HTC EVO 3D, EVO View 4G specs leaked ahead of Sprint's CTIA announce?

[Soccerman06]

All signs are pointing to a Sprint blowout at CTIA next week -- and we'll be there, of course! But ahead of that, BGR's claiming a few additional details on the headline devices we scooped not long ago that Sprint should be showing for the first time at the show -- namely, the EVO 3D and EVO View 4G tablet. On the EVO 3D side, this bad boy is shaping up to be a proper EVO 4G successor with a newer 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660 processor, 4.3-inch glasses-free 3D 960 x 540 display (which, like the rumored Pyramid, suggests HTC is following the qHD trend set by Motorola), a whopping 1GB of RAM, 1080p video out, 1.3 megapixel camera up front, and -- of course -- dual 5 megapixel cameras around back for stereoscopic capture. The rumor also pegs Gingerbread at launch along with 3D versions of the Blockbuster and YouTube apps to make sure users have plenty of 3D content out of the gate; that tidbit seems particularly believable considering that YouTube introduced high-quality mobile playback on the EVO 4G last year.

As for the EVO View 4G, it's shaping up to be a CDMA / WiMAX remix of the Flyer -- as expected -- complete with pen input. They're also expected to confirm that the Xoom will be coming in a Sprint flavor (with WiMAX in place of Verizon's LTE, of course) and will be launching "in the coming weeks or months." Looking like it's going to be tough for any other carrier to go this deep at the show -- but hey, we invite 'em to give it a shot.

Minus the whole 3D thing, it looks to be great. Hoping this HDq screen isnt pentile though. Since the 8660 is a dual core version of the current A8 without a die shrink, it may be a power hungry mofo.

 

[tonygeor]

i'm not feeling the whole 3d thing

 

[yh125d]

Minus the whole 3D thing, it looks to be great. Hoping this HDq screen isnt pentile though. Since the 8660 is a dual core version of the current A8 without a die shrink, it may be a power hungry mofo.

The original evo is 65nm though, before everything went to 45nm, so it shouldn't be too different on power.


I'd love a 1 year newer version of my evo, with 1.2DC and some 3d action

 

[CVSiN]

The original evo is 65nm though, before everything went to 45nm, so it shouldn't be too different on power.


I'd love a 1 year newer version of my evo, with 1.2DC and some 3d action

exactly sign me up.. love my EVO dont care about 3d but I'll take the rest of it.

 

[smartpatrol]

Has anybody had any experience with glasses-free 3D screens? Specifically, is the display quality degraded in any way when you use them as a plain old 2D screen?

 

[zerocool84]

CTIA snooping is in full swing today, as the HTC EVO 3D has seen its major specs divulged courtesy of a document within the exhibition halls of the show. True to our initial scoop and subsequent spec leak, we're looking at a 3D-capable successor to the EVO 4G, this one rocking a 1.2GHz dual-core processor (Qualcomm's MSM8660), a 4.3-inch qHD ( 960 x 540) display, dual 5 megapixel cameras around back, and the sweet, sweet promise of 1080p video playback. That's constrained to 720p for viewing 3D content, but there's no denying this new Sprint smartphone's shaping up to be yet another multimedia powerhouse. Specs of the EVO View tablet have also been snapped, marking it as indeed a Sprint rebadge of HTC's 1.5GHz, 7-inch Flyer slate. Look for both to become official at Sprint's presser later this week.

Those specs in the OP seem correct.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/evo-3d-specs-confirmed-1080p-2d-video-720p-3d-dual-cameras-1/




Also Nexus S 4G was announced today for Sprint.

For a while, it seemed like the 850 / 1900MHz 3G version of the Nexus S that'd work on AT&T, Bell, Telus, and Rogers would be the next one to show up, but Sprint ended up emerging as the frontrunner more recently -- and now it's official. The Nexus S 4G stays true to the T-Mobile-flavored original, offering an unfettered stock Gingerbread experience; it's fractions of a millimeter thicker and a couple grams heavier, but the real change is inside where you'll find both CDMA / EV-DO and WiMAX radios -- hence the "4G" in the name. There'll be a menu option for turning WiMAX on and off -- good for those times when you value battery life over breakneck browsing speeds -- and considering Sammy's prior experience rolling the Epic 4G for Sprint, we're cautiously optimistic that the Nexus S hardware will make the transition from GSM with minimum pain. The new version will be available "this spring" for $199.99; follow the break for Samsung's full press release.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/google-nexus-s-4g-with-wimax-announced-for-sprint/

 

[Soccerman06]

I have a feeling this Q8660 is going to be a OC beast, same cpu (and gpu) will hit 2ghz in the netbook segment, only thing you have to worry about is battery power and possible heat dissipation in the phone.

 

[shabby]

That qualcomm MSM8660(identical to msm8260, only modem differs) seems pretty weak compared to the a9 soc's from ti/nvidia/samsung, its gpu is even weaker than the original galaxy s.

http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/for...60-smartbench-2011-result-have-been-revealed/

 

[stlc8tr]

Check out the thread that was in your benchmark link.

http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/131928-what-features-do-you-want-evo-2-a-11.html#post2450295

Dude is on the dev team. Claims that the memory fix almost doubles the GLbench score. Has lots of other good things to say about the Evo 3D. Goes on to say in another post that he has OC'ed it to 2Ghz without issues. Yowza!

 

[zerocool84]

Evo 3D

There's not exactly a lot of surprises left at this point, but Sprint has just officially announced that it will be the exclusive carrier for the brand new HTC EVO 3D. The standout feature here is of course that 4.3-inch, glasses-free 3D display, but the phone is far from just a gimmick -- you'll also get a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, WiMAX connectivity (including mobile hotspot support), dual 5 megapixel cameras with a flash 'round back, a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera, support for 1080p video playback (or 720p for 3D content), and Android 2.3 with Sense. Still no word on pricing, but you can look for it to be available sometime this summer.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-officially-announced-for-sprint/

Evo 3D Hands On:

We've just put our paws on the EVO 3D for the first time, and what struck us immediately is that it's not as beefy, bulky, or overwhelming as the 4.3-inch display or specs might have you believe -- if you're familiar with the EVO 4G, you'll feel right at home here (and you might even be pleasantly surprised). The screen's stereoscopic 3D effect is about as good as what we've seen on the Optimus 3D in the past -- very good head-on with decreasing effectiveness as you move your head to the side. The 2D / 3D switch along the side is for the camera, not the display; it seems that all management of the screen's capabilities is managed in software alone. Check out the shots in the gallery below; now if you'll excuse us, we're going to go play with this monster some more!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on/




EVO View 4G

Sprint has stopped playing coy about one of the worst-leaked devices in recent memory and has at long last made it official. The EVO View 4G is a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 Android tablet with a 1.5GHz processor, 5 megapixel rear- and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a WiMAX radio, and HTC's loving application of Sense for a UI. If all this sounds familiar, it'll be because we're really talking about HTC's Flyer tablet, introduced at last month's MWC, and just like it, the EVO View will also feature the HTC Scribe capacitive stylus. The Evo View 4G will ship with 32GB of storage "this summer." You'll now find the full press release and spec sheet (including a healthy gigabyte of RAM and a 4000mAh battery) after the break, and some preliminary shots below. Full hands-on to come!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprint-makes-evo-view-4g-tablet-official-1-5ghz-wimax-7-inch/

Evo View 4G Hands On:

Well, if you were keeping abreast of the happenings at Mobile World Congress, then Sprint's EVO View 4G launched today at CTIA may seem pretty familiar to the HTC Flyer you saw there. These two HTC devices are essentially the same, with just a couple of minor cosmetic differences and some UI changes shown in the video that follows. We're still not completely sure about the Scribe pen, though it certainly is an entertaining thing to play with. The Evernote app makes great use of the stylus allowing images to be scribbled on and saved, notes recorded -- with voice and your text input -- and of course everything can be shared. We're not massive humans here at Engadget, and we're happy to report that the device can still stay planted fairly comfortably in hand. A standout amenity is the ability to drop apps from the lockscreen onto a small target, and have that app open immediately rather than having to go find it once you've unlocked the device. All this and more is just below the fold.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprints-htc-evo-view-4g-hands-on-with-video/

 

[Sheep]

I'm quite happy with my EVO and can easily see going another year with it (especially considering the HUGE custom ROM community behind it), but if the EVO 3D has significantly better battery life that might convince me to buy it.

 

[Krynj]

I got my Evo on launch day last year, and it looks like I'll be doing the same thing for the Evo 3D. There hasn't been a single phone on the market that looked even remotely appealing enough to pull me away from the Evo until today. I don't care about the 3D aspect (though it's still kinda cool. I mean, why not, right?) But the rest of the specs are just awesome.

I usually upgrade my phones once every 8 months, and the Evo 4G is the first device that has made me break this cycle. I could gladly go another year or two with it, but, for a couple hundred bucks, why not just upgrade? I'm a heavy user, so, it's not money wasted for me. I like staying current.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Why is 3D such a big deal?

 

[Sheep]

Why is 3D such a big deal?

For me, it's not even a consideration--fortunately you can turn it off altogether. People are drooling over this because the phone's specs are phenomenal even if you completely disregard the 3D factor.

 

[you2]

What's the screen resolution if you turn off 3d ? This thing looks hot (bit heavy; heavier than the Evo) but they claim it has very good battery life and if it has good reception/microphone than it might be my bag of tea.

 

[Soccerman06]

What's the screen resolution if you turn off 3d ? This thing looks hot (bit heavy; heavier than the Evo) but they claim it has very good battery life and if it has good reception/microphone than it might be my bag of tea.

It is the exact same weight as the current evo.

 

[stlc8tr]

What's the screen resolution if you turn off 3d ?

It's qHD or 960x540.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

How does the dual core on the EVO 3D compare to the dual core on the iPad?

 

[MrX8503]

Looks like the EVO 3D is the fastest and smoothest Android smartphone to date.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on/

Check out that carousel spin. Now that is what a dual core processor is supposed to do.

 

[zerocool84]

Looks like the EVO 3D is the fastest and smoothest Android smartphone to date.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on/

Check out that carousel spin. Now that is what a dual core processor is supposed to do.

It definitely looks slick. I might have to wait out for this phone. I don't care about 3D at all but damn that's slick as F. I'm sure it's HTC's Sense that's helping smooth everything out but hot damn that looks good.

 

[Krynj]

It definitely looks slick. I might have to wait out for this phone. I don't care about 3D at all but damn that's slick as F. I'm sure it's HTC's Sense that's helping smooth everything out but hot damn that looks good.

Nobody buying this phone cares about 3D. Nobody in the world is saying "....oh my god...finally, A 3D PHONE!!!!" The rest of the Evo 3D's specs are just too awesome to not want. That said, I'm curious to see what kind of features the 3D recording/playback brings. I couldn't care less about it, but if it's cool, and works well, sweet -- I'm down. But it's not what is making me buy this device.

Regarding the new Sense UI, I guess I'm kinda amped for it. The Evo 4G was my first Sense UI device, so I was pretty excited to try it, but I ended up using Launcher Pro Plus within a few months. Now that I'm running CyanogenMod and can actually choose the ONLY launcher on my Evo, Launcher Pro has been all I've used since. It's just too customizable to want to use anything else.

Sense UI isn't anything special IMO. If it were a premium app in the market, it'd be 3rd in sales/downloads behind Launcher Pro Plus and ADW X, guaranteed.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

It's crazy that it took so long to develop phones that have specs that can compare to some home PC's. Just curious how in the future they will be able to manage the heat some CPU's can put out.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

For me, it's not even a consideration--fortunately you can turn it off altogether. People are drooling over this because the phone's specs are phenomenal even if you completely disregard the 3D factor.

exactly. i dont give a shit about 3d. so i just want a fast phone. this phone is it minus the 3D.

 

[smartpatrol]

This is exactly what the follow up to the Evo 4G should be. Evo 3D will be THE super phone of 2011. I was beginning to lose faith in Sprint after they were a no-show at CES and MWC, and then they had that stupid David Blaine publicity stunt to unveil the crappy Kyocera Echo.

Too bad this phone will be out just after Sprint ends early upgrades for Premier members (unless you've been one for over 10 years or you're paying over $100/month IIRC)

 

[ImDonly1]

This is exactly what the follow up to the Evo 4G should be. Evo 3D will be THE super phone of 2011. I was beginning to lose faith in Sprint after they were a no-show at CES and MWC, and then they had that stupid David Blaine publicity stunt to unveil the crappy Kyocera Echo.

Too bad this phone will be out just after Sprint ends early upgrades for Premier members (unless you've been one for over 10 years or you're paying over $100/month IIRC)

The phone should be out in the summer. I would guess in June.

Also, Sprint always announces most of its big phones as CTIA. That's why people jump on the bandwagon and complain that Sprint sucks at CES and MWC when Verizon and everyone announce phones, but Sprint doesn't. Then, 2 months later they say how awesome Sprint is at CTIA when Sprint releases all of its phones.