I recently obtained an HTC EVO 4G from Google I/O and have been using it on my recent vacation. I have taken quite a few shots and will attempt to showcase the smartphone’s capabilities.
The EVO has an 8-Megapixel camera, as well as, a LED flash so that your pictures turn out fantastic. Take a look at the images below and post a response in the comments on what you think. Now on to the review:
The on-board camera takes amazing day and afternoon shots and far outdid my wildest expectations. The photos came out crisp and saturated which is quite unusual for a smartphone camera. The photos were so sharp that I wondered if there was some sort of physics trickery going on within the lens.
Depending on the conditions your photos will turn out in a multitude of differnt ways. If you are in the dark your pictures will not turn out as good as you might hope. So this still is not a replacement for a standalone camera.
The camera auto-focuses fast and sharp simply by pressing a finger against the touchscreen. With a 2-Way light emitting diode flash it can brighten up and take quality pictures in some dark spaces.
One flash focuses the camera on the object or person, while the second flash illuminates the subject for the shutter. This is great for candid party shots or night vacation photography.
So, what about the slow processing speed? How do we overcome that? Simple. With a 1GHz Snapdragon processor similar to the one seen in the Nexus One takes very fast and snappy pictures. Very little to no lag even when the phone is under load. The software is on the Google Android Operating System which is constantly getting improvements.
Sadly switching between the two cameras that the phone sports takes far to long at this stage. Hopefully we will see some software updates soon to remedy this. The good news is that the software supports a Widescreen shooting mode which will add an interesting edge to your videos and photos.
The camera can see resolutions as high as 3264 by 1952 when using the 8 Megapixel camera in Widescreen Mode. The camera can see 3264 by 2448 when in the square photo mode. This gives you a lot of resolution to work with especially for post-processing.
With an ISO at around 100 and going all the way to twelve fifty. The 1.3 Megapixel camera goes all the way to 1280 by 960 resolution.
Sometimes and quite annoyingly I sometimes touched the ‘touch-sensitive’ buttons on accident. This opened random applications and widgets on my phone. One time I even accidently called someone. This should be fixed in a future software version.
All in all, the HTC EVO 4G won’t replace your stand-alone camera but it comes a lot closer than any mobile phone before it.
HTC EVO™ 4G Fact Sheet
The ultimate multimedia experience at Sprint 4G speeds
Sprint presents the only 3G/4G Android handset, HTC EVO 4G. EVO, built around the Android 2.1 platform, offers an astonishingly beautiful mobile Internet experence. Built with not only a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, but also with HTC Sense UI so you know that your phone will be fast. HTC EVO also has an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera that works as an HD video camcorder along with a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. Being entertained on the go has never been easier; the HTC EVO has a huge colorful 4.3in display, 3.5 mm headset jack, HDMI output and a built in kickstand. To power all of these features Sprint has been in the process of overhauling their network to the new 4G. With 4G you will be able to share your internet with up to 8 Wi-Fi devices. The 4G network is getting around 10x’s faster speed than that of the 3G network. You can expect to be able to download mp3′s, pics, or video in seconds. With this type of speed you will be able to actually watch streaming video on the go.
PRODUCTIVITY
* 3G/4G capability
* Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ QSD8650 (1GHz) processor
* 4.3” capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback
* World-class HTML browser – bandwidth and quality that rival that of netbooks
* Android 2.1, with access to more than 30,000 apps on Android Market
* GoogleTM mobile services including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM
* Access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words
* Sprint Navigation, with turn-by-turn driving directions and 3D maps
* Updated HTC Sense, award-winning user experience, which includes Friend Stream to integrate Facebook, Twitter and more into a single flow of updates
* Visual voicemail
* Messaging – personal and business email, IM and text messaging
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
ENTERTAINMENT
* 8MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash and 1.3MP front-facing camera
* High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds
* Capture and share HD-quality video (720p) from your phone
* Output pictures, slides and videos in HD quality (720p) via HDMI cable (sold separately)
* Live video sharing with Qik
* Built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV® and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile(SM)
* Bluetooth® 2.1 with A2DP Stereo and EDR
* Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS
* Expandable memory: 8GB microSD card included; supports up to 32GB
SPECIFICATIONS:
* Dimensions: 4.8″ x 2.6″ x .5″ (LxWxT)
* Weight: 6 ounces
* Main display: 4.3” WVGA (800×480) 65K colors
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery
* Memory: 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
1 “Up to 10x faster” based on download speed comparison of 3G’s 600 kbps vs. 4G’s 6 Mbps. Industry published 3G avg. speeds (600 kbps-1.7 Mbps); 4G avg. speeds (3-6 Mbps). Actual speeds may vary. Sprint 4G currently available in over 25 markets and counting, and on select devices. See www.sprint.com/4G for details. Not all services available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G unavailable.
Note: Device features, specifications, services and applications are subject to change.
