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HTC ThunderBolt 4G / HTC Incredible HD / HTC Droid Thunderbolt

1220 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
performance (477)
usability (216)
screen (153)
portability (131)
price (119)

Negative
battery (198)
reliability (98)
reception (16)
GPS navigation (10)
social network (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1220 reviews of HTC ThunderBolt 4G / HTC Incredible HD / HTC Droid Thunderbolt. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the size and price are on the whole positive. The screen and usability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the social networking functionality and GPS navigation. Views about the apps and portability are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC ThunderBolt 4G / HTC Incredible HD / HTC Droid Thunderbolt is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC ThunderBolt 4G / HTC Incredible HD / HTC Droid Thunderbolt

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1101 user reviews of HTC ThunderBolt 4G / HTC Incredible HD / HTC Droid Thunderbolt from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Views about the size and screen are overall positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the apps and connectivity. The social networking functionality and GPS navigation get negative views.

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54% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : de.engadget.com (engadget.com)

Review: HTC Thunderbolt (mit Videos)

Stimmt es, was uns die HTC-Designer und -Entwickler gestern im Thunderbolt - Promofilmchen versprochen haben? Unsere US-Kollegen jedenfalls zeigen sich in ihrer Review vom Android-Phone weitgehend überzeugt. Es kommt ohne Kinderkrankheiten, mit einer...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Ziegler (engadget.com)

Thunderbolt

At a quick glance, without any background information, your eyes might tell you that the HTC Thunderbolt is little more than a Verizon remake of Sprint's EVO 4G and AT&T's Inspire 4G. After all -- like its contemporaries -- the Thunderbolt features a...

Surreal data speeds ; Typical HTC design, build quality ; Improved camera

Thick, heavy ; Questionable battery life ; Single-core in a dual-core age

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Steven Leckart (wired.com)

Review: HTC ThunderBolt

The ThunderBolt is a thin Android rocket sled with two great cameras and a huge screen. But keep your charger handy.

An ample 8 GB of on-board memory (woot), plus a whopping 32 GB microSD included (WOOT!). At 0.56 inches, profile is trimmer than a supermodel. Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera makes you look good when chatting. Standard-sized 3.5-mm headphone jack....

Battery tended to heat up faster than a car with a faulty radiator cap. A tad on the heavy side at 6.23 ounces. Loudspeaker is rather tinny — and hidden behind the kickstand. Flash content cannot be viewed while Wi-Fi hotspot is in use. No HDMI port

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Armando Rodriguez (pcworld.com)

HTC ThunderBolt

The HTC ThunderBolt, which went on sale March 17, is the first phone available in the United States that can connect to Verizon's lightning-fast 4G LTE network. That fact alone makes the ThunderBolt ('50 with a new two-year contract) a considerable...

Extremely fast ; Latest Sense UI

Lots of bloatware

The well-appointed ThunderBolt is the phone to buy if you want to see what 4G can do.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

HTC ThunderBolt (Verizon Wireless) review

Introduced at CES 2011, the HTC ThunderBolt is Verizon's first 4G LTE, and it's finally available for $249.99 with a two-year contract. The Android 2.2 smartphone might not offer the latest and greatest (e.g., dual-core processor), but with the carrier...

The HTC ThunderBolt offers incredibly fast 4G data speeds. The Android 2.2 smartphone also supports simultaneous voice and data over 3G and boasts a large 4.3-inch touch screen, ample storage, and an excellent camera.

Battery life takes a big hit when using 4G. There is no way to toggle between 3G and 4G.

The HTC ThunderBolt lights up with blazingly fast data speeds, but those who want 4G now should be aware that it takes a big toll on the smartphone's battery life.

Mar, 2011

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HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon Wireless)

The HTC Thunderbolt looks and feels huge. It's classy looking, though, in all-gray with a glass front and a soft-touch back. There's a small 1.3-megapixel camera next to the earpiece, and a larger 8-megapixel shooter on the back, along with a...

Incredible Internet speeds. Big, gorgeous screen. Elegant interface. Simultaneous voice and data. Lots of storage

Heavy. Poor battery life when surfing or streaming on 4G. Occasional bugs

The HTC Thunderbolt, the first 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon Wireless, has the fastest Web speeds we've ever seen, but be prepared to carry an extra battery.

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Expert review by : Brian Klug (anandtech.com)

HTC Thunderbolt Review: The First Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone

So I have a confession to make - I'm late on this one. Way late. I managed to catch strep throat, came down with a high fever, then a sinus infection, and as a result missed my goal of having everything Verizon 4G LTE - including the HTC Thunderbolt -...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Joni Blecher (letstalk.com)

HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon Wireless)

Verizon's ThunderBolt by HTC is a real powerhouse smartphone that offers speedy 4G LTE connectivity.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

HTC ThunderBolt vs Apple iPhone 4

Two of the newest smartphones to hit Verizon Wireless this year are the HTC ThunderBolt and Apple iPhone 4. Both have a lot to offer customers, as the ThunderBolt is the first 4G LTE smartphone for the carrier, which also takes advantage of Android's...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

HTC ThunderBolt Review

When we first learned in 2007 that Verizon was going to be updating its network to 4G LTE, we've been wondering which smartphone would be the first to utilize it. Now it's here: the HTC ThunderBolt. Without a doubt, the ThunderBolt is being advertized...

Mar, 2011

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