Quick Facts
- Category: Cell Phone Reviews
- Published: August 20, 2011
- Updated: April 6, 2026
- Last tested: April 6, 2026
- Reading time: 1 min
- Content check: Verified structure
- Editorial review: Pending editorial review
HTC Evo 3D is now more of a collector phone than a practical daily driver. In 2026, it is interesting for retro Android fans, but not a realistic main phone for modern apps and networks.
Why people still search for it
The phone remains memorable because of its 3D display concept and early dual-camera experimentation. It is part of mobile history and still gets attention from collectors.
Practical limitations today
- Very old Android software and weak app compatibility.
- Battery replacement can be difficult depending on region.
- Network support is limited for modern carrier requirements.
Final take
Great as a nostalgia device or display piece. Not recommended as a primary phone in 2026 unless your use case is strictly offline and experimental.
Undoubtedly, this 3D handset of HTC provide us a way to explore the world in a natural three dimensional manner on it.
HTC Evo looks very stylish smartphone.
Aesthetically this is a nice phone, the screen resolution looks great. I’m looking forward to seeing how ‘3D’ the phone actually is.
Browsing and internet
Full web browsing of real web pages
The video u shared is amazing. HTC also bring various variety of smart phone in the market now they have come up with the idea of 3d phone that a nice looking.We have seen the 3d TV but now we are very eager to see the 3d Phones.
Great review, not so sure about the phone though!
Great I like this one, simple but powerful! No doubt to buy this. Thanks for your nice review.
the first 3D device to land on Mobile Market with dual 5 megapixel camera. Also no 3D glass is needed for 3D effect.
It’s great that 3D is making it to the smart phone. Well I guess it will be called 3D phone. Great review, I want to buy one!
Great review,but I still want to see more comparison with other smartphones.
Certainly still holds more features over the new Apple iPhone 5!!
HTC Evo really “smart” phone, that offers many apps for gadget lovers.
1730 mAh doesn’t seem like nearly enough to power a 3D screen for any reasonable length of time. Anyone know what its like? I’m quite curious.