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/Nokia-Lumia-928-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3315Now that Nokia has introduced its true high-end Windows Phone offering for Verizon Wireless, it’s sure to try its mightiest to chip away at the iPhone 5’s always stringent grasp. Considering that it’s sporting a competitive price point of $99.99 with a 2-year agreement, there’s no arguing whatsoever that the aggressive approach might actually make customers think twice about settling down on a device – even more when it’s packing goodies that the iPhone lacks, such as wireless charging, NFC, and a super sensitive display...]]>ReviewsTue, 21 May 2013 07:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3315/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-Review_id3311Verizon Wireless is getting its own variant of the 920, which should no doubt put Nokia’s name near the top of the ladder within the carrier’s Windows Phone selection. At its core, the recently announced Nokia Lumia 928 might seem like a subtle variant of the version that AT&T has been selling for some time now, but there are some notable differences that should make Big Red’s customers feel proud they’re getting something new...]]>ReviewsFri, 17 May 2013 06:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-Review_id3311/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-310-Review_id3307Now that Lumias cover the gamut of price points, the Asha range has to be reinvented a bit to stay in the game, and the affordable Asha 310 is the first in the line with both dual SIM slots and Wi-Fi connectivity. Is this enough to make it battle low-end Lumias and cheap Androids? Read on to find out...]]>ReviewsWed, 01 May 2013 08:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-310-Review_id3307/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-720-Review_id3304Announced at MWC 2013, which took place this February, the Nokia Lumia 720 seemed like a promising mid-range smartphone. Now that the handset has visited our office in all of its retail glory, we're eager to see if this Windows Phone junior can really be a worthy competitor to the Android horde.]]>ReviewsTue, 30 Apr 2013 06:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-720-Review_id3304/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-520-Review_id3297Nokia seems to have nailed the ultra low-end of Windows Phones with the Lumia 520 on paper. Coming in a variety of jolly colors, it hits the sweet spot of price and productivity, employing a decent display, dual-core processor and a 5MP camera, all at rock bottom pricing. These are the dry specs, though, and it will certainly feel the Android heat in that price range, so read on to find out whether the Lumia 520 delivers in the important aspects...]]>ReviewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 06:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-520-Review_id3297/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-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/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/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/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/Camera-comparison-Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Galaxy-Note-II-iPhone-5-Nokia-Lumia-920_id3251Ladies and gents, it is time for another camera comparison between the top smartphones in existence. And without a doubt, all eyes are on the Sony Xperia Z, which is equipped with the company's new Exmor RS camera sensor. With 13 million pixels and perks like HDR video mode, Sony's top-of-the-line handset should be a great performer, but will it manage to beat the fierce competition?...]]>ReviewsFri, 15 Feb 2013 09:37:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Galaxy-Note-II-iPhone-5-Nokia-Lumia-920_id3251/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-620-Review_id3242The Lumia 620 is a Windows Phone 8 smartphone for the masses, yet offering additional value in many aspects and different by design. This time again, Nokia is focusing on vibrant colors…]]>ReviewsFri, 08 Feb 2013 05:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-620-Review_id3242/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-Comparison-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-vs-Galaxy-S-III-Galaxy-Note-II-iPhone-5-Nokia-808-PureView_id3233Over the years we've done our fair share of cameraphone comparisons, but the one we have for you today is unlike any other. That's because among the contestants we have a real, dedicated point-and-shoot camera – the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Camera, which will be competing against some of the most capable handsets currently on the market...]]>ReviewsMon, 28 Jan 2013 08:19:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-Comparison-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-vs-Galaxy-S-III-Galaxy-Note-II-iPhone-5-Nokia-808-PureView_id3233/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-510-Review_id3224Nokia Lumia 510 is the rock bottom price point for a Windows Phone Lumia, starting in the sub-$200 without a contract, and available in various flashy colors. The price range and color scheme indicate that it is geared towards emerging economies and the younger crowd, and that's where the Lumia 510 is headed indeed. Is there something in the entry level specs that could make the WP 7.8 handset stand a fighting chance against cheap Androids? Read on our review to find out...]]>ReviewsMon, 21 Jan 2013 03:07:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-510-Review_id3224/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-309-Review_id3216The Nokia Asha 309 is yet another affordable feature phone with a touchscreen, but this time Nokia bid farewell to resistive and went with a capacitive…]]>ReviewsWed, 19 Dec 2012 05:28:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-309-Review_id3216/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/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/Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3203Apple introduced the bravest overhaul to the iPhone so far with the 5th edition, shattering its 3.5” screen dogma, and Nokia logged its first 4.5” phone with more than one processor core, so in a sense both the iPhone 5 and the Lumia 920 are not a simple evolution of what had been before in the iOS and WP universes. Which one pulled it off better? Read on our comparison to find out...]]>ReviewsMon, 03 Dec 2012 09:42:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3203/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3202Windows Phone 8 ushered Microsoft’s mobile OS in the era of dual-core phones and HD screens that Android and iOS have been inhabiting for a while, and Nokia Lumia 920 is the handset best suited to take on those other flagships. Naturally, we are going to compare it with Android’s most popular high-end, the Samsung Galaxy S III, which offers a quad- or dual-core processor, depending on the region, and a high-res AMOLED display, flaunting camera of the same resolution as the Lumia 920...]]>ReviewsMon, 03 Dec 2012 07:21:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3202/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-822-Review_id3194The Lumia 822 is pretty much the same device as the Lumia 820, but repackaged for Verizon, as it retains the 4.3” WVGA ClearBlack AMOLED display, 8MP camera, and general appearance. Still, the Lumia 822 offers all the new features of a Windows Phone 8 device, and has Verizon’s 4G LTE on-board, which makes it quite attractive at this price...]]>ReviewsThu, 22 Nov 2012 04:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-822-Review_id3194/commentsPhone Arena