| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $120.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
CDMA / EVDO
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| Launch | Announced | 2011, January. Released 2011, January |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 117 x 60 x 16 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.63 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 65K colors |
| Size | 3.6 inches, 36.9 cm2 (~52.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Platform | OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2 | |
| CPU | 800 MHz Scorpion | |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Internal | 2GB 512MB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Selfie camera | Single | Yes |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Features |
MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA9 player MP4/H.264/WMV9 player Organizer Document viewer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input |
|
| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 146 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 0.72 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 120 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the HTC EVO Shift 4G
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the HTC EVO Shift 4G enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 3.6 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2. This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 1500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the HTC EVO Shift 4G presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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