Samsung's Epic 4G for Sprint looks to score FCC approval

Does this outline of a really awesome phone ring a bell for you? No? Well, let us toss you a hint: it's from Samsung, and it's got WiMAX. That's right -- what you're looking at is a Sammy bearing model number SPH-D700, which we believe to be the phone you know better as the Epic 4G for Sprint. The test report identifies the D700 as a "Cellular/PCS CDMA/EvDO Phone with Bluetooth, WLAN, and WiMAX," so unless Samsung's got another 4G phone for Sprint waiting in the wings, that sounds like pretty damning evidence to us -- especially considering that the ID label document's outline basically matches up with the real device. Interestingly, Sprint has yet to commit to a release date for the Epic, which leads us to wonder whether it was waiting for this to happen... let's hope.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[bustafone Posted Jul 20th 2010 9:19PM]

Another Android hit!
While the iSheep will have to wait for at least another year for something new. Love it!

[tobsmonster2 Posted Jul 20th 2010 9:30PM]

@bustafone
Lol your android fan and you choose to troll this post. Made me laugh.

[Bervick Posted Jul 20th 2010 10:23PM]

I wait for the day when WiMax will be much more prevalent with no stupid data caps, download speeds of 6+ mbps, and allow Mi-Fi with no additional charges. Lab tests (maybe theoretical) have pegged WiMax at upto 100mbps. I REALLY hope 4G succeeds and spreads. Not sure how that will happen as a lot of people have gone to AT&T or Verizon if I am not mistaken.

Looks like an awesome phone though. Android fans have many choices. There's prob not an iPhone beater yet. But some of these phones will beat it in some areas. Keep the Androids coming. Game on.

[lyrik08 Posted Jul 20th 2010 11:10PM]

Evo FTW I need hdmi & and I need to see my screen outside but I do like the slideout keyboard on the epic but I'm staying with my evo

[Tipsofme Posted Jul 21st 2010 12:16AM]

I just got my vibrant monday and the samsung UI has shocked me. It has caused me not to miss vanilla 2.2 at all. Once this phone gets the 2.2 update and keep this UI it will be unstoppable. The epic is amazing but im not a slide out or sprint fan... Thats doesnt take away from the new galaxy line being just amzing.

[Tipsofme Posted Jul 21st 2010 12:19AM]

You dont need hdmi with dlna... Unless you own some old tv that doesnt support it. Samoled screen is better in direct sunlight than samsungs old amoled screen in you evo. Galaxy s line FTW an db bluetooth 3.0- amazing.

[totalkaos Posted Jul 21st 2010 1:55PM]

I am waiting for the Epic like a faithful mutt. I just switched my wife over to Sprint from AT&T this weekend and got her a Moment. I've stayed away from the EVO b/c I'm really smitten by the Epic and I know it should be coming soon but the trickling of news is making it unbearable! I hang to little bits of info like this Engadget! All I need is at least a release date...

[gorbatron Posted Jul 21st 2010 2:46PM]

Does anyone notice that the label on the diagram has a 1000mA battery... I thought the Galaxy S line came with 1500mA??

[jorgis1 Posted Jul 22nd 2010 12:09AM]

Sprint needs a 4G WebOS phone now! Hurry HPre!

[dbonchabo Posted Jul 22nd 2010 6:12PM]

I saw the commercial and this phone looks revolutionized, thanks sprint for going a step ahead. This post has been featured on http://mashbite.com/Technology/Samsungs_Epic_4G_for_Sprint_looks_to_score_FCC_approval Vote it up if you like this phone