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/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/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 Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SP-Review_id3308The selection of mid-range Android smartphones is vast, which makes picking the best model a delicate task. Well, Sony wants to spare you the effort of browsing through all available options by introducing a compromise-free handset that seems to have it all. Ladies and gents, we give you the Sony Xperia SP – a smartphone powered by a fast, dual-core processor, graced by a large, HD screen, and equipped with a fancy 8-megapixel camera. Seems awesome, doesn't it?]]>ReviewsWed, 01 May 2013 09:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SP-Review_id3308/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-ZL-Review_id3305Making a radical impact on today's smartphone market is no easy task, but Sony is hoping to succeed by taking a slightly different approach than its rivals. While most manufacturers have their time and resources focused on a single high-end device, the Japanese tech giant is delivering its one-two punch in the form of the slim and shiny Sony Xperia Z and its less fabulous and non-water-resistant, but (presumably) less expensive Sony Xperia ZL.]]>ReviewsTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-ZL-Review_id3305/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-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3283We here at PhoneArena respect Sony, just as much as we respect Samsung. We'll put both of their latest flagship smartphones, the Xperia Z and Galaxy S4 , to test and see which one's going to finish with a higher score!...]]>ReviewsWed, 27 Mar 2013 03:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3283/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/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/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3260Sony Xperia Z or the LG Optimus G Pro? This will be one of the dilemmas before high-end phone buyers this season, so we stage a comparison to ease the decision-making process...]]>ReviewsWed, 06 Mar 2013 08:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Sony-Xperia-Z_id3260/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3254Sony was quick to release its flagship smartphone for the first half of 2013 – the Xperia Z. The company did its job ahead of everyone else and is now enjoying a comfortable specs lead against the current Android flagships on the market. But as we all know, specs ain't everything! Could it be that the Galaxy S III, one of the best smartphones of 2012, can still prove to be a worthy opponent to the Xperia Z, even though technological evolution is on the side of Sony's handset? Let us take a closer look and find out!...]]>ReviewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 08:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id3254/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/Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3250Now that we've extensively reviewed Sony's latest flagship, it's time for us to start comparing it to the best smartphones that are available today and see just how well it stacks up against the competition. The first tough guy that we're going to compare the Xperia Z against is Apple's finest – the iPhone 5. Both smarpthones are among the very best out there, so this is bound to be an interesting clash. Now, let's see how the Z is going to fare against the status symbol!...]]>ReviewsFri, 15 Feb 2013 07:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-vs-Apple-iPhone-5_id3250/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-Review_id3247A new flagship model, a new Xperia phone is here to try and overpower the dominant species. Is that even possible? Why, we say nothing is impossible! Ladies and gents, we're giving you the Sony Xperia Z!]]>ReviewsWed, 13 Feb 2013 10:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z-Review_id3247/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-E-dual-Review_id3238The Sony Xperia E dual is the thrifty Scotsman's dream phone come true – cheap, versatile, and able to work with two SIM cards simultaneously. That latter feature allows one to take advantage of two carriers' deals from a single device, or have two separate phone numbers – one for business and one for personal matters...]]>ReviewsTue, 05 Feb 2013 05:02:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-E-dual-Review_id3238/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-J-Review_id3180Sony has a good track record for delivering decent mid-range Android smartphones at very competitive price points, and the Xperia J is the latest handset to join the party. Its 4-inch display and beefy battery are among the features that make it stand out, at least when comparing specs sheets with alternative offerings. A 1GHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera, and a VGA front-facing snapper are also in stock, meaning that the Sony Xperia J could be a bargain hunter's dream handset...]]>ReviewsThu, 08 Nov 2012 04:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-J-Review_id3180/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-TL-Review_id3170The name’s TL, Xperia TL. Just as the secret agent made famous in the big screen, this “James Bond phone” from Sony surely comes off as being nonchalant with its attitude, since it’s deceitfully packing some killer hardware under its façade. No doubt, it’ll be making an appearance in the latest movie installment of the James Bond franchise, Skyfall, but more importantly, is this something that would actually impress even the famed secret agent?...]]>ReviewsFri, 02 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-TL-Review_id3170/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-S-Review_id3149Hey, what's that tablet that looks like a flip notepad over there? Why, a Sony one, of course. Sony rebranded its tablet line to fall under the popular Xperia tag that users already associate with its Android devices, and the first fruit of that effort is the Xperia Tablet S. It sports that signature “flipped” look that Sony introduced with ...]]>ReviewsTue, 09 Oct 2012 06:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-S-Review_id3149/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SL-Review_id3146Sony did with the Xperia SL what it did with the Xperia arc and arc S last year – a new version with more colors, newer Android version, and souped-up processor speed. The only notable difference between the specs of the Xperia S and the SL, is that the dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor went up from 1.5GHz to 1.7GHz...]]>ReviewsWed, 03 Oct 2012 07:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SL-Review_id3146/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-miro-Review_id3143Let's say you are a young, socially active individual who is looking for a decent smartphone, but isn't quite ready to drop a boatload of cash on one. Well, the Sony Xperia miro, which we are reviewing today, is made just for you then. It is a low-end handset with a 3.5-inch screen, 5-megapixel camera, and a number of built-in social networking features. Add to all this the blessing of running Android 4.0 ICS out of the box, and we have a clear winner on our hands, don't we?...]]>ReviewsFri, 28 Sep 2012 04:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-miro-Review_id3143/commentsPhone Arena