HTC EVO 3D: Not an impact but puts a wholly realized 3D experience

We could see it as HTC said it – the HTC EVO 3D is a little more than just a phone slapped with a 3D-capable screen; it’s a wholly new 3D experience, freshly ground into a smartphone mould, and meant to usher a new 3D-steered direction. But does adding 3D deepen an experience? And – most importantly, of course – how good is the experience itself?

So we go along answering this burning question by doing the physical experience first, which is the phone’s built. It’s large, perhaps on the monstrous side. It’s also expectedly heavy, though not so bulky that it perturbs the pocketing process. What we would readily say is that it’s solidly built, and that the core design is unproblematic.
What stands out most for the EVO 3D is, firstly, the dual cameras at the back (which juts out slightly), and a toggle switch that sits beside a dedicated camera button. This is one part of the camera’s 3D experience; it can capture 3D images and video, and can do so with a simple button toggle. It’s a great feature, which would’ve been better quality, but alas; you can see a light dip in colors and resolution with 3D images.

The qHD screen, on the most part, does a great job; it’s not as reflective and the screen display brightly and colorfully enough. Of course, it’s really the glasses-less 3D display that matters most, and it’s mostly commendable. With the best of 3D content, the 3D effect is great, but it’s not a perfect 3D viewing experience, as it requires the user to look at the right angle for the best view, and sometimes the slightest change losses it.

Running a dual-core processor at 1.2GHz, you can expect the EVO 3D to perform with the right amount of snappiness and speeds when running apps. Battery life is surprisingly decent, despite the screen, it won’t last for days, but at least we managed to reach midnight with decent amount of use.
It’s not a defining moment in smartphone history, but the HTC Evo 3D puts a wholly realized 3D experience to a solidly-built and powerful smartphone. While the 3D experience could be better, it’s undoubtedly a new, fresh and overall a good experience.

Pros : Powerful performace, 3D shooting capability, Glasses-Free 3D viewing
Cons : 3D viewing isn’t perfect

HTC Evo 3D Specifications :
Operating System : Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Processor : 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
Frequency : HSDPA 2100 / 900 EDGE / GPRS / GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 /1900
Screen : 4.3 inch qHD 3D Touchscreen
Connectivity : Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio
Others : 5.0 megapixels dual camera, glasses-free 3D viewing capabilities
Dimensions : 126.1mm x 65.4mm x 11.3mmWeight : 170g

HTC Evo 3D Review courtesy of Hardware Tech Review