Hi airbullet10, Good question. The speakers are not Beats Audio branded but they are improved by the Beats Audio integration in the Rezound. -Scott at Wirefly
Hi RogerMiranda23, Great question! I would go with the Rezound because of the iBeats headphones that come with it, and because you will pay less for a phone with almost the same specs. -Scott at Wiirefly
@xNzzyz You're probably referring to the HTC Sensation XE, which is not sold in the US. I have never seen the Sensation XE, but my understanding is that the Rezound is different in a few ways. This includes the Rezound's 720p display and LTE network. Bob at Wirefly
@Peanut5922 No, the Rezound uses a "standard" LTE SIM, a size that is often called a "mini-SIM." The size of the new "micro-SIM" is referred to as "3FF" for some reason. Bob at Wirefly
@danymexraptor The "LTE card" is a SIM card. It is required to activate the phone. The Rezound will not work without an LTE SIM, and you can only activate the phone if you have an activated LTE SIM. It will come with the Rezound when you get a data plan. Bob at Wirefly
@HaikosVideos No, you don't need to use headphones to make a phone call. The Rezound works like any other bar-style phone for making phone calls. Bob at Wirefly
Hi azcardinal11, The Rezound does need a sim to activate the phone. When you order from Wirefly it will be in the box when it is delivered to you at no charge. -Scott at Wirefly
Hi KILLERELITEDoes, You can transfer music to the onboard storage on the Rezound, or you can out it on a microSD card and then install that in to the Rezound. -Scott at Wirefly
After some research I actually went with the HTC rezound. It fitted my lifestyle most being great with music. I did end up buying the larger battery/case for it so I could go all day. Thanks for all your help!
@WudUpReN I'm not sure I understand your question. For the most part, the iPhone and an Android phone have different apps. However, there are many different apps that perform the same (or very similar) function. For example, you can download iWay GPS for iPhone, and use Google Maps for Android -- not exactly the same, but similar. Bob at Wirefly
The ThunderBolt is both rounder and squarer, if that's not contradictory. The Rezound is more squared off and rectangular, so the two phones feel different in the hand. If it was my choice and the cost was close, I'd much rather have the Rezound. Bob at Wirefly
@quallen1 One way to transfer data is to plug your current phone into a computer, move the files onto the computer, then move the files onto the Rezound when you get it. Or you can take the Rezound to a Verizon store with your old phone and they will help you move the files. Bob at Wirefly
@AnfieldRiot When you receive the phone from Wirefly, it will have the LTE SIM. The phone will not work without it, so be sure it is correctly placed in its slot. Bob at Wirefly
@AnfieldRiot I'm not sure what sort of SIM the BlackBerry Storm 2 has, but it's probably a GSM SIM for global operation. In any event, only an LTE SIM will work in the Rezound. Bob at Wirefly
Hi kevin9158, I do not have a Rezound in front of me to double check but I believe that the holes you are talking about are for the ringer. When your phone rings it will come out of those holes. Otterbox would not have a cut out for those due to the water resistant design. -Scott at Wirefly
@godofwar691 No, a GSM SIM will not work in the Rezound, even if the Rezound is unlocked. The Rezound works only with a Verizon LTE SIM. Bob at Wirefly
Hi AlgolscIV, I don't fully understand your question. If you are asking if the Rezound is the replacement for the Thunderbolt I would say it is a replacement, but we do not sell the Rezound any longer. The replacement for the Rezound is the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE. Let me know if this was not your question. -Scott at Wirefly
Hi Foreverforgotten11, It only comes with the iBeats headphones. It will work with the other Beats headphones but they need to be purchased apart from the phone. -Scott at Wirefly
@MrOxidius Thanks! You know that I did a Schmackdown video comparing those two phones, right? Take a look at that and see if you have more questions. Bob at Wirefly
Hi kevin9158, The Beats audio is a digital equalizer so it will improve the sound coming out of the phone some. It will not sound as good as the headphones but you will be able to notice a difference. -Scott at Wirefly
@TheMurphyy1 It's my understand that the brand is "Beats by Dr. Dre" and that the model of the earphones is "iBeats." Kind of like Chanel #5 by Coco Chanel. Bob at Wirefly
@ShockingSkillz You can definitely get music into the Rezound using a Windows computer. Plug the Rezound into the computer and simply drag-and-drop the files into the phone. It's pretty easy, actually. Bob at Wirefly
@Urforehead Yes, the Rezound has bluetooth. However, it's my understanding that the Beats technology doesn't work through bluetooth. You might want to take your Beats wireless device to a Verizon store and check a Rezound to see if you can make it work. Bob at Wirefly
Hi DoubleJSings, The iBeats will work on your brothers iPod Touch. They are fantastic headphones and I would not hand them over so easy. Paired with the Beats Audio technology the Rezound has the best audio I have heard from a phone or MP3 player. -Scott at Wirefly
@Gabe128 No, the Rezound will not work with a T-Mobile or AT&T SIM, even if the phone is unlocked. The Rezound uses technology that is not compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T. Bob at Wirefly
@vasyasol The Rezound is a US model and I don't know if there will be an international version. A Rezound from the US will not work in the UK, even if it is unlocked. It does not support GSM networks. The Rezound has been available in the US for about 5 weeks. Bob at Wirefly
@Redbridz222 The Rezound is not a GSM phone -- it's an LTE phone. Those are two different technologies on two different frequencies. It's like trying to put a Honda fuel injector in a Ford... it just won't get the job done. Bob at Wirefly
Verizon has lots of choice, and my recommendation is the Rezound. Prices change all the time, so if that hits your price range, the Rezound is my pick. The LG Spectrum and the new LG Lucid are both very good, and the Motorola DROID RAZR is also a very nice phone. Lots of choice... I hope you're shopping with Wirefly! Bob at Wirefly
Hi inkProf, Since we do not sell AT&T phone we do not get samples from the carriers or manufacturers. So we will not be doing any video on the HTC one X+. Sorry about not being able to do a video for you. -Scott at Wirefly
@nightblitzx No, GSM SIMs will not work. The LTE radios in the Rexound are in the 700MHz band, so the other LTE service would also have to be 700MHz. Right now, no other LTE service in the US is close to 700MHz, as far as I know. Bob at Wirefly
@Jakems28 The Rezound is only available in black, so far. I do not know when/if a white version will be available. FWIW, HTC eventually made a white version of the EVO 4G and it was a good looking device. Maybe that will be done with the Rezound as well. Bob at Wirefly
@DHARUNTHEDESTROYER The version of the Rezound sold in the US for Verizon will not work with GSM SIMs. There is a related international version called the HTC Sensation XE/XL, although not all the specs match. That version will work with GSM SIMs. Bob at Wirefly
@JanieRae21 LTE requires a SIM. It is the same size as the SIMs in most T-Mobile and AT&T phones, but it works completely differently. They are not interchangable, even if you unlock the phone. However, a SIM is required in an LTE phone, even if all you want to do is get to the main screen. Bob at Wirefly
Hi Drigerification, It looks like there is an international version of the Rezound. Wirefly does not offer that version of the Rezound. I would recommend doing a search on "Unlocked HTC Rezound". You should find a few options for the international version. -Scott at Wirefly
@XgamerHere I don't know when the Rezound will be available in the UK. You might try asking a UK carrier or a retailer that serves the UK. Bob at Wirefly
@koshman1980 We can't publish the price until the phone launches, which will be on Nov. 14. At that time, you can go to Wirefly and get the latest price. I generally do no list prices here, as they change all the time and tend to confuse people. Bob at Wirefly
@JokeyBoy100 Hmmm... interesting question, and I didn't see it until just now. I'll try to test that on the Radar in the next day or two. Bob at Wirefly
@hjtomhj You should give the Rezound an audition. It comes with iBeats earphones and the Rezound has Beats Audio technology built in. All that should give it an edge over the iPhone, but an audition should tell for sure. One consideration is pre-2009 iTunes songs have DRM that only Apple can unlock. Can't play those in the Rezound without paying Apple to unlock them. Bob at Wirefly
@MarinBelec You should probably start with a Google search regarding 4G. Basically, it is a faster network technology that connects to cell phones at the sort of speeds you get with a cable modem at home. Bob at Wirefly
Hi inkProf, The Rezound was not a great selling phone for HTC and I think they were also looking for a way to reduce the cost of the phone and make more profit on it. That is why they don't include iBeats headphones with their phone anymore. -Scott at Wirefly
@bawx19 It's probably possible to unlock the phone, but it will only work with an LTE SIM. The 4G radios inside the phone are LTE only, tuned to Verizon's frequencies. It will not work with a GSM SIM. Bob at Wirefly
@dubtank420 The HTC Rezound is only from Verizon. As far as I know, there is no version of it for any other carrier, either in the US or in any other country. Bob at Wirely
@bawx19 No. LTE is not the same as GSM and the two are not interchangable. And LTE providers use different frequencies, so AT&T's LTE will not work with Verizon. A GSM SIM will not work in the Rezound, and LTE SIMs from providers other than Verizon will not work, either. The Rezound will work only with LTE SIMs from Verizon. Bob at Wirefly
@wirefly I completely understand. I got this phone about 3 days ago and I can't put it down. The beats are phenominal. And the phone itself it better than anyone can imagine. Quick speeds, great for texting, web browsing, and for just listening to music or watching a movie. I love it. I definitely recommend this phone to anyone who is considering it.
@MorganCoolness Read the comment I wrote about six down. The LTE SIM comes with the phone when you buy a 4G plan. Which you have to do. And no, I'm not 13. But I was once. Bob at Wirefly
Hi Tim Morales, Not the Rezound but they are getting the HTC EVO 4G LTE. It is available for pre-order right now on Wirefly.com. It's the only Android that I would say has better specs than the Rezound. -Scott at Wirefly
Hi idontknowwhatilike, That sounds a little short but not by much. It also depends what you have running in the background and how many widgets you have running. -Scott at Wirefly
Hi Bloomberryrox, The shutter speed on the Rezound seems a little slower that the one on the Galaxy S2. I'm not sure of the exact shutter speeds but that is from my use of the two phones. -Scott at Wirefly
Hi daultonisbeasty, The DROID RAZR yes, but the RAZR Maxx is another story. That match-up would come down to if you would use the Beats Audio more or if battery life is more important. -Scott at Wirefly
@AnnaaLoves Yes, I'd consider the Rezound better than the DROID Bionic. The Rezound has a higher resolution display, comes with iBeats earphones & Beats Audio technology, it's a little faster on standard benchmarks. The DROID Bionic is a nice phone, however. Bob at Wirefly
@lilbillu Sri Lanka is an island off the coast of India, right? The Rezound is locked to Verizon in the US, and it uses CDMA and LTE technology. It does not use the GSM technology that you almost certainly use in Sri Lanka, and the Rezound can't be made to work with GSM. Ask Dialog if it uses GSM... chances are that it does. Bob at Wirefly
@PlayStationHidden No, sorry... I do not know when the Rezound will be available internationally. I expect that it will be available, but don't know when that might happen. Bob at Wirefly
Sorry to correct you bob but there is no red version of the htc rezound the picture that you saw was the official htc case on the rezound that was red. The rezound only comes in one color
Hi Zinc Egriub, From my understanding for the Rezound to activate it needs the 4G sim from Verizon. I have not tried activating it without a sim. Have any of our UA-cam viewers activated and used the Rezound without the 4G sim? -Scott at Wirefly
@TheEndower Yes there is a way to do this, you much purchase an extended battery and case. I just talked to a verizon assistant yesterday and she said it was $60. I find it a bit pricy, but probably very useful. Otherwise you can simply get another battery like the one already in the phone, charge it, and carry it around incase your primary dies
Hi KILLERELITEDoes, If you ordered it from Wirefly it will come with a sim card. The phone will connect to WiFi and work for everything except calls and text messages without an activated sim card. -Scott at Wirefly
@jamlibatangas How much does the Rezound cost? Prices change all the time, so it's best to go to Wirefly and check the current price. Any price I mention here will be obsolete in a few weeks, and that will confuse people. Bob at Wirefly
@scassidy06 It rendered on my computer on the seat of my car as I drove home. Then I walked to dinner with my wife and walked back home afterward. Then I re-booted the computer (long story) and checked the 19-minute review. Then I uploaded it (30 minutes or so)... and now it's on UA-cam. Bob at Wirefly
@Animesk8ter12 I love the display resolution and it becomes the resolution leader. I haven't had a chance to test much else, but will get time to do that in the next day or so. I haven't seen the others you mention, but maybe the RAZR is coming soon. Bob at Wirefly
@MOTH477 Verizon was never away from Wirefly. The Galaxy Nexus looks like it's gotten pushed back some. The official date is still late November, so that's all I can say for sure. Bob at Wirefly
@Faesalmajid I don't know if the Rezound is available unlocked. If you are in the US, you probably will only be able to use it on Verizon, even if it is unlocked. Internationally, the US version of the Rezound is not very compatible... it has CDMA and LTE for connection, and neither is common internationally. Bob at Wirefly
@MrShadowboy20 If you buy the Rezound from Wirefly or Verizon, the SIM will come with the phone. I don't know how you get the SIM if you buy the phone somewhere else. Bob at Wirefly
@djlobb I have the Samsung Galaxy S II (Epic 4G Touch for Sprint) and the HTC Rezound on my desk, but don't have the iPhone 4S. Of the two that I have, the Samsung has better sound. It has a bit more bass, so the sound from the Samsung is fuller. The Rezound's speaker sounds tinny by comparison. Of course, the Rezound does have the iBeats earphones... Bob at Wirefly
Hi symbolofca, You can get the full sized SIM card from your local Verizon store. If you order from Wirefly you will receive it in the box with your order. Scott at Wirefly
@superyoyo70 The Rezound requires an LTE SIM. If you get the phone from Wirefly or from Verizon, it will come with the LTE SIM. I can't speak for any other source for the phone. Bob at Wirefly
@KrAzYMoDz1344 You realize that I did a Rezound vs. iPhone 4S Schmackdown video where I compared the two phones, right? That will give you the answer. Bob at Wirefly
@hondafrk No, I don't have any news about an extended battery, but someone will most likely make one. My early tests show that the batter life is at least average, but I've had the phone for only one day. Bob at Wirefly
Thanks brock hadinsley,
Thanks for the kind words and for watching our video.
-Scott at Wirefly
Hi airbullet10,
Good question. The speakers are not Beats Audio branded but they are improved by the Beats Audio integration in the Rezound.
-Scott at Wirefly
Thanks for shopping with Wirefly!
Bob at Wirefly
Hi RogerMiranda23,
Great question! I would go with the Rezound because of the iBeats headphones that come with it, and because you will pay less for a phone with almost the same specs.
-Scott at Wiirefly
@xNzzyz You're probably referring to the HTC Sensation XE, which is not sold in the US. I have never seen the Sensation XE, but my understanding is that the Rezound is different in a few ways. This includes the Rezound's 720p display and LTE network.
Bob at Wirefly
@Peanut5922 No, the Rezound uses a "standard" LTE SIM, a size that is often called a "mini-SIM." The size of the new "micro-SIM" is referred to as "3FF" for some reason.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi imagestudiord,
The sim card slot is because it has LTE, not because it is GSM. It will not work with a GSM sim card.
-Scott at Wirefly
Thanks both of you... I guess i got jealous with all of these new awesome phones coming out
@danymexraptor The "LTE card" is a SIM card. It is required to activate the phone. The Rezound will not work without an LTE SIM, and you can only activate the phone if you have an activated LTE SIM. It will come with the Rezound when you get a data plan.
Bob at Wirefly
@HaikosVideos No, you don't need to use headphones to make a phone call. The Rezound works like any other bar-style phone for making phone calls.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi azcardinal11,
The Rezound does need a sim to activate the phone. When you order from Wirefly it will be in the box when it is delivered to you at no charge.
-Scott at Wirefly
Thanks for the heads up on the sim card was going to go and pick it up tomorrow
Hi KILLERELITEDoes,
You can transfer music to the onboard storage on the Rezound, or you can out it on a microSD card and then install that in to the Rezound.
-Scott at Wirefly
getting this phone soon, so excited. it looks awesome and I really like that it comes with beats headphones and beats audio in the phone!
After some research I actually went with the HTC rezound. It fitted my lifestyle most being great with music. I did end up buying the larger battery/case for it so I could go all day. Thanks for all your help!
I can not wait to get this phone.
@WudUpReN I'm not sure I understand your question. For the most part, the iPhone and an Android phone have different apps. However, there are many different apps that perform the same (or very similar) function. For example, you can download iWay GPS for iPhone, and use Google Maps for Android -- not exactly the same, but similar.
Bob at Wirefly
The ThunderBolt is both rounder and squarer, if that's not contradictory. The Rezound is more squared off and rectangular, so the two phones feel different in the hand. If it was my choice and the cost was close, I'd much rather have the Rezound.
Bob at Wirefly
@quallen1 One way to transfer data is to plug your current phone into a computer, move the files onto the computer, then move the files onto the Rezound when you get it. Or you can take the Rezound to a Verizon store with your old phone and they will help you move the files.
Bob at Wirefly
@AnfieldRiot When you receive the phone from Wirefly, it will have the LTE SIM. The phone will not work without it, so be sure it is correctly placed in its slot.
Bob at Wirefly
@rishabhrekhi The Rezound is CDMA and LTE. It can not be made to work on GSM systems.
Bob at Wirefly
@AnfieldRiot I'm not sure what sort of SIM the BlackBerry Storm 2 has, but it's probably a GSM SIM for global operation. In any event, only an LTE SIM will work in the Rezound.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi kevin9158,
I do not have a Rezound in front of me to double check but I believe that the holes you are talking about are for the ringer. When your phone rings it will come out of those holes. Otterbox would not have a cut out for those due to the water resistant design.
-Scott at Wirefly
@godofwar691 No, a GSM SIM will not work in the Rezound, even if the Rezound is unlocked. The Rezound works only with a Verizon LTE SIM.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi AlgolscIV,
I don't fully understand your question. If you are asking if the Rezound is the replacement for the Thunderbolt I would say it is a replacement, but we do not sell the Rezound any longer. The replacement for the Rezound is the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE. Let me know if this was not your question.
-Scott at Wirefly
Yes, Nick, the Rezound still comes with the iBeats earphones. But why get it from Verizon? It costs less if you get it from Wirefly.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi Foreverforgotten11,
It only comes with the iBeats headphones. It will work with the other Beats headphones but they need to be purchased apart from the phone.
-Scott at Wirefly
@TeamAirStudioTV I don't know... you'll have to check with the stores.
Bob at Wirefly
@MrOxidius Thanks! You know that I did a Schmackdown video comparing those two phones, right? Take a look at that and see if you have more questions.
Bob at Wirefly
@DavidArch2012 Yes, you get HDMI from the USB connector on this phone.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi kevin9158,
The Beats audio is a digital equalizer so it will improve the sound coming out of the phone some. It will not sound as good as the headphones but you will be able to notice a difference.
-Scott at Wirefly
@MrPack52 If you buy the Rezound, the iBeats come only in the color shown.
Bob at Wirefly
@TheMurphyy1 It's my understand that the brand is "Beats by Dr. Dre" and that the model of the earphones is "iBeats." Kind of like Chanel #5 by Coco Chanel.
Bob at Wirefly
@ShockingSkillz You can definitely get music into the Rezound using a Windows computer. Plug the Rezound into the computer and simply drag-and-drop the files into the phone. It's pretty easy, actually.
Bob at Wirefly
@BESTPAINTBALLA Yes, the Rezound supports Netflix.
Bob at Wirefly
@3jermain No, we haven't done any video with the LG Esteem yet. At the moment, Wirefly does not carry the Esteem.
Bob at Wirefly
@scott5626 I agree. The Rezound doesn't feel as bulky as some 4.3-inch phones.
Bob at Wirefly
@Urforehead Yes, the Rezound has bluetooth. However, it's my understanding that the Beats technology doesn't work through bluetooth. You might want to take your Beats wireless device to a Verizon store and check a Rezound to see if you can make it work.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi DoubleJSings,
The iBeats will work on your brothers iPod Touch. They are fantastic headphones and I would not hand them over so easy. Paired with the Beats Audio technology the Rezound has the best audio I have heard from a phone or MP3 player.
-Scott at Wirefly
@Gabe128 No, the Rezound will not work with a T-Mobile or AT&T SIM, even if the phone is unlocked. The Rezound uses technology that is not compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi nyj95,
The beats audio integration in the Rezound will improve the sound sent to your headphones. So yes it will help.
-Scott at Wirefly
@vasyasol The Rezound is a US model and I don't know if there will be an international version. A Rezound from the US will not work in the UK, even if it is unlocked. It does not support GSM networks.
The Rezound has been available in the US for about 5 weeks.
Bob at Wirefly
@Redbridz222 The Rezound is not a GSM phone -- it's an LTE phone. Those are two different technologies on two different frequencies. It's like trying to put a Honda fuel injector in a Ford... it just won't get the job done.
Bob at Wirefly
@lexNell9798 Yes, the Rezound is an excellent device for video chat.
Bob at Wirefly
@Realhamfoshea The review video is rendering right now. If all goes well, it will be up tonight.
Bob at Wirefly
Verizon has lots of choice, and my recommendation is the Rezound. Prices change all the time, so if that hits your price range, the Rezound is my pick. The LG Spectrum and the new LG Lucid are both very good, and the Motorola DROID RAZR is also a very nice phone. Lots of choice... I hope you're shopping with Wirefly!
Bob at Wirefly
Hi inkProf,
Since we do not sell AT&T phone we do not get samples from the carriers or manufacturers. So we will not be doing any video on the HTC one X+. Sorry about not being able to do a video for you.
-Scott at Wirefly
@nightblitzx No, GSM SIMs will not work. The LTE radios in the Rexound are in the 700MHz band, so the other LTE service would also have to be 700MHz. Right now, no other LTE service in the US is close to 700MHz, as far as I know.
Bob at Wirefly
@Jakems28 The Rezound is only available in black, so far. I do not know when/if a white version will be available. FWIW, HTC eventually made a white version of the EVO 4G and it was a good looking device. Maybe that will be done with the Rezound as well.
Bob at Wirefly
@DHARUNTHEDESTROYER The version of the Rezound sold in the US for Verizon will not work with GSM SIMs. There is a related international version called the HTC Sensation XE/XL, although not all the specs match. That version will work with GSM SIMs.
Bob at Wirefly
@LieutenantLawlz Sorry, I didn't see this until right now.
The Rezound's box is 6.2 inches x 6.2 inches x 2.1 inches.
Bob at Wirefly
@JhawkRbWr18 The Rezound is currently available.
Bob at Wirefly
@bigjcd3 As I understand it, Beats by Dr. Dre is the brand, not the model. The model of these particular earphones is "iBeats."
Bob at Wirefly
@JanieRae21 LTE requires a SIM. It is the same size as the SIMs in most T-Mobile and AT&T phones, but it works completely differently. They are not interchangable, even if you unlock the phone. However, a SIM is required in an LTE phone, even if all you want to do is get to the main screen.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi Drigerification,
It looks like there is an international version of the Rezound. Wirefly does not offer that version of the Rezound. I would recommend doing a search on "Unlocked HTC Rezound". You should find a few options for the international version.
-Scott at Wirefly
Good question AndroidNinjaReview, It takes a full sized LTE SIM card. Scott at Wirefly
@XgamerHere I don't know when the Rezound will be available in the UK. You might try asking a UK carrier or a retailer that serves the UK.
Bob at Wirefly
@koshman1980 We can't publish the price until the phone launches, which will be on Nov. 14. At that time, you can go to Wirefly and get the latest price. I generally do no list prices here, as they change all the time and tend to confuse people.
Bob at Wirefly
@JokeyBoy100 Hmmm... interesting question, and I didn't see it until just now. I'll try to test that on the Radar in the next day or two.
Bob at Wirefly
@hjtomhj You should give the Rezound an audition. It comes with iBeats earphones and the Rezound has Beats Audio technology built in. All that should give it an edge over the iPhone, but an audition should tell for sure. One consideration is pre-2009 iTunes songs have DRM that only Apple can unlock. Can't play those in the Rezound without paying Apple to unlock them.
Bob at Wirefly
I have the Sensation..ugh and now I want this one...Damn you HTC
@MarinBelec You should probably start with a Google search regarding 4G. Basically, it is a faster network technology that connects to cell phones at the sort of speeds you get with a cable modem at home.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi inkProf,
The Rezound was not a great selling phone for HTC and I think they were also looking for a way to reduce the cost of the phone and make more profit on it. That is why they don't include iBeats headphones with their phone anymore.
-Scott at Wirefly
@bawx19 It's probably possible to unlock the phone, but it will only work with an LTE SIM. The 4G radios inside the phone are LTE only, tuned to Verizon's frequencies. It will not work with a GSM SIM.
Bob at Wirefly
@dubtank420 The HTC Rezound is only from Verizon. As far as I know, there is no version of it for any other carrier, either in the US or in any other country.
Bob at Wirely
@bawx19 No. LTE is not the same as GSM and the two are not interchangable. And LTE providers use different frequencies, so AT&T's LTE will not work with Verizon. A GSM SIM will not work in the Rezound, and LTE SIMs from providers other than Verizon will not work, either. The Rezound will work only with LTE SIMs from Verizon.
Bob at Wirefly
@wirefly I completely understand. I got this phone about 3 days ago and I can't put it down. The beats are phenominal. And the phone itself it better than anyone can imagine. Quick speeds, great for texting, web browsing, and for just listening to music or watching a movie. I love it. I definitely recommend this phone to anyone who is considering it.
@MorganCoolness Read the comment I wrote about six down. The LTE SIM comes with the phone when you buy a 4G plan. Which you have to do.
And no, I'm not 13. But I was once.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi Tim Morales,
Not the Rezound but they are getting the HTC EVO 4G LTE. It is available for pre-order right now on Wirefly.com. It's the only Android that I would say has better specs than the Rezound.
-Scott at Wirefly
Hey Bob just want to say you do the best unboxings . Keep it up . Thanks
Hi idontknowwhatilike,
That sounds a little short but not by much. It also depends what you have running in the background and how many widgets you have running.
-Scott at Wirefly
Hi Bloomberryrox,
The shutter speed on the Rezound seems a little slower that the one on the Galaxy S2. I'm not sure of the exact shutter speeds but that is from my use of the two phones.
-Scott at Wirefly
Hi daultonisbeasty,
The DROID RAZR yes, but the RAZR Maxx is another story. That match-up would come down to if you would use the Beats Audio more or if battery life is more important.
-Scott at Wirefly
@AnnaaLoves Yes, I'd consider the Rezound better than the DROID Bionic. The Rezound has a higher resolution display, comes with iBeats earphones & Beats Audio technology, it's a little faster on standard benchmarks. The DROID Bionic is a nice phone, however.
Bob at Wirefly
@FoBsessed24 The Rezound only works on Verizon. It can't be made to work on T-Mobile, AT&T or any other carrier.
Bob at Wirefly
@lilbillu Sri Lanka is an island off the coast of India, right?
The Rezound is locked to Verizon in the US, and it uses CDMA and LTE technology. It does not use the GSM technology that you almost certainly use in Sri Lanka, and the Rezound can't be made to work with GSM. Ask Dialog if it uses GSM... chances are that it does.
Bob at Wirefly
@PlayStationHidden No, sorry... I do not know when the Rezound will be available internationally. I expect that it will be available, but don't know when that might happen.
Bob at Wirefly
Sorry to correct you bob but there is no red version of the htc rezound the picture that you saw was the official htc case on the rezound that was red. The rezound only comes in one color
this friday i'm getting this phone! i cant wait now because of this video and how to get everything ready! nice video!
Hi Zinc Egriub,
From my understanding for the Rezound to activate it needs the 4G sim from Verizon. I have not tried activating it without a sim. Have any of our UA-cam viewers activated and used the Rezound without the 4G sim?
-Scott at Wirefly
@MrLarryBurd You'll have to ask Verizon about that... Wirefly ships it with the LTE SIM, but I can't speak for any other supplier.
Bob at Wirefly
I love Bob, don't you love bob?
@TheEndower Yes there is a way to do this, you much purchase an extended battery and case. I just talked to a verizon assistant yesterday and she said it was $60. I find it a bit pricy, but probably very useful. Otherwise you can simply get another battery like the one already in the phone, charge it, and carry it around incase your primary dies
Hi KILLERELITEDoes,
If you ordered it from Wirefly it will come with a sim card. The phone will connect to WiFi and work for everything except calls and text messages without an activated sim card.
-Scott at Wirefly
Hi Tj Herndon,
When upgrading you should get everything that is in this unboxing video.
-Scott at Wirefly
Just found my next phone!
HTC Rocks!
@jamlibatangas How much does the Rezound cost? Prices change all the time, so it's best to go to Wirefly and check the current price. Any price I mention here will be obsolete in a few weeks, and that will confuse people.
Bob at Wirefly
@scassidy06 It rendered on my computer on the seat of my car as I drove home. Then I walked to dinner with my wife and walked back home afterward. Then I re-booted the computer (long story) and checked the 19-minute review. Then I uploaded it (30 minutes or so)... and now it's on UA-cam.
Bob at Wirefly
this phone is awesome i want it for my 13th birthday in a couple of days
@Animesk8ter12 I love the display resolution and it becomes the resolution leader. I haven't had a chance to test much else, but will get time to do that in the next day or so.
I haven't seen the others you mention, but maybe the RAZR is coming soon.
Bob at Wirefly
@MOTH477 Verizon was never away from Wirefly. The Galaxy Nexus looks like it's gotten pushed back some. The official date is still late November, so that's all I can say for sure.
Bob at Wirefly
Hi para0703,
The LTE sim connects it to Verizon's 4G network.
-Scott at Wirefly
@Faesalmajid I don't know if the Rezound is available unlocked. If you are in the US, you probably will only be able to use it on Verizon, even if it is unlocked. Internationally, the US version of the Rezound is not very compatible... it has CDMA and LTE for connection, and neither is common internationally.
Bob at Wirefly
@MrShadowboy20 If you buy the Rezound from Wirefly or Verizon, the SIM will come with the phone. I don't know how you get the SIM if you buy the phone somewhere else.
Bob at Wirefly
@djlobb I have the Samsung Galaxy S II (Epic 4G Touch for Sprint) and the HTC Rezound on my desk, but don't have the iPhone 4S. Of the two that I have, the Samsung has better sound. It has a bit more bass, so the sound from the Samsung is fuller. The Rezound's speaker sounds tinny by comparison. Of course, the Rezound does have the iBeats earphones...
Bob at Wirefly
Hi symbolofca, You can get the full sized SIM card from your local Verizon store. If you order from Wirefly you will receive it in the box with your order. Scott at Wirefly
@superyoyo70 The Rezound requires an LTE SIM. If you get the phone from Wirefly or from Verizon, it will come with the LTE SIM. I can't speak for any other source for the phone.
Bob at Wirefly
@KrAzYMoDz1344 You realize that I did a Rezound vs. iPhone 4S Schmackdown video where I compared the two phones, right? That will give you the answer.
Bob at Wirefly
@Sanchezjordan96 As far as I know, this is the only color. Other colors *may* be released, but this is the only one for now.
Bob at Wirefly
@hondafrk No, I don't have any news about an extended battery, but someone will most likely make one. My early tests show that the batter life is at least average, but I've had the phone for only one day.
Bob at Wirefly