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/reviews/Acer-Liquid-E2-Review_id3319The Acer Liquid E2 Duo does not come from Samsung or Apple, nor it is a bleeding-edge device, but - contrary to what you might expect - it is an extremely fascinating handset…]]>ReviewsThu, 23 May 2013 09:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Liquid-E2-Review_id3319/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-Review_id3318Sony somehow managed to make the thinnest and lightest Full HD 10-incher out there, and made the whole package waterproof at that. It is not easy to replicate Sony's achievement, as the Xperia Tablet Z also sports all bells and whistles we've come to expect from a modern day slate at a reasonable price, plus four 3D surround sound speakers, thus shaping it as arguably the best Android tablet around, on paper at least...]]>ReviewsThu, 23 May 2013 08:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-Review_id3318/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-5.8-Review_id3317The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 is a member of a rare breed. While it has the specs of a mid-range device, its appearance might make an unassuming buyer think that it's one beast of a phone. That's because its front is occupied by a massive, 5.8-inch touchscreen, which happens to be the smartphone's stand-out feature. Note that our review is based on the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Duos. This is the dual-SIM variant of the smartphone, which is identical to the single-SIM version in terms of design and hardware specs...]]>ReviewsWed, 22 May 2013 09:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-5.8-Review_id3317/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-Preview_id3316We've been waiting with baited breath for this year's gargantuan phone ideas from Samsung, and the Galaxy Mega 6.3 didn't disappoint with screen diagonal. Measuring 6.3 across, as the name suggests, it is not meant to be a flagship product, given the mid-range for 2013 specs, but rather fit an existing or imaginable marketing niche of users. These would be people who use their handsets mostly for media, browsing and games, rather than actual talking, and want their display as big as possible this side of a tablet screen.]]>ReviewsWed, 22 May 2013 07:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-Preview_id3316/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-L-Review_id3313The Sony Xperia L is a mid-range device that screams Sony from the first look. It is elegant, featuring a slight but noticeable inward curve…]]>ReviewsTue, 21 May 2013 04:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-L-Review_id3313/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L5-II-Review_id3312The LG Optimus L5 II is among the phones you'll run into if you're looking for an Android device that doesn't cost much. Its biggest asset is that it has a pretty IPS-LCD screen, but other than that, its just your typical entry-level smartphone. However, the LG Optimus L5 II is a phone offering more than meets the eye. Join us as we take you through its in-depth review and show you why the Optimus L5 II shouldn't be overlooked!...]]>ReviewsMon, 20 May 2013 03:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L5-II-Review_id3312/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Pantech-Perception-Review_id3309Pantech is well known for its mid-level and budget friendly smartphones; one of the newest being the Pantech Perception, which is currently available from Verizon Wireless. But unlike the Pantech Breakout and Marauder before it, the Perception has been updated with a larger 4.8” Super AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, and an 8MP camera, while maintaining a 2-year contract price of $99.99...]]>ReviewsTue, 07 May 2013 07:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Pantech-Perception-Review_id3309/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SP-Review_id3308The selection of mid-range Android smartphones is vast, which makes picking the best model a delicate task. Well, Sony wants to spare you the effort of browsing through all available options by introducing a compromise-free handset that seems to have it all. Ladies and gents, we give you the Sony Xperia SP – a smartphone powered by a fast, dual-core processor, graced by a large, HD screen, and equipped with a fancy 8-megapixel camera. Seems awesome, doesn't it?]]>ReviewsWed, 01 May 2013 09:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SP-Review_id3308/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L7-II-Review_id3306The LG Optimus L7 II is an affordable Android mid-ranger that brings a lot to the table - a spacious 4.3-inch display and a huge battery...]]>ReviewsWed, 01 May 2013 05:21:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L7-II-Review_id3306/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-ZL-Review_id3305Making a radical impact on today's smartphone market is no easy task, but Sony is hoping to succeed by taking a slightly different approach than its rivals. While most manufacturers have their time and resources focused on a single high-end device, the Japanese tech giant is delivering its one-two punch in the form of the slim and shiny Sony Xperia Z and its less fabulous and non-water-resistant, but (presumably) less expensive Sony Xperia ZL.]]>ReviewsTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-ZL-Review_id3305/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Young-Duos-Review_id3303The Samsung Galaxy Young Duos is at the bottom low end of the Android spectrum - an extremely affordable device that offers the functionality of a smartphone without the bells and whistles...]]>ReviewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Young-Duos-Review_id3303/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Review_id3301The Google Nexus 7 has been tearing up the scene for close to the better portion of the last year now, but as some of us sometimes forget, it’s an Asus manufactured tablet. Riding high on the success, Asus is hoping to emulate the same with its latest budget oriented 7-inch tablet in the Asus MeMO Pad, however, the Nexus 7 has raised the benchmark in the space...]]>ReviewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 04:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Review_id3301/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Plus-Review_id3300We still remember how excited we were when Samsung announced the Galaxy S II back in 2011. Now it's 2013 and the company's former flagship is back in the form of a refreshed model – a reincarnation, if you will, known as the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus. On a hardware level, it comes with specs that make it very similar to the older variant, meaning that it isn't quite suitable for the high-end category anymore, but it is shaping up as a decent mid-range device...]]>ReviewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Plus-Review_id3300/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Lucid-2-Review_id3299Around this time last year, we reviewed at the original LG Lucid, which was designed to be an inexpensive basic smartphone. Now with the introduction of the new Lucid 2, we’re seeing a bump in specs, such as a larger qHD display, more advanced Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and even a higher capacity battery...]]>ReviewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 09:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Lucid-2-Review_id3299/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-First-Review_id3298Tagged as the first phone to offer the all-encompassing Facebook experience, the HTC First seems like the no-brainer device for hardcore Facebook users, but will it have enough uniqueness to call its own, so that it’s a compelling choice over other devices that are bound to also get treated to the new Facebook Home experience?...]]>ReviewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 06:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-First-Review_id3298/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-HTC-One-Sony-Xperia-Z--iPhone-5-Nokia-Lumia-920-and-Galaxy-S-III_id3285Since the Samsung Galaxy S4 finally landed at our office several weeks ago, we've been having quite a lot of fun with it. First we gave it a full-blown review treatment and then we compared it to some of the smartphones it will be going toe to toe against. Yet we haven't taken an in-depth look at its camera capabilities, so that's what we'll be doing right now...]]>ReviewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-HTC-One-Sony-Xperia-Z--iPhone-5-Nokia-Lumia-920-and-Galaxy-S-III_id3285/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-LG-Optimus-G-Pro_id3296LG has been making some pretty good moves lately, first releasing the notable Optimus G, and more recently the Optimus G Pro – a powerful phablet device with a large 5.5" screen and the Snapdragon 600 processor. However, since LG simply markets the Optimus G Pro as its best smartphone right now, we're just going to go ahead ...]]>ReviewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 08:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-LG-Optimus-G-Pro_id3296/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3295Sure, the Galaxy S4 may be a smartphone, and the Galaxy Note II may be more of a phablet, but that doesn't mean that consumers will necessarily make such a destinction. In reality, both handsets look very similar, with one of them having just a slightly bigger screen. With that in mind, the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note II find themselves dangerously close to each other, so which one should you choose?...]]>ReviewsThu, 11 Apr 2013 05:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3295/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920_id3294Nokia's best is the Lumia 920. As Samsung has just introduced its newest flagship, though, the Galaxy S4, we think it'll be more than interesting to see how the biggest phone makers by volume stack up against each other...]]>ReviewsWed, 10 Apr 2013 04:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920_id3294/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3293OK, so the Galaxy S4 is an amazing smartphone worth every penny, but there certainly are a lot of folks out there who are still rocking the GS III. Should those guys think about upgrading to the GS 4, or are they OK with their GS IIIs for another year? Enough questions! Let's go get ourselves some answers!...]]>ReviewsTue, 09 Apr 2013 05:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3293/commentsPhone Arena