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/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-8-inch-Review_id3337The third generation of Galaxy Tab slates consists of three tablets of different sizes, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch is the middle child in the family. It is an Android 4.2.2 based tablet that fits perfectly in the mid-range category – with an 8-inch touchscreen, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and a 5MP auto-focus camera to top it all off. But hardware specs aren't all that this device has to grab our attention with. The 8-inch Galaxy Tab 3 actually stands out with being pretty light and portable for its class. But ultimately, is it worth getting?...]]>ReviewsWed, 12 Jun 2013 08:47:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-8-inch-Review_id3337/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-7-inch-Preview_id3334The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is the third generation 7-inch Android tablet by Samsung and it brings a compact form factor and light weight…]]>ReviewsWed, 12 Jun 2013 08:38:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-7-inch-Preview_id3334/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Zoom-Preview_id3335Despite the flagship branding, the S4 Zoom is first a camera, then a phone. It expands on the idea started with Samsung's Galaxy Camera – a 16MP Android-powered camera, which has cellular connectivity but for data only. On paper we have the first phone with a 10x optical zoom, but did Samsung manage to make a cameraphone, or did it simply slap a phone on a camera? Read on to find out...]]>ReviewsWed, 12 Jun 2013 06:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Zoom-Preview_id3335/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Active-Preview_id3333IP67 – such cryptic code is attached to phones, tablets, and all kinds of electronic gadgets made to withstand damage caused by the elements. One such device is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, which we are now giving a detailed preview. In many ways, the smartphone is very similar to the Galaxy S4 flagship. However, it has more than a few peculiarities of its own – peculiarities that truly make this smartphone stand out of the crowd. Read on in case we've sparked your interest already!]]>ReviewsMon, 10 Jun 2013 09:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Active-Preview_id3333/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-10.1-inch-Preview_id3331Samsung's newly-announced Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch tablet reached our grubby mitts, and we are pretty curious to examine the first Intel Atom-based Android slate from Sammy. It is thinner and lighter than its Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 predecessor, and runs the newest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. What we have is a prototype still, not a retail unit, so read on for our initial impressions...]]>ReviewsMon, 10 Jun 2013 07:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-10.1-inch-Preview_id3331/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-II-Review_id3330The LG Optimus L3 II is an extremely affordable and basic Android smartphone with a tiny 3.2-inch display. It also happens to be the successor...]]>ReviewsFri, 07 Jun 2013 06:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-II-Review_id3330/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-vs-Huawei-Ascend-Mate_id3329The two phones with largest screens so far, at 6.3, and 6.1 inches, respectively, are in fact quite different when you start to dig into the details, so which one is for you? Read on to find out...]]>ReviewsWed, 05 Jun 2013 06:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-vs-Huawei-Ascend-Mate_id3329/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini-Review_id3328The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been selling by the millions and is currently one of the hottest smartphones this side of the universe. It is pretty, powerful, and loaded with exclusive features that can be found only on Samsung devices. However, the company's flagship isn't exactly the smallest smartphone around. In fact, with its 5-inch screen, it is among the larger smartphones out there, which might be a dealbreaker for a number of potential buyers.]]>ReviewsTue, 04 Jun 2013 09:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-mini-Review_id3328/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-vs-Galaxy-Note-II_id3326We now have the best current representatives of those two big-screen phone families of Samsung – the Galaxy Note II and the Galaxy Mega 6.3 – and are staging a cagematch to determine who's boss...]]>ReviewsTue, 04 Jun 2013 09:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-vs-Galaxy-Note-II_id3326/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Fonepad-Review_id3325Is it a phone or is it a tablet? Well, it is a little bit of both, actually. Here we have the Asus Fonepad – a 7-inch Android slate with 3G connectivity and an earpiece allowing it to make phone calls. It is a peculiar device, to say the least, yet that doesn't mean it costs an arm and a leg. In fact, the Asus Fonepad is priced at only about $250, which is a reasonable figure considering what you get in exchange. Read on to learn more about it!...]]>ReviewsFri, 31 May 2013 09:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Fonepad-Review_id3325/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-Review_id3324Measuring 6.3” across, as the name suggests, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is not to be disregarded, be it only for the fact that it is the phone with the largest screen out there. Will the Galaxy Mega 6.3 succeed in addressing its alleged target market? Read on our review to find out...]]>ReviewsThu, 30 May 2013 07:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-6.3-Review_id3324/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Huawei-Ascend-Mate-Review_id3323Barring the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, the Huawei Ascend Mate would have been in a league of its own. The League of Extraordinary Diagonals, that is, as the phone sports a monster 6.1” display. Huawei's largest handset, however, certainly has enough going for it to set it apart from Samsung's Goliaths. Is it better handset than the other big-screen lover dream phones, like the Mega 6.3, Note II or G Pro? Read on our review to find out...]]>ReviewsWed, 29 May 2013 08:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Huawei-Ascend-Mate-Review_id3323/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Liquid-Z2-Review_id3322The Acer Liquid Z2, as it is called, is a dual-SIM Android handset with unimpressive specs and plasticky appearance. However, it makes up for its lack of visual appeal and processing power with being extremely affordable, costing roughly $130 to $150 unsubsidized...]]>ReviewsWed, 29 May 2013 06:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Liquid-Z2-Review_id3322/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id3321Arguably the two best handsets for their respective platforms, the Lumia 928 might seem insignificant against the imposing presence of Sammy’s flagship, but the true test to find a winner is to pit the two head-to-head in each category...]]>ReviewsTue, 28 May 2013 05:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id3321/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-5.8-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3320The Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and the Samsung Galaxy Note II have a lot in common, don't they? Both are massive, feature-rich smartphones that are made for multimedia consumption and large-screen entertainment. Both have Android running on them enhanced by Samsung with a dose of minor and major software tricks. But putting their specs sheets side by side shows that the Note II is superior to the Mega 5.8 in a number of ways. Does that translate into a better user experience in real life?...]]>ReviewsMon, 27 May 2013 07:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-5.8-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3320/commentsPhone Arenahttp://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 Arena