14 DAY TRIAL // The HTC EVO 4G LTE has been available for pre-order at Sprint since May 7. Although the carrier did not disclose the phone’s exact release date, there were speculations that pointed towards a May 18 launch.
Today, Sprint officially confirmed that the HTC EVO 4G LTE would be available for purchase through its channels from May 18.
The smartphone will be available for as low as $199.99 USD with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year agreement. There’s no word on the no-term price yet.
As expected, the EVO 4G LTE is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system integrated with HTC Sense 4 UI.
The phone sets apart from previous EVO family products through a number of improvements in camera technology, audio and voice quality.
For example, the impressive 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash and full HD (1080p) video recording, has been enhanced with HTC ImageSense technology, which brings various improvements, such as superfast autofocus for continuous shooting, as well as the ability to capture still images while shooting a video.
Moreover, the EVO 4G LTE is Sprint’s first device with HTC’s Authentic Sound experience integrating Beats Audio, allowing for authentic sound while listening to favorite music.
In addition, the smartphone boasts a brilliant 4.7-inch HD (720 x 1280 pixels) display, which features Corning Gorilla Glass coating.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz, and packs 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory and microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB).
“HTC EVO 4G LTE sets the benchmark for Android devices this year with its incredible 4.7-inch screen, advanced camera features and future HD voice capabilities when combined with the speed of Sprint’s upcoming 4G LTE network. Its cutting-edge technology pairs perfectly with Sprint’s unlimited data plans to let our customers enjoy their wireless experience without worrying about overage charges or throttling,” said Fared Adib, vice president of product development, Sprint.