these two phones, reminds me of the old fashioned Mac vs PC debate, where it is simply a subjective opinion. Mine can do this, and yours can’t. While most of the time you don’t use the feature anyway.
So whose side are you on?
I’m with the EVO if it matters to anyone.
Apple and EVO lovers stand up and tell me why your phone is better.
Tags: HTC, Apple, iphone 4, Sprint EVO 4G, apple iphone 4
Badfish; you are a f@#king douchebag (you know what that is? Look it up), that is all.
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Sorry “eRic” am sorry for your lack of maturity I know very well what am missing which is complete useless to my personal use, and I actually know very well how to manage/ use the evo next time don’t sound like this is your first smartphone, “which you did by the way” I can see your one of those geeks that spend 99.9 % of there free time using there toy. it’s ok buddy enjoy your first new smartphone. I can see your really emotionally aroused.
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All of these comparisons of this and that vs iphone…when is any one gonna mention that no other phone in the world edits HD video in real time but the iphone.
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Jay! Your Battery Info has arrived! I personally have the EVO and completely LOVE the phone. there is nothing that will change my mind to make me want to go back to the iPhone. My only issue that i stumbled upon was the Battery Life. For the first few days that i had the EVO, (when i was still figuring everything out and playing around) the battery wouldnt last more than 4 or 5 hours on a full charge. i ordered an extra battery and a seperate wall charger so that i could swap the batteries and recharge with ease. I am still very glad that i got the extra battery, but i also found and app that extended my battery life to last the entire day. the app is called “Advanced Task Killer”. all the app does is it kills all the apps when ever you turn off the phone screen so that the phone is litterally sitting idol, waiting for you to do something with it. I love the app and it makes my phone last the entire day with ease.
If you dont have the “ATK” app, the EVO will keep all of the Apps running while the phone is “sleeping”. The app simply “Kills” all the other apps so that the phone can rest when you are not using it.
The app saved me time and money. I love my EVO and wouldnt trade it for anything. It is by far the most useful and advanced phone i have ever owned! GO EVO!
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How about the external antenna issues with the iCrap4? And the lame answers from Apple? AT&T has fickle service anyway, coupled with the hardware issues: That racks up one disappointing user experience.The iPhone3GS is solid!!! Why mess that up? Geez!
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What about its beautiful 4.3″ screen, large enough to render your iPad or reader as redundant? This phone has it all, the next generation platform, 4G and everything you could want on a portable device. I am amazed on how well they made this phone.
Using this phone for the last 3 weeks has been amazing. I have had absolutely no problems with the phone or network. When I first bought the phone I disabled the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G radios since I don’t live in a 4G area and bought myself two batteries with a charging dock from Ebay for $9.95 in case I might need them in the future. When I went to Portland I turned on the 4G radio and was delighted to see how well the 4G network worked. Believe me, once you get on a 4G network you will never want to go back to 3G. Let’s hope they bring 4G to LA, NY, DC and Boston asap as they have promised.
This phone is as good as it’s going to get in 2010, esp. when you consider the impending Froyo upgrade.
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The Evo wins hands down. The phone has a faster processor, faster network, larger screen, does wireless Video Conf with other devices using 3G,4G & Wi-Fi and is not locked to just another Evo, wireless tethering of up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices, HDMI output, Larger screen, 8MP camera with dual Flash vs 5MP camera with single Flash, 1.3MP front facing camera vs. 0.3MP camera on iPhone. Adobe Flash enabled. Removable Battery, SD memory slot.
Its Android OS is expected to be upgraded soon to Android 2.2, which will enhance the battery life and increase the processing speed by 2 to 5 times its current speed, which BTW already is faster than the iPhone.
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@jr2010
Ha! I love your comment. Makes life simple. I agree, for people that don’t know how to use a smartphone (dumb people) and need things kept simple, the iPhone is the way to go. Enjoy not knowing what you are missing!
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The EVO. The EVO is like Mary Ann. Still really sexy, but maybe not as much as Ginger. But boy can Mary Ann bake a coconut cream pie! And she does everything ernestly. Ginger might have all the glamour and maybe more techniques in bed, but she can’t bake a pie worth crap. And in the end she controls when and where you get some and demands diamond jewelry before she gives up the goods. Who needs that?
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Whatever maybe IPHONE ROCKS..
Compare the sales rate.
the resolution is amaizingly stunning in the new IPHONE..
Also the speed of IPHONE will be great!!!!!!!!
IPHONE never goes down in its status..
It’ll be no.1 ALWAYS.
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Evo. ..Simple as that. Funny, I used to have AT&T and the iPhone. . I look at the iPhone now and it looks dated. VIVA LA EVO!
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I am definitely getting the Evo. Sprint’s plans are consumer friendly. Battery can be upgraded if needed. Video calling on EVO on 3G / 4G / Wifi. Customer service is awesome. All three of these are something the iPhone can’t do… EVO all the way!! Congratulations HTC and Sprint!!
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EVO without a doubt. Open architecture alone is worth the price. Android is closing in fast as the preferred developer preference. I can’t understand why people cannot realize that Apple has completely brainwashed them into believing that anything with an “i” in front of it is the best thing ever wthout even revewing it. Sad. Apple has become the embodiment of Orwellian Out of Contral Corporate greed and Iron fisted domination. It’s time to “Sink The Bismarck”…Oh by the way, the EVO DOES have a Magetometer (Digital Compass) Simply download the Compass app to utilize it. It adjustable for walking, driving and even nautical use. I use it all the time.
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- Family Data Plan on Sprint is cheap I have 8 phones and Pay less than $45 for each phone.
- Free PAM on Evo using PDA net or Easy Tether and not limit data (I use 16gb with my 8 phones)
- Customize screen on EVO is fantastic
- Most apps on android are free and add more than 12k by month
- 4.3 screen is a plus
- Skyfire internet browser is the best with flash support
- Qik is very simple to use for video chat
- download free music from market place apps
The EVO is very addictive phone all people around you want to see it
The iphone wins in other aspect but in general Sprint and EVO is a better options to all. (user pay less, unlimited data, most free apps and no restrictions)
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Apple lovers… All I ever hear from you are callow remarks about a product that is aesthetically superior but functionally mediocre. I rarely hear constructive, non-biased breakdowns of iPhone and Android based products.
Do you even know what “callow” means? Look it up. There’s an app for that. I know what you’re thinking. “Every Apple hater uses that slogan to be witty.” Note that Apple prides itself on that slogan, so they have to live with it.
Oh yeah. And Apple humpers (i.e. sell-outs) who do know what “callow” means, you are even more pathetic for using your self perceived brain power to justify your Apple humping addiction.
“But mommy, it’s so pretty. The last one was so cool and way way better than all of the other phones. Therefore, this one must be even better than all of the other ones, right? I want to be cool and have an iphone 4. So many people waited in line for it, so that must mean that it’s better than the other phones. I even heard that they had a super-duper amount of pre-orders for it.”
I have a request, Apple humpers… Get some crayons, draw pictures of unicorns with iPhone 4s and send them to me. I’m about to run out of toilet paper.
Much appreciated.
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Face time is, open. Meaning that any one can use this standard…
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Evo all the way!!! skype video chatting makes the icing on the cake!!! well all of the comment here just tell that evo is the Iphone 4 killer.. notice out of 17 comments only one favors to iphone.. Lol so 1:17 ration including the writer of this article.. sweet! EVO rocks!!!
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iphone 4 all the way. i love my new toy. go steve keep up the great job!
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Hey Bryan, you nailed it with you’re comment about the plans. AT&T is a hundred or thousand year old company that pulls its old fashion tricks. I’m not saying a company shouldn’t make money, they should make lots of it. But in this case, the have the lockdown on the iphone, and have chosed to raise their rates on internet plans and have cancelled the idea of unlimited internet. I guarantee you if Verizon had the iphone 4, AT&T wouldn’t change their data rates.
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EVO for sure – DEFINITELY! Like most posts said on this blog…EVO has the upper hand on the plans…Sprint is cheaper with pretty much unlimited everything. Video chat is available 3g/4g/wifi – basically can use it anywhere anytime as opposed to Iphone 4 only restricted to wifi.
iphone is a good phone, no doubt, reason why these two are being compared…but DEFINITELY the iphone is NOT 4g which all apple lovers tend to think….ITS STILL RUNNING ON 3G.
TO xfsasx … no offense but WHY WOULD you buy the iphone 4 and say you use your gfs EVO device tethering to connect with your iphone so you can get 4g connection….makes no sense…you’re just stating the fact how much more useful the EVO is compared to the iphone when it comes to it’s Hotspot feature
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Hello Jay, in terms of the battery life on the EVO, you don’t need to really worry about there, there are more concerning issues. The EVO is a battery juicer and it’s going to drain a lot out of the phone. The plus side is you can always buy an extended 3-4 thousand MAH battery that take care of your needs.
When it comes to the iphone 4, the battery is internal, so you’re stuck with what the oem standard battery provides. It seems both devices have so far had their own share of issues, its only day 1 of the iphone, so we have to wait and see what else is up.
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Ok,
I’ve been trying to decide between the iphone and the evo and the responses so far don’t seem biased at all (rolling eyes)
I played with the Evo and loved it, although I have heard a lot about the lack of battery life. Anyone care shed some light on that?
–Jay
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EGO ALL THE WAY
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My girl bought the evo and I really liked it. I waited five hours in line for the iPhone 4 and now that I got it, I really got what expected (an iPhone 3G) other then the housing everything is the same. Some little things here and there that are different but wow no big deal. I will be dropping iPhone 4 and go for the htc evo.
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EVO 4G all the way, baby. I’m watching District 9, Predator, and Transformers on this phone with my kid on a road trip, and we’re LOVING the massive screen. I’ve got a 46-in Toshiba 1080p HDTV that I sit 8 feet away from, but this phone looks a whole lot like it if I place it about 10 inches away. NOT BAD AT ALL!
Okay, I’m sorry but it’s preachin’ time: I can’t stand Apple anymore. They make you buy (duh) more Apple stuff, whether you’re a developer or a consumer (or both). There’s capitalism (good in theory) and there’s greed (bad in any scenario). Apple is greedy and their ads – full of really cool music but really smug actors – really tick me off. “Look at me I’m cool don’t you want to be cool like me why aren’t you looking at me I’m better than anyone else because I call myself a Mac blah blah blah” campaigns sicken me too. What else sickens me? Let’s see: Their business practices (you MUST marry AT&T, really? really…?), their treatment of the Gizmodo reporter who first broke the story on the “lost” iPhone 4 six months ago, their opposition to Flash tech (while Adobe has done nothing but rave about Apple for years), and the fact that they do all manner of little things with every bit of hardware/software they make in order to make you buy everything directly from them. Proprietary equipment and such. Google believes in freedom to choose. Even friggin Windows plays nice with most everything (maybe not quite like Linux or Linux-based Android, but not terrible really). Screw Apple, screw their lawsuits with HTC & everyone else, screw Steve Jobs and the cancer horse he got off of. One day, Apple, your minions will turn against you…
8-X
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EVO 4g. Bigger screen. No Apple dictatorship! 4G in my area! Much cheaper plans for EVO than iPhone 4 for unlimited text and unlimited mobile to mobile. Unlimited data on EVO 4g while iPhone 4 is capped to 2GB max. Video calling on EVO on 3G/4G/Wifi. iPhone 4 video calling is restricted to wifi (means you are mostly home and can just use skype instead of iphone) and iPhone to iPhone!
EVO 4g all the way!!
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evo is the best
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Evo! Its a beast. Its fast. Its beautiful. Plus it has Android….
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I say Evo. It’s just an amazing phone no doubt about it! And the screen size is frkn awesome! Fringe works awesome and I don’t have to use WiFi for it.
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I have both… :-p
I got my girl and Evo and love it!
I got me an iPhone 4 and its amazing!
Even better is when we’re driving around i use her 4g hotspot on my iPhone and boom iphon 4 with 4g!
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Same here. EVO – been using fring with skype service to video chat with friends in other countries over sprint’s network is just damn cool. plus able to use slideit (swype) keyboard layout is another reason why i love this phone.
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Iphone 4 all the way….why?? makes life simple…in every tab…
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Im with EVO also. Sprint’s plans are cheaper. EVO has 4g connectivity, At&t is a crappy network. Unlimited DATA. Wifi tethering 8 connected devices at the same time. So I think you get more for your money with the EVO.
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EVO without a doubt!
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