HTC EVO 4G vs Samsung Epic 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC EVO 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Price | $408 | $20 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 170 g | 155 g |
| Released | Jun 2010 | Aug 2010 |
Summary: HTC EVO 4G is ahead on our rating, screen size, main camera. Samsung Epic 4G is ahead on 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, Samsung Epic 4G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA), 217 ppi density | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) officially; unofficial support up to 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) |
| UI | HTC Sense UI | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QSD8650 Snapdragon S1 | Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Internal | 1GB ROM (approx. 358MB user available), 512MB RAM | 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8GB card included, supports up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32GB (16GB card included) |
Main Camera
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Resolution | 8 MP, autofocus | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, backside illumination, 720p HD video recording | LED flash, Geo-tagging |
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| Resolution | 1.3 MP | — |
| Features | Fixed focus, front-facing | — |
| Single | — | VGA |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 6 hours (3G) | — |
| Charging | — | Standard charger |
Body
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 122 x 66 x 12.7 mm (4.8 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches) | 124.5 x 64.5 x 14.2 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 0.56 inches) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.0 oz) | 155 g (5.47 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Features | Built-in kickstand | — |
| Keyboard | — | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| HTC EVO 4G | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA |
| 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 | Samsung Epic 4G |
|---|
| Announced | March 2010 | August 2010 |
| Status | Released June 2010 | Released August 31, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, HTC EVO 4G or Samsung Epic 4G?
Samsung Epic 4G — 170 g for the HTC EVO 4G versus 155 g for the Samsung Epic 4G.
Which is newer, HTC EVO 4G or Samsung Epic 4G?
Samsung Epic 4G — Jun 2010 for the HTC EVO 4G versus Aug 2010 for the Samsung Epic 4G.
Is the HTC EVO 4G or the Samsung Epic 4G rated higher?
We rate the HTC EVO 4G 8/10 and the Samsung Epic 4G 7/10.
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