HTC's debut '3D phone' looks set to take on the LG Optimus 3D with its 4.3-inch 'naked-eye' screen and dual 5MP cameras
A Preview of the HTC EVO 3D
It arrives sporting similar specs to its US counterpart, and rocks an equally-speedy 1.2GHz dual-core processor, despite measuring in at just 126 x 65 x 12.05mm. Within its skinny casing sits its eye-popping 4.3-inch 'naked-eye' qHD 3D touchscreen, enabling you to view true three-dimensional content while on-the-go.
The excitement doesn't stop there, either. The EVO 3D arrives sporting with dual 5 megapixel rear-facing cameras, coupled with a powerful dual-LED flash. According to HTC, these sterereoscopic cameras are capable of capruing 2D and 3D stills and video at up to 720p HD resolution, which can be viewed back on your 3D thanks to the handset's HDMI output.
It's not all about three-dimensional smarts, as with Android 2.3.4 onboard, the HTC EVO 3D promises to deliver as a high-end smarts. It's Sensation-sized touchscreen comes dressed in the latest version of HTC Sense too, equipping the handset with social networking integration, HTC's all-new active lockscreen, and new full-screen 3D animations.
With Gingerbread onboard, the handset also arrives sporting a front-facing camera, weighing in at 1.3 megapixels. There's also the usual pre-loaded widgets, including Google Search, Google Talk, GPS powered by Google Maps and access to the Android Market.
Other specs include HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth 3.0, up to 32GB of storage via microSD, and a hefty 1730mAh battery promising over 7 hours of constant talk-time on a single juice.
The highly-specced HTC EVO 3D will be landing in the UK in July, although it's pricing and exact release date is still to be confirmed.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
Find out more about the HTC EVO 3D at htc.com
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HTC EVO 3D Specifications
Size
126mm x 65mm x 12.1mm
Weight
170 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: Super LCD
3D capable
Size: 4.3 inches
Resolution: 540 x 960
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 2.3.4
Interface: HTC Sense 3.0 UI
Storage
Internal: 1GB
External: microSD up to 32GB
Miscellaneous
CPU: 1.2GHz Dual core
A-GPS with maps
Internet
HSDPA
Up to 14.4 Mbps download speed
Up to 5.76 Mbps upload speed
3G
3G data speeds
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 3
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Auto Focus and LED Flash
1080p Video Recording
At 24 fps
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Battery Capacity: 1730 mAh
Talk Time: 450 minutes
Standby Time: 355 hours
Multimedia
Radio: FM with RDS
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MP4, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access