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/LG-Optimus-F3_id7862LG Optimus F3 is a 4.0-inch (WVGA), dual-core Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 device with beefy 2,460mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 21 May 2013 05:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/LG-Optimus-F3_id7862/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-925_id7850Nokia is taking to the stage today, and announced the Lumia 925, a pretty metal-rimmed Windows Phone 8 device, which was long-rumored under the Catwalk codename. We've got a 4.5" 1280x768 pixels HD AMOLED display with the ClearBlack filter, which Nokia said is its brightest OLED used to date, and can be operated with gloves. The phone is made of polycarbonate, but sports an aluminum side frame, which also serves as the antenna, and the 8.7 MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, dual LED flash and optical image stabilization, as found on the Lumia 920. Nokia said the camera algorithms have been significantly improved as well, so all that is left now is to gauge what changes are there from the first samples. The wireless charging capabilities from its predecessor are here as well, but via a cover, hence the phone is much, much thinner and lighter than the 920, at 8.5 mm and 139 grams, respectively. There is LTE and HSPA+ 4G connectivity, a dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon inside, the typical 1 GB of RAM plus 16 GB of internal memory, and a 2000 mAh battery to back it all up.]]>PhonesTue, 14 May 2013 02:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-925_id7850/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/BlackBerry-Q5_id7853The BlackBerry Q5 is an affordable BlackBerry 10 QWERTY smartphone. It features a QWERTY keyboard, 3.1" touchscreen and is offered in 4 colours - black, white, red, pink. Details regarding the hardware specs of the BlackBerry Q5 are scarce at the current moment.]]>PhonesTue, 14 May 2013 00:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/BlackBerry-Q5_id7853/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://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/Nokia-Lumia-928_id7765If you have been waiting for PureView Phase 2 in a lighter package, Lumia 928 is for you, as long as you are a Verizon subscriber. The optically stabilized imaging capabilities of the fairly chubby Lumia 920 have now been shoehorned into a sexier device, which mimics all the other innovative features of the 920 - the PureMotion HD + display, as well as the high-performance mics that capture up to 140dB sound without distortion.]]>PhonesFri, 10 May 2013 09:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-928_id7765/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/BlackBerry-R10_id7843The BlackBerry R10 is a yet unannounced device that is expected to become the third member of the BlackBerry 10 family, coming after the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. The known specs include a QWERTY keyboard, 3.1-inch display with 720 x 720 px resolution, 5MP rear camera, front camera, 2GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage and a 1800 mAh non-removable battery.]]>PhonesFri, 10 May 2013 01:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/BlackBerry-R10_id7843/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/Nokia-Asha-501_id7841Nokia Asha 501 is a basic and affordable touchscreen featurephone with QVGA display, 3.2MP camera, Wi-Fi, and memory card slot.]]>PhonesThu, 09 May 2013 02:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Asha-501_id7841/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/Nokia-Asha-210_id7831Nokia Asha 210 is a Series 40 based feature phone with QWERTY keyboard. It has a 2.4" QVGA display, 2MP camera, Wi-Fi, FM Radio and microSD card slot.]]>PhonesWed, 24 Apr 2013 02:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Asha-210_id7831/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_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/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/ZTE-V98_id7753The ZTE V98 is a Wndows 8 tablet, meaning there is an x86 Intel processor inside, and in this case it is the Atom Z2760, coupled with 2 GB of RAM. The Windows 8 tablet has a microSD slot, a 10" 1366 x 768 pixels screen, an 8 MP camera on the back and a 2 MP front shooter, but the next selling point with the V98 is actually its large 7000 mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 26 Feb 2013 05:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-V98_id7753/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/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/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/Nokia-105_id7748Nokia is bringing its phones downmarket with the 105 entry level phone, trying to reach those 2.7 billion still without a cell phone. The Nokia 105 features "a bright color screen with clear menus and essentials like FM radio; multiple alarm clocks; speaking clock; a dust and splash-proof, pillowed key pad; and a flashlight. Its durability and up to 35-day battery life also make it ideal for people seeking a back-up device." Nokia 105 will be available in black and cyan for a recommended price of EUR 15]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-105_id7748/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-301_id7747The Nokia 301 is based on the Nokia Series 40 platform and features a 2.4-inch display with a traditional alphanumeric keypad. It features a 3.2-megapixel camera allowing for a ton of editing and sharing options. Apps like Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp are also on board. The Nokia 301 is colorful - arriving in cyan, yellow, magenta, black and white.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 02:39:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-301_id7747/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-520_id7745Nokia 520 is an affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphone with 4" IPS WVGA display, 5MP camera and powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 01:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-520_id7745/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-720_id7746Nokia Lumia 720 is another mid-range Windows Phone 8 device, with a typical Nokia unibody design coming in different vibrant colors. The Nokia Lumia 720 has a 4.3” ClearBlack LCD display with a curved glass and super sensitive touch that you can use with gloves. It has a brilliant camera with extremely large aperture of f/1.9 that allows a lot of light in resulting in great low-light performance. The camera is 6.7-megapixel, with backside-illumination and auto-focus, built with a Carl Zeiss lens.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 01:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Nokia-Lumia-720_id7746/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/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-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/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/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/Alcatel-One-Touch-Fire_id7741Alcatel One Touch Fire will be an entry-level device running Firefox OS which is completely web based. The phone and is coming this Summer.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Alcatel-One-Touch-Fire_id7741/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Open_id7744ZTE Open is a Firefox OS running smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A SoC, 3.5" HVGA touch display and 3.2MP camera.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 01:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Open_id7744/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 Arena