Once behind the big carriers, Sprint is rocking it with the popular Android devices as of late.  Two of those are the Motorola PHOTON 4G and HTC EVO 3D, and they're both available now for $199.99.  The PHOTON 4G offers a 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core CPU, 4.3-inch qHD display with PenTile technology, 8-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, front-facing camera, and Android 2.3 with Motorola's user interface.  The HTC EVO 3D packs a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU, 4.3-inch qHD display, dual 5-megapixel cameras with 3D capabilities and 720p HD video recording, front-facing camera, and Android 2.3 with HTC Sense 3.0.

The PHOTON 4G is the clear winner in the call quality department, while the EVO's 3D capabilities make it a fantastic entertainment device.  Which one offers the best blend of performance and features?  We'll find out.  Part 1 of 2.