Link to page: iPhone 4 vs EVO 4G
So I was reading one of the comments and found it quite interesting:
"Evo doesn't even belong in the same poll with iPhone 4. They are superficially similar if, say, you look at the head-to-head comparison Wired did. But closer consideration shows a huge difference.
First is the build quality and level of engineering in the iPhone. Apple's design has had time to mature and HTC's hasn't. You have to consider the case integrity, component quality, etc. not just superficial form- factor.
Second, Apple is historically conservative on specs. If they say 7 hours talk time, you can expect 7 or more. When other manufacturers say 6 they mean most likely 4 and 6 if you are lucky.
Third, Apple's huge IP portfolio gives them an engineering advantage. For example, maybe HTC opted for an 8MP camera to make a marketing claim, but maybe the materials cost caused them to cut corners elsewhere. Apple tends to create balanced, pragmatic designs and use clever engineering to do more with less.
Finally, Apple has the industrial design thing down. Their products are unique, sexy and inviting to use. The Evo's design is derivative of every other plastic bar phone out there. You might as well compare a Mercedes (Apple) to a Toyota (HTC)... both fine cars, but not really comparable." by funakoshi.gichin.shotokan
What are your thoughts?
So I was reading one of the comments and found it quite interesting:
"Evo doesn't even belong in the same poll with iPhone 4. They are superficially similar if, say, you look at the head-to-head comparison Wired did. But closer consideration shows a huge difference.
First is the build quality and level of engineering in the iPhone. Apple's design has had time to mature and HTC's hasn't. You have to consider the case integrity, component quality, etc. not just superficial form- factor.
Second, Apple is historically conservative on specs. If they say 7 hours talk time, you can expect 7 or more. When other manufacturers say 6 they mean most likely 4 and 6 if you are lucky.
Third, Apple's huge IP portfolio gives them an engineering advantage. For example, maybe HTC opted for an 8MP camera to make a marketing claim, but maybe the materials cost caused them to cut corners elsewhere. Apple tends to create balanced, pragmatic designs and use clever engineering to do more with less.
Finally, Apple has the industrial design thing down. Their products are unique, sexy and inviting to use. The Evo's design is derivative of every other plastic bar phone out there. You might as well compare a Mercedes (Apple) to a Toyota (HTC)... both fine cars, but not really comparable." by funakoshi.gichin.shotokan
What are your thoughts?
