HTC Evo 4G LTE
#4870
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
#5281Category Breakdown
HTC Evo 4G LTE
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
Performance
51.549.2
Camera
35.219.1
Display
71.280.4
Battery
18.917.8
Build
16.316.9
Connectivity
49.945.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.628.5
Summary
- The HTC Evo 4G LTE features a slightly larger 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD2 display compared to the 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evo is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, while the Galaxy S II HD LTE uses an older Snapdragon S3, resulting in better performance for the Evo.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Galaxy S II HD LTE has a higher resolution 2 MP front camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the Evo.
- The Evo's battery capacity is 2000 mAh, which is larger than the Galaxy's 1850 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Evo runs on Android 4.0.3 with Sense UI, while the Galaxy initially runs Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.0 with TouchWiz UI, providing a more modern experience on the Evo.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Evo 4G LTE
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE SHV-E120S
Display
Size
4.7"
4.65"
Type
Super IPS LCD2
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.8 x 68.9 x 8.9 mm (5.31 x 2.71 x 0.35 in)
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.5 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
Weight
134 g
130.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
0.12 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass