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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/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/Screen-Comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-iPhone-5-vs-Xperia-Z-vs-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Lumia-920_id3286The Galaxy S4 – the hottest Android smartphone right now... We're so happy that we had the chance to check this guy out early on! Not only did we enjoy it, but we also managed to get a lot of content done for you guys. One of the things we decided is worth checking out was how the brilliant 5" 1080p Super AMOLED screen compared against the other best screens currently available. You know, the usual suspects like the iPhone 5, Lumia 920, One and so on. Well, let us tell you this – the Samsung has done a wonderful job with the GS4's screen, although there's still room for improvement...]]>ReviewsThu, 28 Mar 2013 09:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Screen-Comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-iPhone-5-vs-Xperia-Z-vs-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Lumia-920_id3286/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-HTC-One_id3282This is it, the most epic Android face-off for the first half of 2013. The Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are coming out at about the same time to go ahead and have it out with one another. When the Galaxy S4 and One are in the same room, there sure ain't much love in the air, which is going to make this fight all the more interesting. Which side will you take? Wait till you've read our comparison!...]]>ReviewsTue, 26 Mar 2013 06:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-HTC-One_id3282/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3278Sony Xperia Z and the HTC One will be one of the main flagship competitors this season, so a thorough comparison is warranted to help you choose. The HTC One flaunts novel ideas like the UltraPixel camera and stereo speaker system at the front, to which the Xperia Z responds with a thin and light waterproof body, so which one is for you? Read on to find out...]]>ReviewsFri, 22 Mar 2013 06:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3278/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920_id3276The HTC One versus Nokia Lumia 920: a tale of Android versus Windows Phone, sleek aluminum versus bulky plastic, and two good low-light cameras…]]>ReviewsThu, 21 Mar 2013 06:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920_id3276/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3275Two gorgeous devices, the HTC One and iPhone 5 differ drastically - big screen versus a small screen, Android versus iOS, so which one should you pick…]]>ReviewsThu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3275/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Apple-iPhone-5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Google-Nexus-4_id3273Smartphone cameras have improved tremendously over the years and nowadays you can easily replace a point and shoot camera with your smartphone…]]>ReviewsWed, 20 Mar 2013 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Apple-iPhone-5-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Google-Nexus-4_id3273/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3274Samsung's last year finest is still one of the most popular Android handsets around, which says a lot, and we are therefore pitting it against HTC's latest and greatest to ease your choice in the quest for the perfect fit. HTC One sports a few novel features, like the UltraPixel camera with optical image stabilization, and the frontal stereo speakers setup. Samsung, as usual, bets on its unique AMOLED display technology, stuffed in a thin and light body, so which one is for you? Read on to find out...]]>ReviewsWed, 20 Mar 2013 07:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3274/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-Review_id3269The HTC One brings the best out of HTC’s industrial design legacy, clad in a beautiful aluminum body, it brings a 4.7-inch bright and vivid display, an UltraPixel camera and a revolutionary front stereo speaker setup…]]>ReviewsThu, 14 Mar 2013 12:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-Review_id3269/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-SV-Review_id3222The HTC One SV offers a display of respectable size, well-performing dual-core processor, and LTE connectivity for rapid access to the web. U.S. carrier Cricket Wireless will be offering the smartphone starting January 16, but it can already be purchased in other parts of the world, including Australia, the U.K., and select Asian markets. However, is the HTC One SV as worthy of a pick as it seems? Well, let's put it through its paces and find out!...]]>ReviewsThu, 10 Jan 2013 07:46:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-SV-Review_id3222/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-VX-Review_id3218Balancing out its offerings, veteran smartphone maker HTC recently introduced its entry-level device in the HTC One VX for AT&T. The One VX is aimed to give basic end users something to drool about without being much of a bothersome in the wallet. Sure, it’s not an intimidating tour de force like some of the Taiwanese based company’s arsenal, but regardless of that, let’s just hope it can at least give some value to entry-level minded consumers without sacrificing a whole lot in terms of features and performance...]]>ReviewsThu, 27 Dec 2012 05:31:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-VX-Review_id3218/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-Windows-Phone-8S-Review_id3215HTC Windows Phone 8S is the company’s WP8 midranger, carrying the naming scheme over from the company’s One line of Android handsets. Executed in a two-tone body painted in a variety of colors, it is evidently aiming to attract the attention of the younger crowd, whose urge to stand out is pretty strong. The phone is a compact and well-rounded offering, with a handy 4” display, dual-core processor, and a 5 MP camera on the back...]]>ReviewsTue, 18 Dec 2012 09:07:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-Windows-Phone-8S-Review_id3215/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-iPhone-5-vs-Nexus-4-vs-8X-vs-DROID-DNA-vs-Lumia-920-vs-Note-II-vs-Galaxy-S-III_id3208Phone cameras are constantly getting better and better. True, they do so at a relatively slow pace, but they are moving forward, despite the limitations imposed by the thin profiles of today's phones. Those who have been with us for longer know that we like doing such ...]]>ReviewsFri, 07 Dec 2012 10:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-iPhone-5-vs-Nexus-4-vs-8X-vs-DROID-DNA-vs-Lumia-920-vs-Note-II-vs-Galaxy-S-III_id3208/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3207Quickly making its arrival and presence known in time for this crucial holiday period, the HTC DROID DNA is simply one of those new smartphones on the block that really catches attention for its killer specs sheet. More importantly, the question is whether or not it has the right stuff to steer people away from Apple’s beloved smartphone?...]]>ReviewsThu, 06 Dec 2012 05:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3207/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3205Being the latest entrant in the smartphone kingdom, there’s no arguing the imposing presence of the super spec’d HTC DROID DNA. Simply put it, the smartphone is one immaculate piece of tech that’s a sure fire competitor ready to fend of the hungry competition this holiday season. However, in order for it be glorified and accepted openly as an upper echelon device, it really needs to show its worth to what’s arguably regarded as the most prestigious Android smartphone pushed out this year – the Samsung Galaxy S III...]]>ReviewsWed, 05 Dec 2012 06:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3205/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-HTC-Windows-Phone-8X_id3204AaTo herald the arrival of WP8, HTC has been developing the Windows Phone 8X with the help of Microsoft for a year, and Nokia came out with the unique Lumia 920 flagship. Both handsets are the companies’ fiügggggz/"rst Windows Phones with dual-core processors and HD screens, and both offer jolly and colorful shells...]]>ReviewsTue, 04 Dec 2012 09:09:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-HTC-Windows-Phone-8X_id3204/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-DROID-DNA_id3201Even though the Google Nexus 4 from LG is positioned as the pure Android device straight from el Goog, HTC is being fairly proactive on its end with its equally grand offering in the HTC DROID DNA, which fittingly allows them to stand tall throughout this crucial holiday season. Despite their affinity to Android, there’s no arguing that these two are in contention against one another at the moment....]]>ReviewsFri, 30 Nov 2012 06:47:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Google-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-DROID-DNA_id3201/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3198Looking at what transpired this year alone, it’s a safe call to proclaim it as the year of the phablets, especially considering we’ve seen a handful of devices pushing the 5-inch mark. In the last couple of months though, we’ve seen the very best in this category, as the Samsung Galaxy Note II showcased the advantages with its larger than life screen and extensive software enhancements. Although it’s not technically regarded as a tabphone/phablet, the HTC DROID DNA is still one hefty handset with its 5-inch display...]]>ReviewsWed, 28 Nov 2012 08:08:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id3198/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-Review_id3191Rather than concocting something that seemingly would fit into the upper echelon of Big Red’s lineup, the Taiwanese company is breaking new ground that no other manufacturer has been able to establish. Galvanizing to say the least, the HTC DROID DNA is a meticulous work of technology, as its 5-inch 1920x1080-pixel Super LCD 3 display is a monumental feat in itself that’s unmatched at the moment...]]>ReviewsThu, 15 Nov 2012 08:42:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-DROID-DNA-Review_id3191/commentsPhone Arena