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The most promising Android for Sprint: The recently launched HTC EVO 3D on paper is everything you could want – 1.2 dual core processor, 3D high resolution 960 by 540 pixel screen, 4G, and the latest version of Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense overlay. However, this phone is before its time and has issues with voice calling, connectivity, and the 3D screen has limited viewing angles (though at times looks amazing and is an impressive feature to flaunt to your friends). This phone is one for those that are looking for something ahead of the times with its unique 3D video viewing.
My pick of the Sprint Androids is the Nexus S. The high lights of this phone is that it ships with ‘pure Android’ user interface, that latest version of Android 2.3, a sophisticated design, and supports Google Voice integration. For many the simplistic ‘pure Android’ user interface is an appealing feature. This allows for easy updates to the latest Android versions, and for advanced users the ability to ‘root’ your device more easily so as to customize the phone to your exact likings and needs.
There are some negatives for this phone, they are follows:
Weak reception making for slightly washed out call quality and the occasional dropped call.
There is 14GB of built in storage (which for most users should be more than enough), however, there is no option to insert a MicroSD card for additional memory.
Data speeds on Sprint’s 4G WiMax network are considerably slower than some of the other devices such as the Epic 4G. The good news is that Sprint is aware of the poor signal strength and slow data speeds on their 4G WiMax network and beginning July 25 are taking action. Commencing July 25th Sprint will be updating the Nexus S 4G this will hopefully take care of these issues. Click here to read more about the Nexus S 4G.
For many users a full keyboard phone is essential. The HTC Evo Shift 4G and the Samsung Epic 4G are both great choices. My choice of keyboards is the Epic 4G. It has well spaced keys that are roomy and slightly raised with a good amount of tactile response making for easy typing. The Epic has strong features such as 4G, impressive 5 mega pixel camera, 1GHz processor and an excellent Super AMOLED screen.
A strong mid tear phone is the LG Optimus, which is free with a two year contract. The phone has a premier look to it and a good feel in the hand. It ships with Android 2.2, has a good user interface and reasonable battery life. The screen is slightly smaller than some of the premier Android devices, however, more than adequate.
A phone that is currently available only with no contract is the Samsung Galaxy S II. This phone is an amazing smartphone and is a contender for the best smartphone on the market (I think better than the iPhone 4 and most likely better than the 5). It gets full marks for speed, software, design, multi-media and has a breath taking Super AMOLDED Plus display. This thin and elegant phone with its rapid speeds and vivid colors is expected to be available on contract with Sprint sometime in August. This will make the current price of $800 much more affordable. Click here to learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S II.
Sprint, the third largest cellular network provider in the US with 49.9 million customers is owned by Sprint Nextel Corporation. The merger of Sprint Communication and Nextel Communication in 2005 resulted in the formation of this entity. The pluses of this provider is extensive voice and high speed data service coverage. On the Sprint Everything plan there is free calling between most Sprint and Nextel customers. The draw backs of this provider is that there are fewer options to you in terms of handsets than with some of the other GSM carriers. 
The Android operating system (OS) is an open-source software stack for mobile devices and is held by Google Inc. There are a number of companies that manufacture mobile handsets that run on the Android OS, such as Motorola, Samsung, LG, T-Mobile, etc. In quarter 4 2010 the Android OS dislodged Nokia’s Symbian OS as the world’s best selling platform. It is now the most popular smart phone OS in the US, representing 36 percent (Apple has 26% and BlackBerry 23%).
Sprint Coverage: National coverage, click here to check coverage in your area. With Sprint’s Worldwide roaming option you can make international calls, connect overseas, get international voice/texting/ data information etc.
Sprint Speed: A recent test by PC Mag testing 21 cities in the US found Verizon to have the quickest 4G network speed. Sprint takes up third position with an average download speed of 2.99 Mbps. Sprint has their own WiMax network. Outside the major metropolitan areas Sprint has the slowest average download speed of 0.52 Mbps.
Fastest ’4G’ average download speeds:
- Verizon 9.46 Mbps
- TMobile 3.7 Mbps
- Sprint 2.99 Mbps
- At&t 2.44 Mbps
- MetroPCS 1.62 Mbps
Fastest Rural America average download speeds:
- TMobile 2.08 Mbps
- At&t 1.95 Mbps
- Verizon 0.69 Mbps
- Sprint 0.52 Mbps
Sprint Plans: Sprint has reasonable individual plans which on average are $30 more than T-Mobile and $10 cheaper than Verizon. This is a comparison of unlimited talk, messaging and data across the following providers:
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Sprint (Simply Everything + Premium Data) Cost = $110
- Verizon (Nationwide Talk & Text + Data) Cost = $120
- TMobile (Even More Unlimited + Messaging + Data) Cost = $80
Popular plans: 
* Sprint requires on certain 4G smartphones that you include the ‘Premium Data’ add on at $10 per month *Mobile HotSpot add on will cost you $29.99 per month *One time activation fee is $36
Conclusion: Currently the selection of Sprint Androids is slightly limited, but there are still some good options with the Nexus S 4G with ‘pure Android’ being our pick of the Sprint Androids. The Galaxy S II is expected to launch under contract with Sprint in August. This phone is a powerful and elegant phone to watch out for.