HTC Thunderbolt (Verizon Wireless) Review

The HTC Thunderbolt, the first 4G LTE smartphone for Verizon Wireless, has the fastest Web speeds we've ever seen, but be prepared to carry an extra battery.

HTC Thunderbolt Home

The HTC Thunderbolt is a new 4G LTE phone for Verizon Wireless with HTC's Sense UI overlay on top of Google's Android OS.

HTC Thunderbolt Menu

The HTC Thunderbolt runs Android 2.2, Froyo.

HTC Thunderbolt Right Side

The volume buttons are on the right side of the HTC Thunderbolt.

HTC Thunderbolt Back

There's an 8-megapixel camera on the back of the HTC Thunderbolt.

HTC Thunderbolt Left Side

The MicroUSB charging jack is on the left side of the HTC Thunderbolt.

HTC Thunderbolt Top

The HTC Thunderbolt has a 3.5-mm headset jack on the top.

HTC Thunderbolt Kickstand

The HTC Thunderbolt has a useful kickstand so you can prop it up to watch videos.

HTC Thunderbolt Speaker

There's a big speaker under the kickstand.

HTC Thunderbolt Speed Test

The Thunderbolt didn't get awesome speeds in this test, but Verizon reps said it had early software.

Verizon LTE Family

Here are three of the new Verizon LTE phones next to each other: the unnamed Samsung phone, the Motorola Droid Bionic and the HTC Thunderbolt.