| Hardware and OS | HTC EVO Shift 4G | |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI | |
| Processor | 800 MHz Scorpion | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2 | |
| Internal memory | 2GB 512MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included | |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | |
| Display | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| Size | 3.6 inches, 36.9 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio | |
| Type | TFT, 65K colors | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Main Camera | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| Camera | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Selfie camera | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| Camera | Yes | |
| Connectivity | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| 2G Network | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Battery | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | Up to 146 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | |
| Design | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | 117 x 60 x 16 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.63 in) | |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| Features | HTC EVO Shift 4G | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |