Best Sprint Wireless Smartphones
Sprint introduced the nation’s first 4G network, and continues to operate as an industry leader with their high performing 4G WiMax service. Sprint built their 4G network from the ground up with advanced technology that provides an even faster theoretical speed peak potential than 4G LTE service can offer. Along with blazing fast 4G WiMax speed, Sprint also brings some of the top 4G and 3G mobile phones to the game, with the best Sprint phones listed below. Sprint has not forgotten the importance of a super fast and reliable 3G network, providing one of the top 3G services in the nation.
#1: Google Nexus S 4G
- What we like:
- The ultimate Google phone, comes shipped with Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Ultra-fast 4G connectivity with simultaneous voice and data capability
- Includes a 4 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen that produces beautiful display
- 1 GHz Hummingbird processor and integrated Google Voice capabilities
- Full HTML Web Browser with Flash 10.1 Support
- Could be better:
- A dual-core processor would put this device over the top
- Sprint does charge a $10 fee for their “premium data” plan, but so do other networks
- For such an innovative device, we would like to see a better quality rear facing camera
Summary of the Google Nexus S 4G
This is the cream of the crop when it comes to both Sprint 4G phones and Google phones in general. The 4 inch Super AMOLED screen really produces a super crisp display that takes advantage of the Full HTML Web support as well as Flash. One of the best features is the Google integration into the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The phone is plenty fast and is by far the best choice for anyone on the Sprint Network – until some of the next generation phones get released.
#2: Samsung Epic 4G
- What we like:
- Runs on the super fast Sprint 4G WiMax network
- Processor is fast and made by Samsung, ensures compatibility
- Knockout Super AMOLED display
- Android 2.2 OS ensures deep Google integration
- Full HTML support for superior Web browsing
- Adobe Flash Support for enhanced multimedia
- Could be better:
- Battery life could be better with only 6 hours of talk time
- Complaints of bulky design have come in from users
Summary of the Samsung Epic 4G
The Samsung Epic 4G phone is most impressive on the multimedia platform, with a super rich feature set and strong processor, the multimedia experience on the Epic 4G is in a word, Epic. Any phone released on the super fast Sprint 4G WiMax network is destined for great things, and the Samsung Epic did not disappoint us. Along with multitasking excellence, superb web browsing and extreme gaming, the Epic 4G is like having a movie theater in the palm of our hand.
#3: HTC EVO 4G
- What we like:
- Delivers exceptionally fast 4G WiMax data speeds
- Has been updated with Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Optimal Google integration with ‘Pure Google’ OS
- 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive multi-touch screen display
- HDMI Output for full HD 1080P to external device or HDTV
- Connectivity includes 3G and 4G Mobile Hotspot capability
- Could be better:
- Battery drains rather quickly on 4G network
Summary of the HTC Evo 4G
The HTC Evo 4G was the first ever 3G/4G smartphone to be released, and although it was the phone that started it all, it was designed to be versatile enough to transform as technological advancements occur, and features the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread operation system, and a powerful 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that is capable of taking full advantage of this ‘pure Google’ platform. High-end features and functionality are nicely shown of with the Evo’s high quality performance.