HTC EVO View 4G
#7167
Microsoft Surface 2
#6824Category Breakdown
HTC EVO View 4G
Microsoft Surface 2
Performance
47.660.4
Camera
14.119.1
Display
40.023.1
Battery
28.11.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.422.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
20.221.9
Summary
- The HTC EVO View 4G features a 7.0-inch LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface 2 has a larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is equipped with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 4 processor and 2GB of RAM, compared to the EVO View 4G's single-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Surface 2 supports 1080p video recording, while the EVO View 4G is limited to 720p.
- The EVO View 4G has a 4000 mAh battery, while the Surface 2's battery specifications are not provided, but it is heavier at 675.9g compared to the EVO's 425g.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the EVO View running Android 2.4 and the Surface 2 utilizing Windows RT, offering distinct user interfaces and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC EVO View 4G
Microsoft Surface 2
General
Release Date
2011, June 24
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMSFor Sprint
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.6"
Type
LCD
TFT
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
PPI
600
1920
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40
CPU
1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
GPU
N/A
ULP GeForce (72 cores)
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
3.5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
Li-Ion, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
196 x 112 x 13 mm (7.72 x 4.41 x 0.51 in)
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)
Weight
425 g
675.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
CDMA / EVDO
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass