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HTC Radar 4G review

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HTC Radar 4G
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7.4/10
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The HTC Radar 4G currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 23 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Windows Phone
Operating system
Operating system
Windows Phone
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
3.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.8"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1520 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


GSMArena
GSMArena

The HTC Radar is a mix-and-match job, which is kind of inevitable if you want a WP7 phone on a budget. It wears the clothes of the Android Desire line, and has the specs of the previous generation of Microsoft-powered smartphones by HTC.The lines have been drawn. It’s now up to HTC to fill in...

- GSMArena Team, GSMArena
Fudzilla
Fudzilla

The Radar is one of HTC’s first smartphones with Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” OS. We’re talking about upper midrange smartphone that offers many advanced features. HTC’s Titan comes with a bigger screen and a better camera, but the Radar allowed for a good Mango experience as well. Both the Titan and R...

- Sanjin Rados, Fudzilla
Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

I like Windows Phone and the HTC Radar. I think they’re both a solid 7/10, and that’s where I’ll leave this. For $399, the Radar is, in my opinion, a bit overpriced, especially since you can procure the almost-as-good-and-in-some-ways-better Nokia Lumia 710 for $250 on Rogers. But if you’re already...

- Daniel Bader , Mobile Syrup
The Verge
The Verge

As I've said many times before, Windows Phone devices have very few ways of differentiating right now. There’s hardware design, display quality, camera, and a few bundled apps. The Radar 4G falls below the overall quality of the 4.7-inch Titan, but with a $99 on-contract price tag, it’s...

- Ross Miller , The Verge
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- Alex Bracetti, Complex


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HTC backs up the Radar 4G with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
3.8"

The HTC Radar 4G's screen size is 3.8 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
1520mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1520 mAh battery. HTC's performance ratings are 20 days standby time, 600 minutes.

Radar 4G Specs

Overview
Release Date October 31, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 1 GHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.4 W/kg
Body: 0.743 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
Expansion Slot Info
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
0.3 megapixels VGA
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.8 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1520 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 600 minutes
Standby Time Up to 20 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Active White, Metal Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.0 x 6.1 x 1.1 cm (4.7 x 2.4 x 0.4 in)
Weight 137 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, MSN, Windows Live
ROM: 8GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: OTA
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, M4A
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM/RDS)
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Stocks, Maps

Other Names (AKA): HTC Omega
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