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Battery review for HTC Amaze 4G, problems like ThunderBolt

Peter Chubb — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:56:42 +0000

HTC has not really done an amazing job at making the Amaze 4G any different to one of their other models, but they did just enough to make it better, but is this enough? Whenever a new handset is launched we want to see something a little different on the outside and just a spec update to help increase performance.

However, there will always be a trade-off between performance and battery, and it seems as though HTC has let us down yet again – just as they did with the ThunderBolt in that respect. Engadget points out that HTC rushed the release of the Amaze 4G, which is why it suffers from a lack of battery stamina. There are two things that could be the cause of this, the first is the dual-core processor and the second is the demand that 4G can have on the handset.

There now seems to be a pattern that many phones are being released with these battery issues, such as the ThunderBolt already mentioned and even the iPhone 4S. However, this now seems to be down to iOS 5, as readers have commented on our Facebook page that they are suffering from the same issue on their iPhone 4.

What has shocked us the most is just how quick the battery drain is on the Amaze 4G, which is said to deplete in three hours from a full charge, and this is just light to moderate use. We now have to wait to see if an Android update will help to solve the issue.

HTC Amaze 4G Vs Nexus Prime: Specs war – Should Google be worried?

Alan Ng — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:14:43 +0000

If you are patiently waiting for Google and Samsung to finally reveal official details for the highly anticipated Nexus Prime or Galaxy Nexus handset, you may have raised an eyebrow or two on T-Mobile’s announcement this week about the HTC Amaze 4G.

This is due to the hardware specifications that the handset will be able to possess, and they are definitely pretty impressive in our opinion. You may have read continued rumors that the Nexus Prime will be equipped with a dual core 1.5Ghz processor, making it easily the fastest handset around – but hold on for a minute.

T-Mobile has confirmed that the HTC Amaze 4G will also come with a dual-core 1.5Ghz processor combined with an 8 megapixel camera with specialist features and 1080p HD video recording support. This of course puts it right up there with the Nexus Prime and it may just come down to a case of which network you prefer between T-Mobile and Verizon. Both will offer 4G data support via HSPA+ and 4G LTE, although the Nexus Prime can hit back with some strong fighting talk of this own, most notably being the first handset in the world to support Ice Cream Sandwich – The Amaze 4G will ship with Gingerbread still.

Other factors which may come into interest is that Ice Cream Sandwich will more than likely be seen in its vanilla form on the Nexus 4G, meaning that it will be untouched by Samsung and not come loaded on top with extras such as TouchWiz, which is often frowned upon with hardcore smartphone fans. However, if the handset does ship with the final name as ‘Samsung Galaxy Nexus’ then Samsung may decide to add the latest version of TouchWiz on the device, compared to the ‘Nexus Prime’ name which will mean that Android will be untouched – similar to the Samsung Nexus S which came with a vanilla version of Gingerbread for example.

What are your thoughts on the announcement of the Amaze 4G, does it change your mind about picking up the Nexus Prime or not? T-Mobile certainly has some impressive handsets on their books, and they are also getting the Samsung Galaxy S II as well. The Amaze 4G will compete with the Nexus Prime to an extent, but the factors we mentioned above may prove to be the telling point with consumers.

T-Mobile to get Galaxy S II and HTC Amaze 4G next month

Gary Johnson — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:52:14 +0000

While T-Mobile waits to see if the proposed takeover by AT&T goes ahead, the carrier is still attempting to please its customers by offering new handsets. The iPhone 5 is not thought to be coming to the carrier until next year so it will have to concentrate on the Android platform for now. T-Mobile has announced it is to get Galaxy S II and HTC Amaze 4G next month.

The news of the two handsets was announced by the carrier yesterday at the GigaOM Mobilize conference. According to InformationWeek chief marketing officer, Cole Brodman, said the two handsets will be launching on the carriers 4G network.

He said that customers who purchase either of the devices can expect average download speeds of 8Mbps, and going up to a maximum of 20Mbps. Brodman added that “Our research shows almost every U.S. consumer wants a smartphone”.

The two smartphones are scheduled to be available to customers on October 12th, and whether this will be enough to please its subscribers remains to be seen. Brodman wouldn’t reveal if there were any new developments with the AT&T deal, but remained confident it would eventually go through. When questioned about the iPhone 5 he said the carrier would like to offer it to its customers, but wouldn’t confirm or deny a deal with Apple.

HTCs Amaze 4G is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor running Android 2.3.4, and has an 8-megapixel camera that can capture 1080p video. T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II uses a similar processor running Android 2.3.5, and has a 4.52-inch AMOLED Plus display.

The HTC Amaze 4G will cost customers $259.99 after a $50 rebate with T-Mobile’s Classic voice and data plan, and with a 24 month contract. While the Samsung Galaxy S II will cost $229.99 with the same agreement.

Will be getting either of these handsets or are you holding out for the iPhone 5?