After the HTC EVO One's leaked press shot yesterday, a few more pics have surfaced that show off the device from all angles. The device has yet to be announced, but all indications point to an official unveiling later this afternoon, around 5:30 p.m. eastern time.
I'm not sure how I feel about the design. The front is fine, but what is going on with the phone's backside? Of course, this could just be a prototype, or a test device whose hardware will be modified before it's officially released, probably in June. Or maybe this is it, and I'll just have to get used to it. And maybe these pictures just don't do it justice, and it's really a lot sleaker.
More photos are below, but I want to know: what are your thoughts? Is it a hit or a miss?
And be sure to check back later this afternoon for full coverage of Sprint and HTC's big announcement.
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I like it. But without LTE, what difference does it make?
I sure hope this is a prototype… because this, compare to the One X from AT&T… this looks ugly in my opinion…
PLEASE PLEASE this is only a prototype!
Although nothing is official until the announcement this afternoon, all signs have been pointing to this being an LTE phone.
Uber ugly.
Should be pointed out that this appears to confirm the camera button. Also, you that piece of tape be locking in a removeable battery cover? I hope!
No I mean even if the phone is LTE, the network is just not there yet. The service itself will take a long time to be usable.
I don’t really care what the back looks like. Like all my other Evos, this ONE will also be clad in a case…preferably a Seidio Active case. I do like the red stripe tho. As for cons…you call that little stick a kickstand?? On a phone that big??
If this is what it is I’m happy as a pig in shit. You people don’t like the red kick stand that screams evo!? What is wrong with you guys?! Its different that’s for sure. But nice in my opinion and I’m coming from the of to the 3d. I can’t wait to see the official one. I will be buying this beast the day it comes out.
Looks like the top half was dunked into a bucket of tar by accident and they didn’t have time to fix it by press time. I hope this is a prototype and the finale version gets the matte black up top. Also, I assume the tape is covering a Beats logo.
I love how the one X looks and honestly being a day one og evo owner from the start i think this phone does scream evo!! i like the 2 tone back and the dedicated camera button and i think the red stripe ties it all together nicely i will be lined up at my local sprint store bright and early to get my hands on this beast!!!
looks like the lower back is entirely removable battery.
Camera button? Can’t tell.
No search softkey
I like the smaller kickstand, the EVO 4G’s stand was strong enough to stand on, way overkill.
Do not like the exposed camera
Be interesting to see it later…
Most people use cases so it doesn’t matter how the phone looks. As long as it works I am ok with it. The kick stand is welcomed.
Hmmm… now that I’m thinking about it. Is it possible the Evo is combining the materials from the one S and one X. The bottom being the Micro Arc’d One S and the top being the signal interference free PolyCarb of the One X? Any thoughts?
I like AT&T’s version better. But if we get the removable batter and micro sd slot, I’ll just have to live with it. And on LTE, nobody will be using that service when this phone comes out. I’m guessing by the end of the year.
That kickstand is made of wood….if u look close u can see the grain…this is either a fan made hoax or ROUGH mock up…
Personally, I like it. I like the red accents/stripe that tell me it’s an EVO. I welcome back the kickstand that was missing from the EVO3D.
HOWEVER(!!!), I’m soooo sorely disappointed that I am -again- going to be scratching the crap out of the camera lens. Protect that thing dangit!!! Seriously it makes me rethink my purchase and I may just end up with a GNex after all. Bummer, cuz I really like HTC.
Regarding the kickstand, like I said: I like the red. But I’m a little disappointed that we won’t be able to stand the phone up in a portrait orientation like the TBolt. Alternatively, I think it’s a good idea to have it more centered on the phone because I have knocked over my phone countless times due to the balance while trying to simply check notifications or something while it’s propped up on my desk at work.
It doesn’t look like you’ll be able to use the kickstand while it’s charging. That means no movies and no using it as a night clock. Then again, I’m not seeing the port in any of the pics, so maybe they moved it?
note kickstand also served as heat sink
Ew. This thing is ugly. I’m confused why HTC would ditch the One X’s curviness and simplicity. The red accents scream “This phone is for people who drink Monster twice a day.” I’m very disappointed. I guess I’ll be waiting for the SGIII now, which is a shame because I love my EVO 4g.
And for those who argue I can just ‘put a case over it’ — why wouldn’t HTC make a beautifully simplistic phone first and THEN allow people to add gawdy bling (see Kraken case) to it? Why would HTC ever take the other approach? They just lost me and, I imagine, a lot of other business suit types who don’t want to have to cover up their phone with a case.
search key is mia because its ICS
As I send in my editorial a few weeks ago.. the camera is very important to me, and this phone delivers that in bulk.. so even though I’m upset about the battery I’m going to be a day 1 buyer.
I don’t mind the look of the back. In fact, because I did this to my EVO the red accents definitely make it more EVO-like to me:
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/09/scraping-off-htc-evo-paint-reveals-nice-red-trim.html
I do wish they would protect the camera lens though.
UGLY!
I’m not really liking the matte mixed with gloss. I’d prefer matte, or if they want gloss, at least make them match. The unibody is intiguing, but I don’t want one at the expense of not being able to replace the battery. If it’s big enough, I may not care eventually, until a year later when I can’t replace a bad one. I guess it matters how much Sprint is going to charge to put in a new one.
Sprint’s LTE is being rolled out EXTREMELY quickly. Follow S4GRU for more info.
Let’s count the different colors and finishes: 1) Matte black, 2) high gloss black, 3) silver trim around the edges, 4) white sprint logo, 5) metallic red belt and kickstand, 6) polished chrome HTC logo.
Wow. Beautiful. Did HTC pick off their designers from the ASUS Gaming Laptop Department (http://cdn-static.cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/laptops/asusg50/asusg50_main540.jpg)? Does this cell phone come with a free Monster energy drink?
http://cdn-static.cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/laptops/asusg50/asusg50_main540.jpg
If you look closely, the lens and glass is actually inset a bit on the red circle this time, unlike the OG EVO. There’s also the chance that it has an optical zoom.
I think they had to put the kickstand there in order to fit the huge battery on the phone, while keeping it as thin as it is.
Wait until later today when they actually show off the real thing. Talk about jumping to conclusions.
Sorry, here is the correct link for the ASUS laptop that the new EVO is based off of: http://cdn-static.cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/laptops/asusg50/asusg50_main540.jpg
(The people who are defending this phone’s design probably own this laptop)
2 things.
1: The top is glossy and the bottom is matte.
2: Where is the speaker???
Methinks this is a prototype.
This is so fake. Look at the kick stand. Does look like wood.
Guess will have to wait till this afternoon. I want this phone though I have an upgrade due in June.
They should have made it look similar to the Evo 4G: Dual LED next to camera next to speaker. With the kick stand at the bottom. I think it would scream Evo even more! My opinion.
I will have a Ballistic case (Which is in the tube to be in production at anytime) wrapping mine, so looks over function wont really matter IMO.
Does anyone notice that monster lip at the top of the screen? I want smooth and flush like the OG EVO and every other phone.
Yeah. This is blurry cam bait. It is probably in dan hesse’s pocket
I can’t tell, and I know that this could just be a prototype or an early mock up, but it appears that the power button is on the side at the bottom. That would not be a good place for it as it would get pressed a lot by mistake during use. Maybe that is the dedicated camera button, which would be nice, but I am more concerned with what the true specs will be. I am sure that based on HTC’s history from the Hero up, the final model will be more polished and rounded. I can’t wait until this afternoon. This wondering and little bit here and there is killing me.
Also, as far as LTE is concerned, I live in Virginia Beach, and took my Evo 4G in to be replaced last week and asked the guy giving my replacement about LTE in our area and he told me they are shooting for early 2013. Considering we never got Wimax 4G, having to only wait a few months after the phone releases is fine by me. I don’t get an upgrade until Dec 1 anyway, unless I call and raise hell until they give me an upgrade early. (Sprint is easy to convince most times)
I just want to get past the speculations and find out the official word on this phone.
Way to much bitching in the comments. I’m just curious to see what’s under the white box, and where is th Beats logo at. Also I hope that’s not a 3D on and off switch at the bottom.
Its plastic black film on the top. Ppl bitching is unbelievable . We weren’t even sure they were going to continue the evo name and by HTC graces we are getting one. The red and black I is evo. I think its going to be amazing. HURRY UP AND LETS DO THIS DAMN THANG!!!
I will tell you why i am not buying this.
After 2 years with the OG EVO and they still put a glass camera that sticks out so bad and dont expect it to scratch?
EPIC FAIL
i want a phone that i can use naked and not just get a scratch lense with day to day use that can prevent it from taking pics
if you look at photos of the evo one x and this…it’s no comparison.
The One X looked amazing, this looks like I need a raised truck with MONSTER stickers on the back.
Looks like I’ll be waiting for the Galaxy S3.
Why take such a beautiful phone and make it look like crap? Granted the specs and bonuses on this version beats out the others, but was it that hard to keep the simplicity of the One X?
The kick-stand looks plastic and useless, more like an after thought.
I hope they remove the glossy black part and make it uniform to the lower part. It is ugly with those two tones.
I can live without the kickstand, BUT if having it gives us a removable battery ill take it any day! I hate not being able to remove it.
In addition, I hope they change up the kickstand. It looks ugly, squared, cheap, I dont know.
How could it be 3D with one camera? Its impossible.
And….fake.