HTC EVO 4G vs HTC T-Mobile G2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC EVO 4G and the HTC T-Mobile G2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Price | $408 | $130 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,300 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 170 g | 180 g |
| Released | Jun 2010 | Oct 2010 |
Summary: HTC EVO 4G is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC EVO 4G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC T-Mobile G2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA), 217 ppi density | 480 x 800 pixels (~252 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) officially; unofficial support up to 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| UI | HTC Sense UI | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7230 Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 800 MHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Internal | 1GB ROM (approx. 358MB user available), 512MB RAM | 4GB storage (1.5GB user accessible), 512MB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8GB card included, supports up to 32GB | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8GB card included, supports up to 32GB |
Main Camera
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 8 MP, autofocus | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, backside illumination, 720p HD video recording | Geotagging, face detection |
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Modules | Single | None |
| Resolution | 1.3 MP | — |
| Features | Fixed focus, front-facing | — |
Battery
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion |
| Talk time | Up to 6 hours (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 1300 mAh |
Body
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 122 x 66 x 12.7 mm (4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches) | 119 x 60.4 x 14.16 mm (4.68 x 2.37 x 0.55 inches) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Features | Built-in kickstand | — |
| Keyboard | — | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard with Z-hinge mechanism |
Comms
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot (via additional plan) |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| HDMI | micro-HDMI port | — |
Launch
| HTC EVO 4G | HTC T-Mobile G2 |
|---|
| Announced | March 2010 | September 2010 |
| Status | Released June 2010 | Released October 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC EVO 4G or HTC T-Mobile G2?
HTC EVO 4G — 1,500 mAh for the HTC EVO 4G versus 1,300 mAh for the HTC T-Mobile G2.
Which is lighter, HTC EVO 4G or HTC T-Mobile G2?
HTC EVO 4G — 170 g for the HTC EVO 4G versus 180 g for the HTC T-Mobile G2.
Which is newer, HTC EVO 4G or HTC T-Mobile G2?
HTC T-Mobile G2 — Jun 2010 for the HTC EVO 4G versus Oct 2010 for the HTC T-Mobile G2.
Is the HTC EVO 4G or the HTC T-Mobile G2 rated higher?
We rate the HTC EVO 4G 8/10 and the HTC T-Mobile G2 8/10.
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