When it comes to tempting offers and fantastic smartphone offerings, Verizon always leads the pack with his seasoned catalog that make everyone crazy when deciding which device to retrieve. Under the current offer is a popular trio of HTC devices and a solitary Samsung smartphone.
Get your gear ready for when we look at the HTC Thunderbolt, HTC Droid Incredible 2, HTC Trophy, and Samsung Stratosphere to take.
Design and Display
When it comes to viewing options all smartphone is packed with gorgeous 480 × 800 resolution with the Thunderbolt lead the group with its huge 4.3 inch display. Second place goes to the Stratosphere, with its 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display and the Droid Incredible 2 with 4-inch WVGA touchscreen. The HTC Trophy comes in as the smallest 3.8-inch display.
Users who are comfortable with having a physical keyboard on their phones will not be disappointed because the Stratosphere is fully equipped with a sliding keyboard.
The trio of HTC smartphones have the same physical structure found in many of HTC's devices. The stylish curves and the black glossy finish are usually present in all of the devices, except for the Droid Incredible sporting an old "iPhonish" look with a single button in iconic HTC's 4-way navigation keys.
RAM and Storage
Although the HTC Trophy has a massive 16 GB of internal storage, it does not support a microSD card slot. The Droid Incredible 2 on the other hand has its way around with 8 GB of internal storage and an expandable microSD card slot. The Thunderbolt and the Stratosphere both have 4 GB of internal storage each.
Memory will never be an issue for the Droid Incredible 2, Stratosphere, and Thunderbolt since these three are fully equipped with microSD card slots that are fully expandable up to 32 GB. The HTC Trophy, on the other hand, has the greatest amount of internal storage, although it does not have a microSD expansion slot.
The Stratosphere sports 512 MB of RAM, while the HTC Trophy has a little more with 576 MB of RAM. The built-in RAM is just right for day-to-day applications; expect to see fluid reaction times and virtually no lag in switching between processes.
The 768 MB of RAM on the HTC Droid Incredible 2 and the HTC Thunderbolt is enough to keep the competition at bay. The large enough memory, coupled with the large display, ensures the device gets the extra memory it needs to keep up with applications that gobble up too much resources.
Devices equipped with a larger RAM often show faster response times and smoother operating process.
Camera
In the camera department, both the Droid Incredible 2 and Thunderbolt share an 8 MP camera while the Stratosphere and Trophy come with 5 MP shooters onboard. Camera features include autofocus, LED flash, smile detection, and geo-tracking. The Droid Incredible 2 and Thunderbolt also have dual-LED flash functionality for their respective cameras. The other two only have single-LED flash.
The HTC Thunderbolt is a decent point and click shooter. Whether you’re on an adventure at the public park or snapping random photos, the Thunderbolt’s camera won’t disappoint you. The same can be said of the Droid Incredible 2′s camera.
Processor and Operating System
All four smartphones feature a tough 1.0-GHz processor for day-to-day activities. Of the four smartphones, the only device that does not sport an Android OS, the HTC Trophy. The Microsoft Windows 7 operating system is a possible alternative for users who want other features that Android does not offer or will not bid on anything.
The HTC Droid Incredible 2 running Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box, but there is the possibility to upgrade to the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread update. The Thunderbolt also comes with Froyo, but like the Droid Incredible 2, it is to upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Samsung Stratosphere's Gingerbread pre-installed.
The Verdict
If you are tired of the same old same operating system phones, the HTC Trophy is a good option for you to try. It may not have the luxury of having a large number of applications or a thriving community of developers, but it pretty much gets the job done.
For the business-savvy people, the Stratosphere integrated keyboard will come in handy for writing emails and edit spreadsheets on the road. Combined with a stunning 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display, it will certainly bring great functionality when combining business and entertainment. For those looking for the ultimate gaming device, the Thunderbolt does not disappoint. Packed with blazing fast network speeds, large display, and a great camera, it is the ultimate choice for a busy techy lifestyle. Finally, the day-to-day person, the Droid Incredible 2 packs a punch and still remains a smart choice for those seeking an active lifestyle.
Which of these smartphones do you currently own or plan to purchase?
HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 Overview
The Incredible 2 by Droid1 HTC2 is the next evolution of the future of smartphones. The super-slim phone is less than an inch thick, but still packs powerful components such as a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 8-megapixel camera, and a large 4 "screen with high resolution. With the Android OS with Google, the Droid Incredible 2 offers easy access to all your social networks, websites, and thousands of applications, including Google Navigation with turn-by-turn directions.
HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 Socialize with a Sense of Style
The Droid Incredible 2 by HTC is ready to party. The sleek, all-black design gets looks, and front and rear cameras can help to capture a scene, start a conversation, or snap a self portrait. You can set the night's most memorable moments in 720p HD video to share later.
Your music and movies will look and sound great on a 4-inch super LCD screen with SRS WOW HD surround sound. Get access to unlimited songs through V CAST Music with Rhapsody or tune in to the expert DJs on Slacker Internet Radio. V CAST Video on Demand gives you on-the-go access to more shows and movies, including those available from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand.
Call anyone, anywhere--no matter where you travel. The global-roaming Droid Incredible 2 by HTC will keep you connected from Lima to London.
HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 Web Access on the nation's largest 3G network
The Droid Incredible makes it easy to surf the web at 3G speeds on large and reliable 3G network, Verizon. The multi-window HTML browser lets you view full websites. Whether you're at home or Wi-Fi hotspot, you can switch and use wireless networks to access to get an even faster internet. Plus, your phone becomes a mobile 3G hotspot for connecting five other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 Sense HTC mobile experience
The next generation of the popular HTC Sense mobile experience, the Incredible 2 offers even more ways to stay in touch - including FriendFeed stream, that Facebook, Twitter and Flickr updates provides a consolidated view. People choose a widget that allows you all the latest updates and messages see right on the home screen. You can also choose a compact People widget that just shows their profile pictures. And you'll be able to identify the location of a lost phone on a map locate a command to the phone sounds a tone control - even during the "silent" mode - through the htcsense.com website. If necessary, you can remotely erase all data on the phone with a single command in addition to forwarding calls and text messages to another number.
HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 Vital Statistics
The Droid Incredible 2 by HTC weighs 4.77 ounces and measures 4.75 x 2.52x 0.48 inches. It runs on CDMA 800/1900MHz and UMTS / HSPA 900/2100MHz 3G networks as well as GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz frequencies. The standard Li-ion battery provides up to 390 minutes talk time and 361 hours (15 days) standby time.
HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 2 What's in the Box
DROID Incredible 2 smartphone, standard lithium-ion battery, micro USB cable, AC adapter, installation guide, gobal roaming buck slip, microSD card pre-installed SIM card, warranty card.
Design & Hardware
- 480 x 800 4" WVGA capacitive touch screen
- Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
- 16GB SD card preinstalled with support for SD cards up to 32GB
- GPS (AGPS) navigation with turn-by-turn directions
- 3G Mobile Hotspot creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that can be shared among five Wi-Fi-capable devices.
Camera
- 8 megapixel rear camera with autofocus and dual LED flash
- 1.3 MP frontfacing camera
- Record 720p HD video for sharing later
Multimedia
- Supports popular audio formats such as AAC, MP3, OGG, MID, WAV, and WMA9
- Displays JPEG, PNG, GIF87a, and GIF89a photos
- Plays H.263, H.264, and WMV9 formatted videos with SRS WOW HD surround sound
- Full HTML Browser with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 provides more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone
OS & Software
- Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo) with over-the-air upgrade capability for future OS releases.
- HTC Sense Experience with FriendStream, phone finder, and more
- Tools: Calendar, Calculator, Flashllight, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stop Watch & Timer
- Google mobile services including Google Search, Google Maps, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, and syncing with Google Calendar
- Rich email client supports MS Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Windows Live Hotmail, POP3/IMAP
- Verizon V CAST enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather, and live entertainment video clips
More Features
- Speakerphone for hands-free calls
- Headset: 3.5mm audio jack
- Supports 18 languages
- Advanced speech recognition and visual voice mail
- TTY compatible
- Hearing aid compatibility: M4/T4
