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

1220 reviews

Apr, 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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The screen and usability also get good feedback. The apps and portability get mixed comments, and many are negative about the social networking functionality and GPS navigation.

performance, usability, screen, price, size

battery, reliability, reception, GPS navigation, social network

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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and screen. The price and usability are also appreciated. The social networking functionality and GPS navigation get critical comments. Reviews about the apps and connectivity are mixed.

performance, usability, price, screen, size

battery, reliability, reception, GPS navigation, social network

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Mark Harris (pocket-lint.com)

HTC ThunderBolt

The HTC ThunderBolt is one of the very, very few 4G devices to actually be up and running on a 4G network (Verizon's LTE roll-out in the US). As such, it's perfectly positioned to act as a lightning rod for all the myths, hype and hassles that come...

4G, HTC Sense, camera performance, call quality, lightening fast data connection

Gets hot, battery life, outdated version of Android, doesn't really have the display or the power to compete with the best high-end handsets

Is the ThunderBolt’s insatiable appetite for energy a deal-breaker? Probably not. Power users will get used to carrying the chunky charger around or investing a second battery, and there’s even a certain kudos to be earned from any phone capable of...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

HTC ThunderBolt hands-on - Pocket-lint

HTC has launched a new Verizon exclusive handset, the HTC ThunderBolt. It will be part of Verizon's growing 4G arsenal of devices, bringing lightening fast

Jan, 2011

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HTC Thunderbolt review

4G in the wild is more awesome than you can imagine, but can the sparky Thunderbolt keep up?

A jaw-dropping 4G lightning strike blasting a path to the future

Apr, 2011

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HTC Thunderbolt Review

A jaw-dropping 4G lightning strike blasting a path to the future

The HTC Thunderbolt is the first 4G phone on Verizon’s new 4G LTE network – the same next-gen technology Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile and O2 are aiming to bring to the UK later this year. And if the Th

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Amelia (htcphones.net)

HTC Thunderbolt vs. iPhone 4

I know many people who want to buy an iPhone. Most of them don't even know what the iPhone really is and what specs and features it has, they just want it because there is an opinion nowadays that having an iPhone is cool.

Both smartphones have their pros and cons. The HTC Thunderbolt has a larger display, a better camera and many other advantages, and the iPhone 4 seems to be made better and has a longer battery life. However, the HTC Thunderbolt is much cheaper than...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Sona (htcphones.net)

HTC Thunderbolt vs. iPhone 4 vs. Motorola Droid 3: Web Browsing Test

Comparing web browsing in smartphones is perhaps the best way to compare their Operating Systems. Android is considered to be the best and the most popular OS nowadays, followed by iOS, and the phonearena guys decided to compare their performance by...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Morti (htcphones.net)

HTC Thunderbolt Review (Verizon)

In a certain period of time each manufacturer has a special device that is distinguished from others. That model is called flagship, and now its the right time to meet you with the HTC's current flagship that is also one of the first devices supporting...

4.3-inch touchscreen ; 1GHz processor ; Memory ; 8MP camera ; 4G LTE support ; HTC Sense 2.0 UI

Bulkiness ; Battery ; Android 2.2 ; Incongruity of kickstand and microUSB port

The HTC Thunderbolt review showed it is quite attractive device and it is not accidental Verizon decided to get its hands to this perfect handset. Regardless all the problems occurred after its launch the HTC Thunderbolt undoubtedly can be considered...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (goodgearguide.com.au)

HTC Thunderbolt smartphone

Probably the worst-kept secret phone of CES, the HTC Thunderbolt is finally official on the 4G LTE network of US telco Verizon.

4.3in Super LCD screen, 8-megapixel camera, decent performance

In the absence of a national LTE network we're unlikely to see it in Australia (at least in its current form)

The HTC Thunderbolt is equipped with a 4.3in Super LCD screen. It feels really well-constructed and solid in hand while maintaining the slick aesthetic we've come to expect of HTC phones.

Jan, 2011

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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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