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HTC Inspire 4G review

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The HTC Inspire 4G currently has an Informr score of 8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 15 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The HTC Inspire 4G is a large, candybar smartphone featuring a 4.3-inch, 480 x 800 pixel resolution touchscreen and a 1000MHz Snapdragon processor.

The Inspire 4G features an 8MP camera with dual LED, HD video record, MP3 player, tethering, FM radio, GPS and more. Native apps for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and more are also included.

The Inspire 4G offers Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DLNA and expandable memory up to 32GB via microSD/microSDHC. The HTC Inspire 4G has a talk time of up to 6 hours and a standby time of up to 372 hours.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
4.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.3"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1230 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Digital Trends
Digital Trends

The HTC Inspire 4G is a fantastic Android phone and at $99 with a two-year contract it’s one of the best values on AT&T. HTC reps have told us that it will get an Android 2.3 upgrade fairly soon as well, which will be great. Recently, HTC stock was valued higher than Nokia or RIM. With dev...

- Jeffrey Van Camp, Digital Trends
IntoMobile
IntoMobile

The Inspire 4G is hands-down one of the best Android handsets available for AT&T at the moment. The snappy processor and large display make web-browsing a dream, and can take any task you throw at it with ease. The handset itself is solidly built, with a design that will make some geeks swoo...

- Blake, IntoMobile
MobileBurn
MobileBurn

I've had a few people email me asking which device I prefer, the HTC Inspire 4G or the Motorola ATRIX 4G. It's a tough question, and while I like the Motorola ATRIX 4G's sheer dual-core processing power, I'm drawn towards the large display and absolutely beautiful HTC Inspire 4G hardware. Its batter...

- Todd Haselton, MobileBurn
Android Central
Android Central

While there's competition coming right around the corner, this is the best phone on AT&T, and the first phone I've used that is a true competitor to the iPhone for the average consumer.  It's no "iPhone killer", because that doesn't exist.  But it's easy to use, looks great, is well bu...

- Jerry Hildenbrand, Android Central
Android Community
Android Community

This is the fat phone of the day. This phone is big, it’s fast, and it connects via HSPA+ otherwise known as a version of 4G speed. If you’re wary of the connectedness of AT&T’s network as of late, think twice. There’s stories out there of this phone and other 4G AT&T...

- Chris Burns, Android Community


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


If your Inspire 4G has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
4.3"

The HTC Inspire 4G's screen size is 4.3 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8255 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
4 GB

Internal memory is 4 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1230mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1230 mAh battery. HTC's performance ratings are 15.5 days standby time.

Inspire 4G Specs

Overview
Release Date February 13, 2011
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8255 1 GHz
Internal Storage 4 GB
RAM 768 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.899 W/kg
Body: 1.21 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Headset, 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
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1230 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 15.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black, Brown
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.2 x 6.9 x 1.2 cm (4.8 x 2.7 x 0.5 in)
Weight 164 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
ROM: 4GB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, M4A, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: WEP
Viewable document types: DOC, PDF, PPT, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Stocks, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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