So many Android devices from Sprint, so little time, right? But if you’re going to grab a Google powered handset from the carrier, you might as well grab one with 4G or WiMax capabilities. That leaves you with two options: Samsung’s Epic 4G, which is a variant of the Galaxy S devices, or the HTC EVO 4G, which has seems to have been sold out everywhere since launch. Both share a few features, such as Android and support for Sprint’s WiMax network, but they also have different things to offer, too.
Let’s take a quick look at some of these differences, shall we?
- Epic 4G has a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, the EVO has a 4.3-inch WVGA display
- Epic 4G uses DLNA for media sync/out, the EVO uses HDMI out
- Epic 4G has a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard, the EVO has an on-screen keyboard only
- The Epic 4G will feature Samsung’s Media Hub after launch for users to purchase or rent movies
- Epic 4G has TouchWiz vs. the EVO’s Sense UI–both interfaces are good, but matters of preference
While there are plenty of differences, there are also common features. Both phones feature Google’s Android platform, though the EVO 4G has the latest Android 2.2 Froyo build where the Epic 4G will ship with the slightly older Android 2.1. Each handset also features a front-facing camera for video chatting. If you’re always on the road and need a mobile hotspot, both the Epic 4G and EVO allow you to tether your laptop or tablet computer to Sprint’s 3G or 4G network.
Want to know more about these two? Watch Sprint explain the similarities and differences in the video below!