HTC EVO Design 4G
#5554
HTC Hero S
#5553Category Breakdown
HTC EVO Design 4G
HTC Hero S
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.754.7
Summary
- The HTC EVO Design 4G and HTC Hero S both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the EVO uses an LCD while the Hero S employs S-LCD technology.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset, 1.2 GHz CPU, and 4GB of RAM, offering similar capabilities.
- In terms of camera, both models have a 5 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, with video recording at 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1520 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The EVO Design 4G is slightly heavier at 147.4g compared to the Hero S at 130g, and the Hero S is marginally more compact in dimensions.
- Both run on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI, but the EVO is upgradable to Android 4.0, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO Design 4G
HTC Hero S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For SprintAlso known as HTC Hero 4G, HTC Kingdom
For US Cellular
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
LCD
S-LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
1520 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
121.9 x 61 x 11.9 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
115 x 60 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
Weight
147.4 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes