http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-ZR_id7845Sony Xperia ZR is compliant with IP55 and IP58 for dust and water resistance. That means it can be used under water to depths of 1.5 meters (just under 5 feet) for up to 30 minutes. The CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core unit tuned to 1.5GHz. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is on board with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage (microSD up to 32GB). The display is 4.55-inches, TFT 1280x720 which works out to 323PPI. The main camera is a 13MP Exmor RS sensor.]]>PhonesMon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-ZR_id7845/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Vertu-Ti_id7842The Vertu Ti is the company's first Android phone. The Ti comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich inside a polished titanium case with leather accents and a virtually scratch proof sapphire crystal screen. It boasts a 1.7 GHz dual-core CPU, 3.7'' display, 8 MP main camera and 1.3 front one, 64 GB storage and 1 GB RAM.]]>PhonesThu, 09 May 2013 07:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Vertu-Ti_id7842/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Active_id7840The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active will be both water and dustproof. Not much other information is available for this rugged version of the Samsung Galaxy S4.]]>PhonesWed, 08 May 2013 05:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Active_id7840/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Zoom_id7839The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom will feature a beefed-up camera sensor, to the tune of 16 MP, as opposed to the 13 MP unit in the S4. As the name implies, Samsung might be stuffing optical zoom capabilities in there, but the rest of the rumored specs are mid-range - a 4.3” qHD SAMOLED display, 8 GB of storage plus supported microSD card up to 64 GB, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and A-GPS. Android Jelly Bean will be running the show plus the inevitable TouchWiz Nature UX.]]>PhonesWed, 08 May 2013 05:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Zoom_id7839/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Core_id7837The Samsung Galaxy Core will be a low- to mid-range model with a 4.3" WVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor (possibly a MediaTek or something like that), 5MP camera and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. One of its more interesting features is that it will come in a Dual SIM variant, where the two SIM card slots will be able to remain active simultaneously. The Galaxy Core will come with the lovely TouchWiz Nature user interface and all of its useful features like Smart Stay, S Voice and Smart Alert, with the last one alerting you to missed calls and messages once you pick the phone up.]]>PhonesMon, 06 May 2013 08:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Core_id7837/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3_id7834The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 adopts the “Samsung look” - all plastic with a single physical home key encircled by a menu and back button (on-screen buttons are gone), and the rear camera is positioned centrally. But look at the spec sheet, and you won’t notice an inch of a difference. The Galaxy Tab 3 has a 7-inch 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB or 16GB of internal storage. It’s also got a 3-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front cameras. Yes, that is exactly the same configuration last year’s Galaxy Tab 2 had. After carefully comparing the spec sheets, we did notice a single difference- the Galaxy Tab 3 is lighter with a weight of 0.66 pounds (302 g) compared to the 0.75lb (344 g) on the second-gen tablet. It’s also got narrower bezel, saving you a total of 0.44 inches (1.13cm) on the Y axis.]]>PhonesMon, 29 Apr 2013 02:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3_id7834/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-Liquid-E2_id7833The Liquid E2 is a quad-core smartphone from Acer that features optional dual SIM card slots. It also features a 4.5-inch qHD capacitive touchscreen, eight-megapixel rear camera, and a two-megapixel front camera. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an FM receiver, GPS, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion are also included.]]>PhonesThu, 25 Apr 2013 02:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-Liquid-E2_id7833/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Director_id7810The ZTE Director is a low-end Android 4.0 Smartphone. It comes with a 3.5" HVGA capacitive touch screen display, 1GHz processor, 3MP Camera, built-in 4GB storage, miscroSD card slot and GPS.]]>PhonesTue, 16 Apr 2013 01:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Director_id7810/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-5.8_id7804The Galaxy Mega 5.8 stretches the limits of what we consider a phablet with its humongous 5.8-inch display. The resolution, though, is only the qHD 540 x 960 pixels which works out to some 199ppi. In simple terms this means the screen is definitely not among the sharpest ones out there and jagged edges and pixelization will definitely be noticeable. While not a high-end device, the Galaxy Mega 5.8 will bring some of the latest features we saw in the Galaxy S4 to those on a tighter budget. The split screen function as well as the new camera modes like Drama Shot and Sound and Shot will come pre-loaded on the device. Samsung’s S Travel and Story Album are among the features that will also make their way onto this handset.]]>PhonesThu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-5.8_id7804/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3_id7805The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 truly deserves its name for its among the largest handsets to ever see the light of day. With its 6.3-inch display panel, it overshadows even behemoths like the Samsung Galaxy Note II, LG Optimus G Pro, and the likes. Yet under its hood beats the heart of a mid-range device. Its screen, despite its massive proportions, has an okay resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. And no, it isn't of the AMOLED kind – we're dealing with an LCD panel here. Providing processing power is a dual-core 1.7GHz processor of make and model that are yet to be announced. The chip is paired with note one, not two, not three, but... 1.5GB of RAM for smooth multitasking performance. With an 8-megapixel camera on its back, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 should be a decent snapper given the right circumstances, while that 1.9MP front-facing cam will come in handy when you're in the mood for a video chat. There's also 8 or 16 gigs of on-board storage, which can be expanded with the use of a microSD card. A cool perk that you won't see on many smartphones is the IR blaster, which allows one to control TVs and other electronics straight from their Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. There's also support for LTE network connectivity at up to 100Mbps on the downlink. All of that, including the phone's massive 3,200mAh battery, is enclosed in a body that's only 8 millimeters thick. The device, however, is quite heavy tipping the scales at 199 grams. Andorid 4.2 Jelly Bean - the most recent version of the platform, will come loaded on the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 out of the box.]]>PhonesThu, 11 Apr 2013 04:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3_id7805/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/GIGABYTE-GSmart-Maya-M1_id7808The GIGABYTE GSmart Maya M1 is a mid-ranger running on Android 4.1. It boasts 4.5'' display, dual-core 1GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, microSD card slot, 8 MP main camera and 2 MP front one, as well as dual-SIM functionality.]]>PhonesWed, 10 Apr 2013 05:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/GIGABYTE-GSmart-Maya-M1_id7808/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/GIGABYTE-GSmart-Rio-R1_id7807The GIGABYTE GSmart Rio R1 is a mid-range device. It comes with Android 4.0 ICS, 1 GHz dual-core processor under the hood, 512 MB RAM, 4 gigs of ROM, microSD car slot, 4'' display, 2 cameras - 5 MP main shooter and 0.3 front one, as well as two SIM card slots.]]>PhonesWed, 10 Apr 2013 05:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/GIGABYTE-GSmart-Rio-R1_id7807/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Win_id7803Samsung Galaxy Win has a 4.7″ 480 x 800 Super Amoled display, 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 5 MP rear camera, VGA up front, 8 GB of internal memory plus a microSD slot, and a decent 2000 mAh battery. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean rounds up the pretty offering.]]>PhonesMon, 08 Apr 2013 02:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Win_id7803/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-First_id7797HTC First is the first Android phone that will come with preinstalled Facebook Home which is designed around people instead of prioritizing apps like other phone interfaces do. By doing so, the software aims to deliver a more personal experience to Facebook users. At the same time, it should be easy to use with its minimalist, simple interface. As soon as the phone is turned on, the user's list of notification appears with their profile picture at the bottom. Need to dismiss something? Then all it takes is a swipe to the side. A swipe up brings the list of all installed applications. Something that's unique to Facebook Home is the Chat Heads feature (and no, we aren't making that name up). Simply put, when you're in a chat with someone, it puts an icon with their picture in the screen's corner for quick and easy access. There is even a counter that shows how many lines of text you've missed.]]>PhonesThu, 04 Apr 2013 12:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-First_id7797/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Lucid-2_id7768LG Lucid 2 is a mid-range Android 4.1 smartphone with qHD display and LTE support.]]>PhonesTue, 02 Apr 2013 03:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Lucid-2_id7768/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini_id7788The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is a Galaxy S4 look-alike with a smaller screen and less hardware muscle. The device is said to come with a 4.3″ Super AMOLED qHD display, a brand new Exynos 5210 chip and the TW Nature UX 2.0 on top of Android 4.2.2.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Mar 2013 06:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini_id7788/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-Premia-4G_id7787The Huawei Premia 4G is a smartphone running Android 4.0 ICS. Among its features are a 4'' display, 5 MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3 MP front shooter, GPS navigation, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Mar 2013 03:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-Premia-4G_id7787/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-L_id7786Sony Xperia L is a stylish mid-range device that stands out primarily with photographic skills. There's an 8MP camera on its back with an Exmor RS sensor that enables cool features like HDR mode while shooting photos or video, just like on the Xperia Z flagship. In addition, you get a dedicated shutter key that can snap a photo in under a second straight from the lock screen. Other than that, the Sony Xperia L is your typical mid-range device. It is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus SoC - the Qualcomm MSM8230 running at 1GHz. The 4.3-inch screen has a resolution of 854 by 480 pixels so it isn't quite HD, although it should meet the needs of the average consumer. You can have the smartphone in any color, as long as it is black, white, or red. The exact capacity of the Xperia L battery has not been disclosed, but it should be capable of delivering up to 8 hours and 30 minutes of continuous talk time, or 7 hours and 36 minutes of video playback. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean comes out of the box, sprinkled with a number of interface tweaks on top.]]>PhonesMon, 18 Mar 2013 05:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-L_id7786/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-SP_id7785The Sony Xperia SP sports aluminum frame and Sony's NXT design cues, with an illuminated transparent strip at the bottom, which pulsates in different colors, depending on the notification. Still, we get this year's power/lock key, and a variety of different colors. It also sports a generous 4.6" 720p display, 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1GB of RAM, and an 8 MP Exmor RS camera sensor to round up a good mid-range package. It is still amazing that now we are calling such a handset mid-range, but that's the law of the land in the Android world. The handset is likely destined for the European and Asian markets with price tag rumors hovering around the EUR 300 mark SIM-free.]]>PhonesMon, 18 Mar 2013 05:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-SP_id7785/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id7597Samsung prides itself in the differentiation the AMOLED screen technology brings to its high-ends, and it has indeed achieved the unthinkable with the Galaxy S 4 this time around - a five-inch panel with the amazing for OLED screen 441ppi pixel density. Not only that, but it debuts the first octo-core Exynos 5 Octa processor in the international version, as well as a temperature and depth sensor for the first time. With features like Floating Touch and hand gestures you can control the phone without even touching the display, while the S Health and S Translator integration add to the unique aura around the S 4 as a truly human companion.]]>PhonesThu, 14 Mar 2013 18:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id7597/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Myst_id7779The HTC Myst is rumored to be another HTC phone with a Facebook button, a solid mid-range device with a 4.3-inch 720p display and a dual-core Snapdragon S4 chip. The HTC Myst is expected to launch with Jelly Bean on board, 4G LTE connectivity and a 5-megapixel rear camera.]]>PhonesFri, 08 Mar 2013 07:14:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-Myst_id7779/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sprint-Force_id7763The Sprint Force is a mid-range smartphone. It is running Android 4.0, and flaunts a 4'' display, dual-core Krait processor at 1.5 GHz, 1 GB RAM, microSD card slot up to 32 GB, 5 MP camera and a front-facing shooter.]]>PhonesFri, 01 Mar 2013 08:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sprint-Force_id7763/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-RAZR-V_id7761The Motorola RAZR V is a thin Kevlar smarthone running on Android 4.0. It offers a 4.3'' display along with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM, Internal ROM 4 GB, expandable by up to 32 GB with microSD card, and all the perks of its smart platform.]]>PhonesFri, 01 Mar 2013 08:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-RAZR-V_id7761/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Snap-LTE_id7756Alcatel One Touch Snap LTE runs on a 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon chpset, the screen measures at 4.65 inches. There is an 8-megapixel rear camera capturing 720p video and a 2-megapixel front-facing shooter.]]>PhonesWed, 27 Feb 2013 01:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Snap-LTE_id7756/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Snap_id7755The Alcatel One Touch Snap is based on a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and 1GB of RAM, features a spacious 4.5-inch qHD screen, and has 4GB of internal storage. It runs on the latest Android, 4.2 Jelly Bean. There is an 8-megapixel rear camera capturing 720p video and a 2-megapixel front-facing shooter.]]>PhonesWed, 27 Feb 2013 01:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Snap_id7755/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-Fonepad_id7751Asus Fonepad is an affordable 7" Android Jelly Bean tablet with 3G voice and mobile data that place a smartphone in it. The kinky thing about the slate is that it is not powered by an ARM processor, but the new Intel Atom Z2420 with full Android compatibility and good balance of performance and energy efficiency, that allows up to nine hours of battery life during hardware-accelerated 1080p Full HD video decoding. It has a front 1.2-megapixel camera for easy video chat and ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with MaxxAudio 3 processing by Waves ensures clear, well-rounded sound quality. The 7" screen features 1280 x 800 HD resolution for crisp, and its IPS technology ensures nice colors with 178-degree wide viewing angles, and sufficient outdoor brightness.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 06:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-Fonepad_id7751/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-PadFone-Infinity_id7749Asus Padfone Infinity is a device coming in two parts, a 5-inch, 1080p 4G LTE phone that docks into a 10.1-inch tablet with a 1080p display. The new Padfone Infinity comes with a sleek aluminum alloy body with brushed metal finish. Under the hood, a quad-core 1.7GHz Quadlcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with Adreno 320 graphics and 2GB of RAM power the experience. The 5-inch Padfone Infinity features a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony BSI sensor and wide f/2.0 aperture for better low-light performance. The camera unit consists of 5-elements and features a single LED flash. On the front, there is a 2-megapixel snapper. Designwise, you get a phone that measures 8.9mm at its thickest but goes down to 6.3mm at its slimmest point. Inside, there is a 2,400mAh non-removable battery. Good news is the Padfone Infinity launches with the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean right out of the box. The Padfone Infinity Station on the other hand, the 10-inch tablet chassis, has a 1,920 x 1,200-pixel resolution and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It is powered completely by the 5-inch phone that docks in it, so it does not have a standalone processor. It does however feature a 1-megapixel front camera. The station is 10.7mm thick and weighs 530g. The Padfone Infinity phone cum tablet combo will come in 32GB or 64GB versions with a nano-SIM card slot.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 06:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-PadFone-Infinity_id7749/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Grand-Memo_id7629ZTE Grand Memo is the largest smartphone in the company's history. How large is large, you ask? Well, it sits right there in phablet territory with its massive, 5.7-inch display. We aren't dealing with one of those fancy 1080p panels, however. Instead, the screen has a resolution of "only" 1280 by 720 pixels, which definitely isn't bad, but that's just not as many dots as you'd get from, let's say the ZTE Grand S flagship. But other than that, the ZTE Grand Memo packs some impressive hardware, such as its quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC running at 1.7GHz. There's a 13MP snapper on its back as well, and the unit itself has a respectable thickness of only 8 millimeters. Which version of Android the smartphone will ship with has not been mentioned, but what we do know is that its interface is complemented by a T9 keyboard made for single-handed use]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 05:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Grand-Memo_id7629/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Scribe-Easy_id7750The Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy is a 5-incher with a stylus and MagicFlip cover. The magnetic MagicFlip is a cover that serves both purposes - carrying the stylus, and protecting the screen from scratches. There's a 5" display with paltry WVGA resolution, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of internal memory plus microSD slot, and a 5 MP camera on the back. The One Touch Scribe Easy runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 04:33:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Scribe-Easy_id7750/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Idol-X_id7743The Alcatel One Touch (OT) Idol X is another beastly smartphone from a place you wouldn’t expect one - Alcatel. The OT Idol X features a 5-inch 1080p display and runs on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Alcatel takes pride in a colorful approach to design, much like the latest Nokia devices, and has also managed to cram everything into a razer thin 7.1mm body. It has also achieved an edge-to-edge design for the display and has pre-loaded what seems like almost stock Android. Under the hood, the Alcatel One Touch Idol X is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, sporting 16GB of internal storage and a 2,000mAh battery. The camera is a 13-megapixel one]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 11:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Idol-X_id7743/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HP-Slate-7_id7742HP Slate 7 is a tablet which runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and as fitting for HP sports Beats Audio. The specs include a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, 1024x600 pixels 7" screen, 3 MP camera on the back, 8 GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for its expansion. If you are scoffing are the hardware, the price will make you grin with delight, as that's been HP's goal all along - to make a very affordable slate, cheaper than even the Nexus 7.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 10:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HP-Slate-7_id7742/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-S6000_id7740Lenovo S6000 is an Android running tablet with 10.1 IPS display and 1.2GHz quad-core processor.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-S6000_id7740/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-Ascend-P2_id7737Huawei Ascend P2 will have a major selling point being one of the thinnest big-screen handsets out there at 8.4 mm only. Powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, the Ascend P2 features a sufficiently large 4.7" HD 720p screen, eschewing the Full HD trend of late, which is hardly a big deal. The other specs are 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, a 13 MP camera on the back and a 2420 mAh battery. The handset also features a homebrew LTE radio capable of going up to 150 Mbps download speeds - if your network provider can supply them, that is. Ascend P2 runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with Huawei's own Emotion UI on top.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-Ascend-P2_id7737/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A3000_id7739The Lenovo A3000 is an affordable tablet with a 7-inch 1,024x600-pixel IPS screen and 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. The IPS screen is a definite advantage the A3000 has over its more affordable A1000 sibling - the screen has wider viewing angles making for a much more pleasant viewing. The device is a bit thicker than your usual tablet at 11mm (0.43 inches), but nothing too thick. The Lenovo A3000 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as all other newly announced Lenovo tablets. It features expandable storage supporting microSD cards of up to 64GB.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A3000_id7739/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A1000_id7738The 7" Lenovo A1000 is an entry level warrior, powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core MTK processor, chewing through the Jelly Bean interface with sufficient decency. It is a fairly thick slab with quite the bezel surrounding the 7" 1024x600 pixels display, which is not IPS, hence with weak viewing angles. The A1000 has a microSD slot in addition to the 16 GB of internal storage, and two front speakers with surround sound technology.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A1000_id7738/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id7677The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is an 8-inch Android tablet by Samsung with S Pen functionality. It features a 1,280 x 800-pixel TFT screen, powered by a quad-core 1.6GHz processor, all running on Android 4.1.2. Its most notable features are the extremely thin body, expandable storage and light weight. It comes in a 3G or Wi-Fi version.]]>PhonesSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id7677/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F7_id7732The LG Optimus F7 has a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels, working out to a retina-like 312ppi. The device is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor paired along with a whopping 2GB of RAM, a fairly solid productivity package. Internal storage is 8GB but you can expand that with microSD cards of up to 32 gigs. The Optimus F7 features an 8-megapixel rear camera and it also has a 1.3-megapixel front-facing one, perfect for video conferencing. What’s especially impressive about the F7 however is its 2,540mAh battery that should provide plenty of juice. The device runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.]]>PhonesThu, 21 Feb 2013 02:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F7_id7732/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F5_id7731The LG Optimus F5 is sporting a 4.3-inch IPS display with qHD resolution (960 by 540 pixels). It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor of undisclosed make and model, backed up by 1GB of RAM. You also get a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing snapper, 8 gigs of storage and a microSD card slot. The LG Optimus F5 has a thickness of 9.3 millimeters, which is okay considering that there's a 2,150mAh battery at its back. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean comes pre-loaded on the smartphone with the company's custom interface featuring LG's QSlide multitasking tool and the Live Zooming perk.]]>PhonesThu, 21 Feb 2013 02:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F5_id7731/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Star_id7730The Alcatel One Touch Star comes equipped with Android 4.1 out of the box. The smartphone offers a 4'' display, dual-core processor clocked at 1000 MHz, 512 MB RAM, 4GB storage space plus a microSD card slot, and the usual connectivity options of Android.]]>PhonesWed, 20 Feb 2013 08:38:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Star_id7730/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One_id7678The HTC One is HTC’s 2013 Android flagship, a hugely important device aiming to change the dynamics for HTC. To do that, the HTC One improves in four major areas - camera quality with a new BSI camera with optical image stabilization and UltraPixel technology, a premium metal unibody design, a new simplified HTC Sense Android experience and enhanced stereo sound. The HTC One also features a 4.7-inch 1080p full HD display and is powered by the Snapdragon 600, a quad-core chip, up to 40% more powerful than the Snapdragon S4 Pro.]]>PhonesTue, 19 Feb 2013 09:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One_id7678/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L5-II_id7715The LG Optimus L5 II is the second member of the new L II series. It has a 4.0-inch WVGA display and 1,700mAh battery. Not much else is known at present.]]>PhonesTue, 12 Feb 2013 03:34:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L5-II_id7715/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L7-II_id7714The LG Optimus L7 II is equipped with a 4.3 inch IPS WVGA display with a dual-core 1GHzQualcomm Snapdragon processor (MSM8225) under the hood. 768MB of RAM are on board with 4GB of eMMC that can be expanded using the microSD slot. Android 4.1 is installed out of the box.]]>PhonesTue, 12 Feb 2013 03:24:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L7-II_id7714/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Smart-10_id7717The Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10 is an Android 4.1-based tablet. It offers a 10.1'' IPS display with 1280 x 800 px resolution, NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1 gig of RAM, 4 GB memory and a microSD card slot.]]>PhonesTue, 12 Feb 2013 02:24:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Smart-10_id7717/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L3-II_id7716The LG Optimus L3 II is the low-end member of the new L II series. It has a 3.2-inch QVGA display, 1GHz processor, 3MP camera and is powered by a 1,540 mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 12 Feb 2013 01:15:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-L3-II_id7716/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-G-Pro_id7709The LG Optimus G Pro is a high-end Android smartphone offering one of the largest screens to ever grace a handset's front. Its 5.5-inch IPS-LCD display has a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels, which translates to excellent pixel density and impressive level of image detail. But at the same time, LG has made the phone as narrow as possible by minimizing the width of the bezel surrounding its screen. Under the hood of the LG Optimus G Pro we see a powerful quad-core Snapdragon 600 SoC running at 1.7GHz alongside 2GB of RAM for seamless multitasking - specs that place it pretty high in the hierarchy of current Android smartphones. The main camera offers 13MP of resolution while the 2MP front-facing camera can take 1080p videos. Further specs include a massive 3140mAh battery, 32GB of internal storage, and a microSD card slot.]]>PhonesThu, 07 Feb 2013 05:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-G-Pro_id7709/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Young_id7705Samsung Galaxy Young is the newest addition to manufacturers affordable low-end Android lineup. It is a 3.3” device that will come in a single and dual-SIM versions depending on the market. It will be offered in a variety of colors: white, deep blue, wine red and metallic silver. The Galaxy Young is based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with its “Project Butter” for smooth transitions, and it is powered by a 1GHz processor (of yet unannounced kind) and 768MB of RAM. The device is pretty thick at 0.49 inches (12.5 mm) but its compact size allows it not to be too heavy at 3.95 oz (112 g). The Galaxy Young features a basic 3-megapixel camera with no LED flash. It is capable of recording VGA videos at 24fps, and plays back up to WVGA recordings at 30fps. Internal storage is 4GB, but expandable via microSD cards of up to 64GB. The device has a 1,300mAh battery. Price and availability were not yet announced but we don’t see any reason why Samsung would delay this much and price should be at the very low end of the Android market.]]>PhonesTue, 05 Feb 2013 03:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Young_id7705/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Fame_id7704Here's a new smartphone that is shaping up like a decent entry-level Android offering. It is known as the Samsung Galaxy Fame. Dressed in pearl white or metallic blue, the handset comes with unimpressive, yet passable hardware specs and Android 4.1 with Samsung's nature-inspired interface on top, so all the device now needs is a reasonable price tag. It has a 3.5-inch HVGA TFT screen, 512MB of RAM, and a 1GHz processor of unspecified make and model. There's a 5MP auto-focus camera on its back paired with an LED flash, and a front-facing camera is located above its screen. Other notable specs include a smallish 1,300mAh battery and measly 4GB of storage, which can be expanded with the use of a microSD card. The handset weighs 120 grams, has a thickness of 11,6 millimeters, and will come in NFC flavor as well. Out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy Fame will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with a handful of UI tweaks added, courtesy of the smartphone's maker. These include motion gestures, such as a shake to refresh information displayed on all active widgets and flipping the device face-down in order to mute an incoming call.]]>PhonesTue, 05 Feb 2013 02:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Fame_id7704/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Exhibit_id7690Samsung Galaxy Exhibit will likely come with a 4-inch WVGA display of the Super AMOLED kind, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 5MP main camera, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean pre-loaded. The leaked image indicates that some kind of 4G connectivity will be on board, but whether that will be LTE or HSPA+ isn't yet known.

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]]>PhonesMon, 04 Feb 2013 04:44:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Exhibit_id7690/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-M4_id7702The HTC M4 may be a mid-range Android 4.2 device, but it has adopted a number of traits from the company's flagship - the HTC One. Among them is the sleek, unibody design, dual front-facing speakers, and UltraPixel camera with yet-unknown resolution. The screen measures 4.3 inches in diagonal and has a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels - suitable for a smartphone of this class. Further specs include a dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 1700mAh battery. M4 is just a codename, by the way, and we have yet to learn what the smartphone will be called once it is official.]]>PhonesMon, 04 Feb 2013 01:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-M4_id7702/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Kyocera-Torque_id7674Kyocera Torque is a rugged Android smartphone coming to Sprint with LTE connectivity on board as well as 4" WVGA IPS LCD display, 5MP camera, NFC, Wi-Fi and GPS.]]>PhonesMon, 28 Jan 2013 09:19:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Kyocera-Torque_id7674/discussionsPhone Arena