The HTC Thunderbolt is an Android-powered, candybar-style smartphone that offers a very large, 4.3-inch 480 x 800 pixel resolution touchscreen, 8MP camera with dual LED flash and a host of photo effects, secondary, 1.3MP camera for video calling, HD video record, tethering, MP3 player and FM radio.
The Thunderbolt's rich feature set also includes a native YouTube player, full HTML internet browser and built-in support for Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Rounding out the Thunderbolt's offerings is GPS/navigation, Bluetooth, WiFi, expandable memory up to 32GB and a 3.5mm headset jack.
If you want a powerful smartphone with a seamless user interface, take a serious look that the HTC Thunderbolt.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Chris Burns, Android CommunityIn my opinion, the HTC ThunderBolt is a masterpiece that should go down as a landmark phone for HTC, having both the software a fellow like me needs to work and play through the day and the hardware I find to be precisely what I want out of a smartphone: large enough to provide me with a screen I co...
- Sandy Berger, Hardware SecretsIf you like a big phone with a large screen, the HTC Thunderbolt is the best device of this type in Verizon's current lineup. The clear and responsive screen, good storage capabilities, useful email interface, excellent music player, and FM radio make it hard to beat. The kickstand adds even more fu...
- Jen Edwards, BrighthandThe HTC ThunderBolt is one of the best Android phones currently available from Verizon Wireless. Aside from the battery life concerns, it is a true champ, performing exceptionally well in all circumstances.Voice quality is excellent, and both performance and web downloads are incredibly fast, especi...
- Dan Seifert, MobileBurnThe HTC ThunderBolt is a groundbreaking device, despite having a pedestrian design and familiar interface. The speed offered by a true 4G network and the impact it has on mobile technology cannot be understated. The ability to have true broadband connectivity while out and about will change the way...
- Jonathan S. Geller , BGRThe HTC ThunderBolt is a phone from the future in many ways. It delivers the fastest internet speeds... and it runs on a very fast (and customized) version of Android to deliver great performance...
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the HTC ThunderBolt user manual here.
HTC backs up the ThunderBolt with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your ThunderBolt has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact HTC support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find HTC's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- HTC ThunderBolt Manual (PDF)
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