HTC Amaze 4G

Potent processor and hardware ; Great camera ; Extra recording button is odd, but useful ; HTC promises quick Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade ; HTC Sense is great for first-time smartphone users

Strange design ; Mediocre battery life ; 4.3-inch screen may be too large for some ; LCD screen cannot match the color of AMOLED ; Camera can get a little hyper

While we're not sure it's actually worth $60 more than any other dual-core phone, the HTC Amaze 4G holds its own and excels when it comes to taking pictures and video.

Stellar camera ; Big, high-resolution screen ; Fast performance

Large and heavy ; Outdated software ; Bad battery life

There's no better phone you can get on T-Mobile right now — if you're willing to carry a charger around

When the HTC launched the Amaze 4G, we couldn’t help but wonder why would T-Mobile offer yet another top of the line HTC smartphone, given the fact that the magenta colored carrier already has the Sensation 4G on its shelves. It turns out however, that...

Attractive design ; HSPA+ / theoretical 42Mbps network speeds ; Easily accessible camera and camcorder shortcuts

Washed out qHD display ; Short battery life with moderate usage ; Handling the phone is slightly uncomfortable

Despite being one of T-Mob's first HSPA+ 42Mbps phones, HTC's Amaze 4G fails to stun with its subpar battery life and washed out qHD display.

The Amaze 4G is undoubtedly one of the best-looking Android phones around, and HTC and T-Mobile back up those good looks with a fast processor, a fantastic camera, and impressive 4G speeds (at least on the download). The ultra-premium design and...

Fast. Beautiful, high-res screen. Solid HSPA+ 42 speeds. Terrific Web performance. Excellent camera features

Expensive. Heavy. HDMI out requires an adapter

The HTC Amaze 4G has a big beautiful screen, a great camera, and fast HSPA+ 42 speeds, making it a top choice for Android smartphones on T-Mobile.

Slightly unusual design and two color choices, white or black ; Good screen ; Responsive and easy to use ; Great camera

Voice quality is good, but not great ; Battery life is slightly disappointing ; Annoying interference if I put it down too close to my laptop

If you're more interested in taking photos of your daily adventures and sharing them with your friends than in showing off your phone, the Amaze could be a good choice for you

Great industrial design ; Incredible camera ; Nice data speeds if you can get it

Sense UI is nice but not for everyone ; T-Mobile data network is inconsistent

Is this phone amazing? Yes. The Amaze 4G combines an elegant design, an amazing camera, powerful hardware and some smooth software into a smartphone that is a delight to use. The lack of the latest Android software or some fancy Beats Audio aren't...

Great design, solid build, super fast data and processor, gorgeous display, HTC's best camera to date

Large and heavy, Sense UI starting to feel intrusive, voice call hiss

HTC is up against some fierce competition in the high-end smartphone market these days, and it's good to see that the company isn't backing away from the challenge. In fact, companies like Samsung and Motorola are going to sit up and take notice of the...