HTC EVO Design 4G
The HTC EVO Design 4G is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 121.9 x 61 x 11.9 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
RAM768MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 147.4g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,520 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, October. Released 2011, October
Also Known As
For SprintAlso known as HTC Hero 4G, HTC Kingdom
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
275 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,520 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
147.4g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
121.9 x 61 x 11.9 mm (4.80 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC EVO Design 4G does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO.
Yes, the HTC EVO Design 4G supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC EVO Design 4G SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC EVO Design 4G has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC EVO Design 4G ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.
The HTC EVO Design 4G uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC EVO Design 4G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot, DLNA.
The HTC EVO Design 4G has 3.0, A2DP.
