Non-biased review on iPhone 4 v. EVO
This is posted in the iPhone forums because the phone being reviewed is an iPhone.
I own an EVO, however got to play with an iPhone 4 for an hour, and can do a pretty good job reviewing it for anyone interested in the EVO.
Overall design
iPhone 4
The iPhone 4 simply looks sexy, the front looks very similar to previous iPhones, not counting the front facing camera on the iPhone 4. The back has an all new glass look that is very sleek and the silver lining around the iPhone and buttons are also very well put together, it is also very thing and very sleek looking.
EVO
This is one of the only android devices that I can honetly say looks pretty sleek. The screen obviously is huge, but the black color in the front of the phone looks very sleek and powerful. The screen is gigantic, the capacitive buttons on the buttom look very clean and organized. The reason I say this is one of the only android devices that looks sleek is because when you look at the mytouch 3g and G1 and all the ugly buttons they have on the bottom it does not make the device look clean. The Evo is thicker than the iPhone 4 but they both have good weight.
Overall
Both devices are very sleek and sexy, but because of the kickstand and red coloring on the EVO, the iPhone 4 wins in terms of overall design.
Screen
iPhone 4
The iPhone has had a 480x320 screen resolution for 3 years, now the iPhone packs a whopping 960x640 resolution screen. And it looks amazing. Before I owned the EVO, I had a hero and Palm pre, both phones had the same resolution as the old iPhone's but the iPhone always had this bright, colorfull display that was unparalleled to any other phone. However when I got the EVO, which has an 800x480 screen resolution the EVO won. Well the iPhone 4 is back in first. The screen is like having a mini High definition TV in your hands. It is crisp, very bright, and the colors look fantastic. The iPhone has always had the most sensitive screen on a phone, which makes it very easy and fun to use.
EVO
The evo packs a 4.3 inch screen with an 800x480 resolution screen and it is huge! I also have an iPod touch that I use, and after using the EVO for 2 days, the iPhone screen just felt tiny. Text looks very clear and organized on the screen, and when you are surfing on the web it is like having a tablet in your hands, the KB is very nice, and gives you plenty of space to type on. EVO has a very nice screen as well.
Overall
Tie. Both devices have positives, that in the end their is no clear winner. If you want a bigger screen the EVO is for you, if you want a sharper more crisp screen the iPhone is for you. And although the EVO has a 4.3 in screen the iPhone still has a 3.5 inch screen, which is not as big, but definitely not a small screen.
Camera
iPhone
Apple was never the type of company that focused on specs and just throwing numbers at you, they are more interested in a good user experience. The iPhone has a 5 megapixel camera with 720P HD video recording, and the photos and videos look great. The previous iPhone models have had 2 and 3 megapixel cameras but still take great looking pictures because they use good quality products. Its not about specs, its about how well it preforms.
EVO
The EVO has an 8 megapixel camera with 720P HD video. The photos and videos also look very nice, but are not as crisp as the iPhones. The EVO has a very very bright flash, as does the iPhone, but the EVO's is just a tad better.
Overall
Both devices have front facing cameras as well, and the same video camera, But the iPhone still takes better more crisp photos and videos. Just because the EVO has better specs does not mean it is a better device. Winner is iPhone here
OS
iPhone
the iPhone OS as always been the easiest and most stable. Yes, it is not custimizable, but it just works. Without bugs or freezing, it works. The home screen is easy to navigate around the device is speedy and very polished. The app store and itunes are also a plus but will be mentioned later.
EVO
Android is a well developed OS, but still not as smooth as IOS. However, it is ver very customizable. You can make your device look and function any way you want, and for alot of people that is a big plus. With widgets, and clocks and apps, you have 7 screens to make your phone look best for you.
Overall
Again, tie. You cannot argue which is better, but you can however voice your opinion and say which is best for you. iPhone is smooth, pretty, and polished, android is customizable, open, and growing.
Apps
iPhone
Their is no arguing that the iPhone's app store is the most impressive app market available. With over 200,000 games and apps, the iPhone is simply awesome. Their really is an app for just about anything. The games are also very nice and fun. I have played a full working version of nazi zombies on a mobile device (iPhone) with no lag and I find that extremely cool. Not to mention the apps and games are all polished and run smooth with no lag.
EVO
with over 40,000 apps and games the Android market is definetly growing, and everyone seems to throw the phrase "open market" around I really have not been impressed with the android market. Their are alot of popular apps and games on Android, but I have not found one app/game on android that has more functionality than an iPhone app. Their are widgets and tweaks for your device in the app market, but in terms of games it falls very short.
Overall
The iPhone is the clear winner simply because it has more apps/games. Not to mention developing for an iPhone is much easier. Think about it since 2007 their have been 4 iPhones out, 3 out of 4 have had almost the same hardware specs in the developers eye, same screen size resolution, buttons, everything. However the iPhone 4 will play everything fine. With android their are over 15 different devices, with different screen sizes resolutions, buttons, everything, things need to updated, things need to be tweaked to work on certain devices. It is confusing. also, in the app store their are no force closes.
support
iPhone
the iPhone has itunes which to some is a pain in the but, but to others very nice. You have music, video, and games all in one place available for you to buy. You have the same charger for your iPod for your phone. Everything works together
EVO
Nice HDMI output slot, kickstand is nice. However the device has a 4.3 in screen which is supposed to be for multi media use, and their is no central place or even tuturiol from HTC, Android, or sprint on how to get movies or videos on to the device which is a huge bummer.
Overall
the iPhone has a slight advantage here because of all the accesories, and itunes support. Android is gaining, but in terms of 3rd party support, and company support the iPhone wins again.
speed (network and device)
iPhone
AT&T seems to be the problem here, and when it comes to a phone you want a reliable network. I owned an iPhone for 3 weeks but had to return it (long story hah) but didn't really have any problems with ATT. But have friends who live within 2 minutes of me who don't recieve calls, get texts hours later, so ATT seems to fall short. And their 3G is supposed to be the fastest, but I have been with sprint for 5 years and have always had great speeds.
Device
The iPhone 4 is fast opening up core apps (tools, notes, SMS, Phone) open up right away, which is awesome, however 3rd part apps, seem to open up pretty quick but not as fast as the EVO's apps.
EVO
Sprint has 4G and it is fast, not to mention their 3G is very impressive too. I have never had a dropped call, or any other problems with Sprint. Their network may not be as large as verizon but is is very fast and stable. And people seem to complain about ATT more than sprint.
The EVO is very fast, and the 6 apps I use the most are the internet browser, sms, email, and market and those are all open because android keeps your last 6 apps open and running, so they open immediatelly. apps from the app market are very quick to open also. So the ghz processor is quicckkk.
Multitasking.
iPhone
Done very well and very polished, didn't find any complaints
Evo
Fast and easy, although apps are always "running" navigating through open apps on both device is very simple.
Overall on both Devices.
It really boils down to personal preference. do you want an open platform that offers customization and a growing app store, or a closed OS that is very stable and smooth, with more apps or games than anyone could imagine.
both devices have ups and downs.
IMO The EVO and the iPhone 4 are the most impressive devices on the market.
Enjoy
