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/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/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/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/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/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/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 Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Young_id7705Samsung Galaxy Young is the newest addition to manufacturers affordable low-end Android lineup. It is a 3.3” device that will come in a single and dual-SIM versions depending on the market. It will be offered in a variety of colors: white, deep blue, wine red and metallic silver. The Galaxy Young is based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with its “Project Butter” for smooth transitions, and it is powered by a 1GHz processor (of yet unannounced kind) and 768MB of RAM. The device is pretty thick at 0.49 inches (12.5 mm) but its compact size allows it not to be too heavy at 3.95 oz (112 g). The Galaxy Young features a basic 3-megapixel camera with no LED flash. It is capable of recording VGA videos at 24fps, and plays back up to WVGA recordings at 30fps. Internal storage is 4GB, but expandable via microSD cards of up to 64GB. The device has a 1,300mAh battery. Price and availability were not yet announced but we don’t see any reason why Samsung would delay this much and price should be at the very low end of the Android market.]]>PhonesTue, 05 Feb 2013 03:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Young_id7705/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Fame_id7704Here's a new smartphone that is shaping up like a decent entry-level Android offering. It is known as the Samsung Galaxy Fame. Dressed in pearl white or metallic blue, the handset comes with unimpressive, yet passable hardware specs and Android 4.1 with Samsung's nature-inspired interface on top, so all the device now needs is a reasonable price tag. It has a 3.5-inch HVGA TFT screen, 512MB of RAM, and a 1GHz processor of unspecified make and model. There's a 5MP auto-focus camera on its back paired with an LED flash, and a front-facing camera is located above its screen. Other notable specs include a smallish 1,300mAh battery and measly 4GB of storage, which can be expanded with the use of a microSD card. The handset weighs 120 grams, has a thickness of 11,6 millimeters, and will come in NFC flavor as well. Out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy Fame will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with a handful of UI tweaks added, courtesy of the smartphone's maker. These include motion gestures, such as a shake to refresh information displayed on all active widgets and flipping the device face-down in order to mute an incoming call.]]>PhonesTue, 05 Feb 2013 02:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Fame_id7704/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Exhibit_id7690Samsung Galaxy Exhibit will likely come with a 4-inch WVGA display of the Super AMOLED kind, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 5MP main camera, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean pre-loaded. The leaked image indicates that some kind of 4G connectivity will be on board, but whether that will be LTE or HSPA+ isn't yet known.

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]]>PhonesMon, 04 Feb 2013 04:44:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Exhibit_id7690/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Express_id7688Galaxy Express 4G LTE is an affordable 4.5-inch smartphone that looks almost exactly like the Samsung Galaxy S III. Again. After the Galaxy S III mini, Galaxy Grand and even the Galaxy Note II. The idea behind the Express 4G LTE is delivering high-speed 4G cellular connectivity at an affordable price. Otherwise, it is a fairly mediocre device with a dual-core processor and a WVGA display, but that’s what you get for the lower price.]]>PhonesMon, 28 Jan 2013 03:21:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Express_id7688/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Xcover-2_id7686The Samsung GALAXY Xcover 2 is shock- and dustproof, as well as IP67 certified. Underwater photography is also possible with the dedicated camera key. There's predownloaded Google Maps data, A-GPS with GLONASS support, and Samsung has put a decent 1,700 mAh battery in the device. Other specs include a 4'' display, 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB memory, 5MP camera and Android 4.1 out of the box.]]>PhonesFri, 25 Jan 2013 06:15:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Xcover-2_id7686/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-S-II-Plus_id7646Samsung just announced the rumored Galaxy S II Plus on the hush-hush, and the specs don't differ from the ones it had on its 2011 flagship, but the phone is breathed new life by loading it from the get-go with Android 4.1.2. It also supplied it with its latest Nature UX interface, which features options like Smart Stay that keeps the screen on when you are are looking at it, and PopUp Play, which detaches the current video in a separate hover window, so you can do something else underneath. Other than that, the specs stay a 4.3" WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, a gig of RAM, 8 GB of storage plus a microSD slot, 21Mbps HSPA+ radio, and an 8 MP rear camera with zero shutter lag this time.]]>PhonesThu, 10 Jan 2013 05:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-S-II-Plus_id7646/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-LTE_id7639Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 LTE is the LTE enabled brother of the last years model.]]>PhonesMon, 07 Jan 2013 16:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-LTE_id7639/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Grand_id7583The Galaxy Grand is mostly about having a big screen at an affordable price. The screen is not HD, it is not a high-resolution display, but instead to arrive at that price Samsung had to pick a WVGA, or 480 x 800-pixel panel. That works out to a pixel density of around 186ppi, which is far from retina and decisively mid-range, so you’d be able to see some jagged edges on icons. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Grand runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor of unknown breed, and on the back there is a capable 8-megapixel camera. Good news is there is little shutter-lag and start-up is allegedly quick. The camera features backside illumination sensor (BIS) for better shots in low-light conditions, and it is capable of recording 1080p video. The Grand also has a front-facing, 2-megapixel camera for video calling. It all runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, which should mean that performance is smooth lag-free with Project Butter.]]>PhonesTue, 18 Dec 2012 06:21:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Grand_id7583/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Rugby-III_id7590The Samsung Rugby III offers military-grade resilience to the elements paired with Enhanced PTT service from AT&T. The fifth-gen Rugby series phone can survive all kinds of torture, including drops and shock, all the while being highly resistant to water and dust damage. Flip the Samsung Rugby III open and you'll be greeted by a 2.4-inch QVGA display. There is a 3-megapixel camera on its back side, and a GPS radio can navigate your way around with the help of AT&T Navigator. There is a dedicated PTT button on the handset's side for convenience.]]>PhonesThu, 29 Nov 2012 14:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Rugby-III_id7590/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cricket_id7575Cricket’s Samsung Galaxy S III features a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED screen and the dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 S4 processor with integrated LTE. This grants you lightning fast 4G access, while performance will get a further boost from the 2GB of RAM on the Galaxy S III.]]>PhonesMon, 26 Nov 2012 01:49:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cricket_id7575/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Premier_id7537The Samsung Galaxy Premier is an Android 4.1 smartphone with 4.65-inch HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel main camera and a 1.9-megapixel front facing unit, 8 or16GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot.]]>PhonesTue, 30 Oct 2012 03:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Premier_id7537/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Odyssey_id7410The Samsung ATIV Odyssey will support LTE, but it will also be a global ready smartphone. The handset will be 4.82-inches high, 2.51-inches wide and 0.43-inches thick. With a slightly larger battery at 2,100mAh, and a smaller 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED screen, the ATIV Odyssey will weigh less than its counterparts at 4.41 ounces. The main camera is 5MP, will be able to shoot 1080p video and the front facing camera is 1.2MP which will be able to record 720p video. Power is managed by the same 1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor found in the other Windows Phone 8 devices sold in the US. On board there is 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, plus the aforementioned microSD expansion. Samsung will have some of its own apps on the Odyssey, Now, Mini Diary and Photo Editor. NFC is supported, but wireless charging will not be available.]]>PhonesMon, 29 Oct 2012 13:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Odyssey_id7410/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Axiom_id7557Samsung Galaxy Axiom is a mid-range device quite similar to the Galaxy S III mini. There are, however, a few notable differences between the two. To start, there is no word of an AMOLED panel being present on its front. Instead, the Samsung Galaxy Axiom is equipped with a 4-inch TFT screen offering 480 by 800 pixels of resolution. The processor inside it is a dual-core chip running at 1.2GHz. You also get a pair of cameras – a 5-megapixel one with LED flash on the back and a 1.3MP cam for video chats up front. Further down the specs sheet we see 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded by popping in a microSD card and a 2,100mAh battery good for 7.5 hours of talk time. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich comes pre-loaded with goodies like S Beam and S Voice. Last but not least the Galaxy Axiom runs on the U.S. Cellular 4G LTE network for speedy internet access.]]>PhonesMon, 29 Oct 2012 05:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Axiom_id7557/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-M400_id7541Samsung M400 is a basic clamshell phone with a 2.4" main display and a 1.3MP camera.]]>PhonesTue, 16 Oct 2012 05:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-M400_id7541/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-mini_id7536The Samsung Galaxy S III mini is an affordable 4.0-inch handset that comes with the latest of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean. The interesting thing about the handset is that it has all the unique features that came in the original S III: TouchWiz with the S Voice assistant, SmartStay that shuts off the screen when you’re not looking at it and S Beam with tap to share for songs and files as big as 10MB. Hardware-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S III mini is a mid-range device with 4.0-inch Super AMOLED WVGA (480 x 800-pixel) screen, 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear camera and microSD slot.]]>PhonesWed, 10 Oct 2012 00:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-mini_id7536/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1_id7535The Sprint flavor of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is the same Android tablet featuring a 10.1 inch screen with several Samsung apps pre-loaded such as Media Hub and Smart Remote. There is also a 7000mAh battery inside to power the tablet.]]>PhonesTue, 09 Oct 2012 02:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1_id7535/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Music_id7534The Samsung GALAXY Music is an android 4.0 ICS smartphone with a 3-inch QVGA display, 3G connectivity and 3MP camera. It is powered by a 850MHz ARM processor, 512MB and provides 4GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded by up to 32GB microSD card.]]>PhonesTue, 09 Oct 2012 02:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Music_id7534/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1-AT-T_id7517Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is an Android tablet featuring a 10.1 inch screen with several Samsung apps pre-loaded such as Media Hub and Smart Remote. There is also a 7000mAh battery inside to power the tablet.]]>PhonesFri, 28 Sep 2012 04:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1-AT-T_id7517/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Rugby-Pro_id7516Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro is waterproof for 30 minutes in up to three feet of water. The phone also is dustproof and shock resistant. And since it's perfect for construction workers, it's no surprise that the phone will support AT&T's new enhanced PTT service which starts in November. The Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro features a 4 inch WVGA screen and a 5MP rear-facing camera.]]>PhonesFri, 28 Sep 2012 02:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Rugby-Pro_id7516/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Express-I437_id7515The Samsung Galaxy Express is designed for first-time smartphone users. Still, it offers a 4.5 inch display, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and a 5MP rear-facing camera. And to keep the lights on, the model has a 2000mAh battery.]]>PhonesFri, 28 Sep 2012 02:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Express-I437_id7515/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-US-Cellular_id7550What makes the Samsung Galaxy Note II for US Cellular stand out of the crowd is its gargantuan HD Super AMOLED display. Measuring the impressive 5.5-inches in diagonal, it offers 720 by 1280 pixels of resolution, all the while being brighter and bigger than the one on its predecessor. Like the rest of its variants, the Galaxy Note II has been outfitted with a quad-core Exynos 4412 SoC clocked at 1.6GHz and backed up by 2GB of RAM, ensuring that whatever app you throw at it, the smartphone will be able to handle it. On the back of the device resides an 8-megapixel camera with back-side illuminated sensor for better low-light performance, while a 1.9-megapixel front-facing cam, also of the BSI kind, makes video chats possible. The humongous 3,100mAh battery should be well capable of lasting through a day of moderate to heavy usage. The device relies on 4G LTE connectivity for accessing the internet whenever Wi-Fi isn't available.]]>PhonesWed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-US-Cellular_id7550/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-T-Mobile_id7502The Samsung Galaxy Note II for T-Mobile is a blend between a smartphone and a tablet as it sports a humongous 5.5-inch touchscreen with resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels. Just as impressive is the 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos 4412 processor that the device has been equipped with. For capturing those special moments there is an 8-megapixel camera on the handset's back, and a 1.9-megapixel cam on its front enables video chats. With a 3,100mAh battery, the Galaxy Note II should be well capable of lasting through a day of moderate to heavy usage. The smartphone is meant to fly on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network at up to 42Mbps.]]>PhonesWed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-T-Mobile_id7502/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-AT-T_id7500The Samsung Galaxy Note II for AT&T dwarfs the competition with its massive HD Super AMOLED display, which is also brighter and larger than the one on its predecessor. The screen has a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels and measures 5.5 inches in diagonal. Delivering all the processing power is a quad-core Exynos 4412 chip clocked at the whopping 1.6GHz and paired with 2GB of RAM, which is, without a doubt, a very capable hardware combination. On the back of the device resides an 8-megapixel camera with back-side illuminated sensor for better low-light performance, while a 1.9-megapixel front-facing cam, also of the BSI kind, makes video chats possible. The humongous 3,100mAh battery should be well capable of lasting through a day of moderate to heavy usage. The device relies on 4G LTE connectivity for accessing the internet whenever Wi-Fi isn't available.]]>PhonesWed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-AT-T_id7500/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-Sprint_id7501First thing you notice about the Sprint variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note II is the huge HD Super AMOLED display occupying most of its front side. It measures 5.5-inches diagonally and has a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels, which single-handedly cements the device in the "phablet" category. Under the hood one will find a very potent 1.6GHz quad-core processor, namely the Exynos 4412 by Samsung, backed up by 2GB of RAM for uncompromised performance and seamless multitasking. On the back of the jumbo-sized smartphone resides an 8-megapixel camera with back-side illuminated sensor for better low-light performance, while a 1.9-megapixel front-facing cam, also of the BSI kind, makes video chats possible. The humongous 3,100mAh battery should be well capable of lasting through a day of moderate to heavy usage. The device relies on 4G LTE connectivity for accessing the internet whenever Wi-Fi isn't available.]]>PhonesWed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-Sprint_id7501/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-Verizon_id7494What makes the Samsung Galaxy Note II for Verizon stand out of the crowd is its gargantuan HD Super AMOLED display. Measuring the impressive 5.5-inches in diagonal, it offers 720 by 1280 pixels of resolution, all the while being brighter and bigger than the one on its predecessor. Like the rest of its variants, the Verizon Galaxy Note II has been outfitted with a quad-core Exynos 4412 SoC clocked at 1.6GHz and backed up by 2GB of RAM, ensuring that whatever app you throw at it, the smartphone will be able to handle it. On the back of the device resides an 8-megapixel camera with back-side illuminated sensor for better low-light performance, while a 1.9-megapixel front-facing cam, also of the BSI kind, makes video chats possible. The humongous 3,100mAh battery should be well capable of lasting through a day of moderate to heavy usage. The device relies on 4G LTE connectivity for accessing the internet whenever Wi-Fi isn't available.]]>PhonesWed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-Verizon_id7494/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Victory-4G-LTE_id7112Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE is a mid-range offering with 4" WVGA screen, Snapdragon S4 processor with LTE radio, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory, and a 5MP cam on the back.]]>PhonesThu, 13 Sep 2012 03:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Victory-4G-LTE_id7112/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Pocket-Duos_id7475Samsung Galaxy Pocket Duos is a dual-SIM version of the Galaxy Pocket, a 2.8-inch Android device announced nearly half a year ago that immediately became the cheapest smartphone available from such a recognized name like Samsung. The Pocket Duos strays little from the original. It sports the same 2.8-inch QVGA display, a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 832MHz single-core processor. The internal storage is 3GB and it is expandable via microSD cards of up to 32GB. Finally, Android is at version 2.3 Gingerbread on the device.]]>PhonesMon, 03 Sep 2012 05:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Pocket-Duos_id7475/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC_id7466The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is an Intel Atom-based Windows 8 tablet with an 11.6-inch display and coming with a keyboard base. It comes with a battery life of the impressive 13.5 hours and Samsung’s S Pen built in.]]>PhonesThu, 30 Aug 2012 02:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC_id7466/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC-Pro_id7465The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is a productivity machine with Intel’s Core-i5 chip powering Windows 8 on an 11.6-inch display, which docks into a keyboard base. It gets 8.5 hours of battery life and comes with Samsung’s S Pen slotted inside.]]>PhonesThu, 30 Aug 2012 02:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC-Pro_id7465/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Tab_id7464Samsung ATIV Tab is a 10.1-inch Windows RT-powered tablet that looks pretty generic, with a single physical button with the Windows logo on it. The device runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.9-megapixel front shooter. Designwise, the ATIV Tab is a pretty slick device, measuring just 8.9mm thick and with a weight of 570g.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 13:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Tab_id7464/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-S_id7463The Samsung ATIV S is the first officially announced smartphone powered by Windows Phone 8. It is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and delivering all the eye-candy is its huge, 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display. On its back you will find an 8-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash, while a 1.9-megapixel front-facing shooter makes video chats over Skype or other VoIP clients possible. Furthermore, there is a microSD card slot for expanding the smartphone's 16 or 32GB on-board storage, and NFC for things like content sharing or mobile payments. Getting online is possible via the smartphone's 42Mbps HSPA+ radio. The 2,300mAh battery should pack enough juice to get you through the day.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 13:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-S_id7463/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II_id7254Samsung Galaxy Note II sports a slightly bigger, 5.5-inch display, a quad-core processor that gets rid of the slight lag in the original Note, and best of all Android 4.1 Jelly Bean right out of the box. The Galaxy Note II is armed with a brighter and larger 5.5” HD Super AMOLED display with resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. While this means that pixel density will be slightly lower compared to the original Note, in reality, the image quality shouldn't suffer any losses, as this screen used the standard RGB matrix, instead of PenTile, which means more subpixels, and ultimately – clarity. The bezel is slimmer, so despite the increase in screen size overall the device is not bigger. Powered by the same Samsung Exynos 4412 quad-core processor that's also found in the Galaxy S III, but clocked up, to the whopping 1.6GHz, the Note II will have no trouble running any application you can think of. The G Note II features an 8-megapixel back-side illuminated (BSI) rear camera and a 1.9-megapixel BSI front shooter. The Samsung Galaxy Note II will ship in three versions - a 16GB, 32GB and 64GB ones, with memory expandable via up to 64GB microSD cards making it possible to have as much as 128GB storage. The second-gen Note is coming with a humongous 3,100mAh battery that should get you through the day.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 11:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II_id7254/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-T_id7332Sony Xperia T is the company's newest flagship the Android ICS-powered device. Specs-wise, the Xperia T is equipped with a large 4.6” HD BRAVIA display, which will obviously take advantage of the Mobile BRAVIA engine that enhances media for your viewing pleasure. This, however, isn't where the interesting features of this display end. Sony has also employed its WhiteMagic technology here in the Xperia T. What it does is allowing you to set the brightness of the display really high, but the extra white pixel comes at the expense of natural color representation, at least in the Xperia P. The CPU residing inside the Sony Xperia T is the trusty dual-core Snapdragon S4 with Adreno 225 graphics, so you are unlikely to feel underpowered with it. NFC is thrown into the ring here, too, for sharing media, files and mobile payments. The handset carries the new 13MP camera with "stacked" Exmor RS sensor, that is especially optimized for low-light photography and high dynamic range video, and goes from sleep-to-snap in an instant.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 10:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-T_id7332/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Rush_id7439Samsung Galaxy Rush is an affordable Android 4.0 smartphone with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 3MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing one.]]>PhonesWed, 22 Aug 2012 03:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Rush_id7439/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Stratosphere-II_id7434Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II for Verizon is the follow-on to last year's Stratosphere, this new model features global GSM roaming capability.]]>PhonesTue, 21 Aug 2012 07:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Stratosphere-II_id7434/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Discover_id7433Samsung Galaxy Discover is slated to get Android 4.0, Bluetooth 3.0, "ample" internal storage, and external expansion up to 32GB.]]>PhonesTue, 21 Aug 2012 07:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Discover_id7433/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-2-7.0-LTE_id7417This is the LTE flavoured version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) which is a worthy successor to the first brand name Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab. Screenwise we have a 7" 1024x600 pixels LCD display with Samsung's Plane-to-Line-Switching (PLS) technology, which allows for better power efficiency, yet from a brighter panel. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. A 3.2MP camera on the back takes care of the photo and video tasks, while a VGA front-facing cam will help you video chat. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 comes with 8GB of internal memory and a microSDXC memory slot for up-to 64GB of additional memory.]]>PhonesWed, 15 Aug 2012 08:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-2-7.0-LTE_id7417/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Restore-M575_id7411The Samsung Restore M575 will try to restore the environmental balance with its 84% recyclable self, 100% recyclable packaging of cardboard, printed with soy ink. In addition, there will be no user manual (it will be accessible online, and the Restore will come with an energy-efficient charger. Its hardware feature set is decent and includes a side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth and microSD card slot.]]>PhonesMon, 13 Aug 2012 02:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Restore-M575_id7411/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Montage_id7398The Samsung Montage is a feature phone that offers a slide-out QWERTY, a 2MP camera and camcorder, Bluetooth, threaded text messaging, email, web access, MP3 and video player, voice mail and caller ID]]>PhonesFri, 03 Aug 2012 09:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Montage_id7398/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Entro_id7397The Samsung Entro is a basic clamshell phone. It offers a 1.7'' main display, secondary display in color, GPS, web browser, games and voice-commands.]]>PhonesFri, 03 Aug 2012 09:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Entro_id7397/discussionsPhone Arena