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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE review

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE
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7.4/10
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The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 22 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE sits somewhere in the middle of Verizon’s LTE smartphone lineup and comes with mid-range features like a 4-inch qHD screen, a dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage. A 1,700mAh battery gives up to a full day’s worth of heavy use or about 10 hours of video playback per charge.

On the downside, reviewers noted poor performance for both the processor and the touchscreen.

Need to Know: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE

1. 4G LTE capabilities. (The Good)

2. Bundled with Beats Audio. (The Good)

3. Touchscreen display offers sub-HD resolution. (The Bad)

4. Internal storage is limited to just 8GB. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
4"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1700 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Droid Life
Droid Life

With no reason to beat around the bush, I’ll just come out and say it directly – this phone is a mid to low-tier Android device that you shouldn’t waste your time with. Verizon chose to pass on the One Series and instead gave HTC fans this. It’s specs aren’t enough to make it a powerhouse, and the b...

- Kellex, Droid Life
BitBitByte
BitBitByte

There’s no doubt that the I4GLTE’s smaller 4″ display is going to turn a lot of people off who’ve become accustomed to gigantic smartphones. But, there’s still a very loyal customer base that have not (and perhaps never will) find the joy in using a device that at many...

- Mike Norris, BitBitByte
GottaBeMobile
GottaBeMobile

The Droid Incredible 4G LTE is a good phone, but users who don’t desire a small 4-inch display should be sure to look at the Samsung Galaxy S III, which offers a better experience for just $50 more. If size is a major factor, the Droid Incredible 4G LTE is a worthy phone, and thanks to the 4G LTE co...

- Josh Smith, GottaBeMobile
Geek
Geek

If the Droid Incredible 4G LTE had come to Verizon Wireless two months ago when the One X came to AT&T, I expect that this phone would have flown off the shelf. As it stands right now, with Android 4.1 on the way for the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S3 already on Verizon, I would have a hard time rec...

- Russell Holly, Geek
Pocketnow
Pocketnow

The Droid Incredible 4G LTE takes what’s great about the Incredible brand’s legacy and makes it better, while minimizing the shortcomings of the devices that came before it. It’ll seem a little pricy to customers shopping on the spec sheet alone, and not everyone will be a fan of its smaller stature...

- Michael Fisher, Pocketnow


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HTC backs up the Droid Incredible 4G LTE with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
4"

The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE's screen size is 4 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM8960 1.2 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 is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.

Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1700mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1700 mAh battery. HTC's performance ratings are 18.5 days standby time.

Droid Incredible 4G LTE Specs

Overview
Release Date July 5, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm MSM8960 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.799 W/kg
Body: 1.05 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
EV-DO Rev. A, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Panorama
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
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 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1700 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
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 18.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 cm (4.8 x 2.4 x 0.5 in)
Weight 132 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 Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: No
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Stocks, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): HTC Droid Incredible 3
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