iPhone4 vs EVO (the stuff that matters to me)

IPhone4 vs EVO

I currently have an EVO. In fact this post is drafted and sent from it. While it is the best Android phone I've used, I miss my old iPhone 2g (the first iPhone) terribly and Apple's keynote was enticing while they showed off that sexy piece of glass and steel.

This comparison is for my own needs and personal circumstances. You may care more about some features that I don't, but in general I'm sure this will help someone decide as well.

Part 1: Synergy and less headaches

Gear I'm using either in conjunction with or alongside my phone: iPad (WiFi), Macbook Pro (Snow Leopard) w/ XP via VMWARE Fusion, ipod nano, Griffin itrip, MOTO Bluetooth stereo headphones, Canon S90, NDSi XL, PSP Go.

With that being said, ideally I want to have some type of synergy between my laptop, iPad and nano so obviously the iPhone would be the preferred choice. The photos from my digital camera, music ripped from cds, and the movies/music purchased from iTunes all reside on my MacBook Pro.  Having to use less applications to modify, convert and upload multimedia between and to devices is always a good thing. Sure there are applications and ways to do it for Android (ie: Doubletwist), but it's just cleaner otherwise, and just plain......works.

Winner: iPhone4

Part 2: Price plans

Of course there are different plans and ability to work around certain data usage (ie: root & wireless tether apps) but again, this is for me.

iPhone4/AT&T

450min w/rollover, 5000 weekend min: $39.99
2gb datapro $25
Tethering (shared 2gb Or its own? Idk) $20
Data overage $10/gb
Total $84.99/mo if I don't go over the primitive 2gb limit.


EVO/Sprint

450min Everything (unlimited data): $69.99
"Required" even though I can't get 4g Premium Data $10
Tethering (5gb) $29.99
Total $109.98

Winner: iPhone/AT&T (savings of $24.99/mo) and even if I exceed the 2gb limit to 4gb in a month I still save $5!

Part 3: Virtual keyboard

I'll tell you right now its the EVO hands down. I'm typing this now in landscape mode and the size of the screen makes it a pleasure to type on. Text/word correction is better on the iPhone (compared to the 3gs) but I admit it has improved on Android 2.1 since the OS on the G1.

Winner: EVO

Part 4: Screen

iPhone4:
3.5 display
960x640
326ppi (I don't care, I have an iPad.)

EVO:
4.3 display
800x480

Again, the EVO screen is amazing. Keep in mind the screen isn't just to look at, you type and touch on it as well. A good tradeoff to iPhone4's boasted 326ppi. I already wear glasses but don't have carpel tunnel (yet) so I'm fine with this.

Winner: EVO

Part 5: Apps

Each platform has it's own version of apps for daily use (ie: Twitter, Facebook, Web Browser (don't want to get into the Flash issue), instant messengers etc.). Each platform has their own signature apps as well. In terms of (new really) new technology, taking advantage of the front facing camera, iPhone has FaceTime and EVO has QIK (when it doesn't force close on me....).

In all honesty the iPhone has more apps (and higher quality apps, and more 'paid' apps), but because I own an iPad I had already purchased tons of apps that are also backwards compatible with iPhone I need to award the iPhone this one. Obviously I have some favorites in the Android market, as I use Astro to backup and restore approximately 30 after each data-wipe or when I swap between phones.

Winner: iPhone4

Part 6: Carriers

I hear people crying about how Sprint sucks or AT&T is horrible, but honestly I have no complaints with Sprint or AT&T (not getting into customer service...).  I live in an area that has adequate coverage for both carriers with few dropped calls and the same with the data connection, same where I work an hour away. The only problem I have is not having Sprint 4g in my area (and won't until next year most likely), and having to pay the $10 premium data charge.

Winner: Doesn't matter really.

Part 6: Multi-tasking

Proven on Android. Still needs to be proven on iPhone (without having to jailbreak).

Winner: EVO

I'm done with this post as I've decided I'll be getting the white iPhone 4, 32gb model. I already even got the day off from work. :P