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HTC Droid Incredible

Overview

Pros & Cons

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84

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    12
  • Good:
    5
  • Average:
    1
  • Bad:
    3

Pros:

  • Snappy performance; great camera; Android OS provides for intuitive and customizable interface
  • The Droid Incredible makes transferring media to your social networks simple.
  • Fastest Processor, Slim Design, Built-in 8 GB storage, Expandable with microSD (up to 32GB), 8 Megapixel Camera w/ dual LED, Sense UI

Cons:

  • Poor battery life; mediocre default keyboard
  • This device provides four hours of usage on a single battery charge.
  • More Pros & Cons
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Last revision on February 1, 2012

Editors Liked

  • Snappy performance; great camera; Android OS provides for intuitive and customizable interface
  • The Droid Incredible makes transferring media to your social networks simple
  • Fastest Processor, Slim Design, Built-in 8 GB storage, Expandable with microSD (up to 32GB), 8 Megapixel Camera w/ dual LED, Sense UI
  • Sense UI adds fun, social element to Android, Very fast performance
  • Bright, colourful, 3.7-inch AMOLED screen, Google Android 2.1, 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 8GB built-in memory, Light, sleek, uncluttered exterior
  • Very well made phone, Simple, easy to use, Excellent pictures, Smooth and responsive interface and touch screen, Great call quality, Lots of useful apps included
  • Tiny, yet mighty. Faster than a locomotive with the help of 8GB flash memory, 512 MB of RAM and Snapdragon processor. Gorgeous color display. We're blown away by the phone's smudgeresisting skills
  • Large and crisp display, excellent text input, solid camera, customizable Sense UI
  • Top of the line everything Android smartphone
  • Brilliant 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, Speedy 1-GHz Snapdragon processors, Updated HTC Sense user interface, Great 8-MP camera, Free GPS turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Great-looking screen. Lots of power. Good call quality. Gorgeous interface additions
  • The HTC Droid Incredible is blazingly fast, thanks to Verizon's 3G network. HTC Sense enhances the features of Android 2.1, and the smartphone features an 8-megapixel camera and 8GB of internal memory. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 3G are all onboard
  • Huge 3.7inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with WVGA resolution, Slim formfactor, DualLED camera flash, 8 megapixel camera, 8GB internal storage for apps, music, video, Hotswappable microSD card
  • Vibrant 3.7inch display, Highly responsive touch screen, Userfriendly interface, Fast 1GHz processor

Editors Didn't Like

  • Poor battery life; mediocre default keyboard
  • This device provides four hours of usage on a single battery charge
  • No Physical Keyboard, Battery Life, No Physical Call and End Button
  • Boring music player
  • Poor voice quality at both ends of calls, Below-average battery life, No dedicated camera shutter button
  • Battery life isn’t great, Keyboard could be better, Screen is not sunlight friendly
  • Camera lens isn't flush to the back of the phone; it could easily be scratched by a set of keys. Sunlight is this phone's kryptonite
  • Needs more battery life, rear cover feels cheap, no music store
  • Display doesn't shock and awe you like the 4.3" HTC HD2 and HTC Evo
  • Optical trackpad a little too recessed, Polarizing backplate design, Average call quality, Records only standard-def video
  • Camera doesn't live up to 8-MP billing. No voice dialing over Bluetooth. Android still lacks many apps compared to iPhone platform
  • You can't use voice and data at the same time. The multimedia experience is adequate but still behind the competition
  • Android Market still lacking the appdiversity and breadth of Apple’s iPhone AppStore, No simultaneous voice and data service, Questionable battery cover design
  • Limited apps market, No VCast multimedia services, Spotty reception, Limited battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

By BrightHub on May 27, 2011 60

Incredible! So the phone claims to be, and in all actuality it passes with flying colors. A lot of that has to do with the fact that the Droid Incredible is essentially a re-packaged Nexus One. I believe HTC would like to make some money from the...

By MobileWhack on April 06, 2011 80

One of the more recent phones out at Verizon Wireless locations is the HTC Droid Incredible, and thankfully, it actually lives up to its name, at least somewhat. We’re taking a look at this one today, and it may not be quite as Incredible as the...

By Maximum PC on September 24, 2010 90

Android realizes its full, heart-warming potential Aesthetically, HTC’s Droid Incredible lacks the neo-industrial panache of the iPhone 4, but it does have a sturdy, almost ruggedized feel. The brain is a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, which, in...

By JusTech'n on July 26, 2010 73

Overall I am happy with the phone, I understand there will be things I don’t like, and software is never bug free. I have managed to tweak the setting in such a way that I am satisfied with what I have. I am especially happy with the fact that I...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010 63

The 8MP camera and large display screen make creating and viewing stunning images a cinch on the Droid...

By Pocketnow on May 02, 2010 90

The HTC Droid Incredible offers the most features, through both hardware and software, of any Android device to hit US shores and it’s certainly the best available from Verizon. Now that the Nexus One has been axed from Verizon’s plans, it...

By Macworld on May 01, 2010 90

The best of the Droids on Verizon, the Droid Incredible impresses with its speedy user interface, gorgeous AMOLED display and fun Sense user interface. Other than some minor design qualms, this smartphone truly lives up to its name. Design-wise, the...

By LetsTalk on April 29, 2010 90

Stand out with the Droid Incredible - The latest Android Smartphone from HTC is on Verizon Wireless. Enjoy blinding browsing speeds with the 1GHz Snapdragon Processor and the most reliable 3G Network in the Nation. The Droid Incredible performs across...

By Digital Trends on April 28, 2010 80

HTC’s Droid Incredible hits high marks for its speed, camera quality and light weight, but falls apart on cell phone essentials like battery life and voice...

By Good Gear Guide on April 27, 2010 90

The HTC Incredible is one of the most impressive Android phones available with a gorgeous display, slick user interface, and lightning-fast processor....

By G4tv.com on April 27, 2010 100

Video Review: Only one Droid can be deemed incredible. Kevin Pereira and Chris Hardwick review the new HTC Droid Incredible for Verizon Wireless with its 3.7" OLED touch screen, HTC sense interface and 8 mega pixel flash camera for $200 with a...

By Testfreaks on April 23, 2010 90

My advice to you is that if you’re a Verizon customer, get this phone you won’t regret it. If you’re not a Verizon customer and you’re looking for a reason to switch, then this is it. The HTC Incredible is the best Android based...

By Wired on April 22, 2010 90

The highly anticipated HTC Incredible was well worth the wait. This miniature powerhouse not only looks prettier than a stack of Monets, but also smokes most smartphones when it comes to performance.Weighing in at 4.6 ounces and spanning a mere 2.3 x...

By MobileBurn on April 20, 2010 95

The HTC DROID Incredible offers a host of features inside a very capable smartphone, and nearly all of them work very well. Its 8 megapixel camera took some excellent shots, call quality on Verizon's network was very good, and web browsing was a...

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