The HTC Incredible and the EVO 4G are both smartphones from HTC that have a lot in common. Both are based on Android 2.1 operating system, both are priced at $200, and both phones have launch dates in June 2010. While the Incredible is available from Verizon and the EVO from Sprint, both wireless carriers require users of these smartphones to purchase higher-priced data plans.
Comparison chart
 | HTC Droid Incredible | HTC EVO 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.6 oz (130 g) | 6 oz (170 g) |
| Bluetooth | Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRC, PBA version 2.1+EDR | Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, OPP, FTP, PBA, A2DP 1.2, AVRC version 2.1+EDR |
| Camera | Resolution: 8+ megapixel auto-focus / dual LED flash | Resolution: 8+ megapixel auto-focus, LED flash, geo-tagging, brightness control, face detection, spot metering |
| Dimensions | 4.6" x 2.3" x 0.47" (117 x 58 x 11.9 mm) | 4.8" x 2.6" x 0.5" (122 x 66 x 12.7 mm) |
| E-mail client | Protocols Supported: Exchange, POP3, IMAP | Yes |
| Memory card slot | microSD (TransFlash) supports cards up to 32 GB | microSD (TransFlash) 8 GB card included / supports up to 32 GB |
| Browser | Android browser (WebKit-based) supports Flash Lite 4.0 | HTC Android browser (WebKit-based) Flash Lite 4, multi-touch |
| Speakerphone | Half-duplex | Yes |
| Voice dialing | Speaker-independent (automatic) | Speaker-independent (automatic) |
| Flashlight | No | No |
| NFC | No | No |
| Ruggedized | No | No |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes | Yes |
| External Display | No | No |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | No | Yes |
| Ringer Profiles | No | No |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Version: 2.0 High Speed supports mass storage mode | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes |
| Data Tethering | Yes | supports up to 8 devices simultaneously |
| High-Speed Data | Technology: 1xEV-DO rA | Technology: WiMAX plus EVDO Rev. A |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | No | No |
| Touch Screen | Type: Capacitive multi-touch | Type: Capacitive |
| Hard Drive | No | No |
| Instant Messaging | Networks Supported: Google Talk | Networks Supported: Google Talk |
| MMS | Yes | Yes |
| Text Messaging (SMS) | View Style: Threaded | View Style: Threaded |
| FM Radio | Stereo: Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | Supported Formats: AAC, AAC+, MP3, WMA, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | No | No |
| DLNA | No | No |
| Front-Facing Camera | No | Yes |
| Live TV | No | No |
| PictBridge | No | No |
| Streaming Video | Protocol: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, WMV | Yes |
| Video Capture | Resolution: 720p HD (720p with software update) | Resolution: 720p HD |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| SyncML | No | No |
| To-Do List | No | No |
| BREW | No | No |
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | No | No |
| Push-To-Talk | No | No |
| Wireless Carrier | Verizon Wireless Discontinued | Sprint |
| Networks | CDMA 850 / 1900 | CDMA 850 / 1900 WiMAX 2500 |
| Physical design | Bar Internal Antenna | Bar Internal Antenna |
| Built-in memory | 6.4 GB (internal memory available to user for storage) | 440 MB (internal memory available to user for storage) |
| GPS | A-GPS | A-GPS supports LBS |
| Supports enlarging text | No | No |
| Languages supported | English, Spanish | English, Spanish |
| Vibrate mode | Yes | Yes |
| Side buttons | volume | volume on right |
| Picture messaging | No | No |
| Voice recorder | Yes | Yes |
| Operating System | Android version 2.1 or greater (upgradeable) | Android up to version 2.3 with updates |
| Infrared | No | No |
| Auto-complete suggestions for text | Yes | Technology: XT9 plus Swype |
| CPU | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8650 | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8650 |
| Wi-Fi support | Version(s): 802.11 b,g | Version(s): 802.11 b,g |
| Java support | No | No |
| Battery Information | 1300 mAh LiIon | 1500 mAh LiIon |
| Estimated Battery Life (Talk time) | 5.2 hours max. (312 minutes) | 6 hours max. (360 minutes) |
| Screen Type | OLED (Full-Color) | LCD (Color TFT/TFD) |
| Screen Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Screen Colors | 65,536 (16-bit) | 65,536 (16-bit) |
| Screen size | 3.7" diagonal | 4.3" diagonal |
Features Comparison
Similarities
Both the HTC Incredible and the HTC EVO 4G sport 8 megapixel cameras, 480x800 pixel screen resolution, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor Bluetooth, FM radio, GPS, music player, multitouch screens, USB port and the Android browser that supports Flash Lite 4.
Size and Weight
The Incredible is lighter at 4.6 oz (compared to the EVO at 6 oz) and smaller with a 3.7" diagonal screen compared to 4.3" for the EVO.
Memory
The Incredible is shipped with 8 GB of internal memory (6.4GB available for user storage) and a microSD card slot that supports up to 16GB of expanded memory. Verizon also has an introductory offer of a free 2GB microSD card included with the phone. On the other hand, the EVO 4G has a microSD card slot that supports 32 GB of expanded memory. However, the internal phone memory available to the user for storage is only 440MB.
Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot
Both phones allow you to use the data plan and the carriers wireless network to be hooked up with your PC. With the Droid Incredible, you can connect the phone to a PC using a cable and then use the PC to surf the web using the phone as a modem. There is a surcharge for using this feature - users have to pay $15 for 5GB data use per month for tethering (in addition to the cost of the data plan).
With the EVO 4G, tethering goes much further. You can use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect up to 8 devices wirelessly to use Sprint's 4G network. Where 4G is unavailable, the phone falls back to 3G. The fee for this feature is $30 per month but there are rumors this could be free until July 2010 in areas with 4G coverage.
Performance and Reviews
In the opinion of David Pogue at the NY Times, "No question, the Incredible is the best Android phone so far." He also mentions that the Incredible is an extremely fast, responsive phone. Since both phones use the same 1 GHz processor, they are likely to have the same performance. However, battery life is a major drawback because the phones drain battery pretty quickly.
Head to head comparison video
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