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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/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-is-the-fastest-selling-Android-flagship-4-million-in-five-days_id43038The Samsung Galaxy S4 has reached sales of the whopping 6 million as of May 10th and is well on track to hit 10 million sales within the first month of sales…]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 02:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-is-the-fastest-selling-Android-flagship-4-million-in-five-days_id43038/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Facebook-Home-arrives-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-HTC-One-and-Sony-Xperia-ZL_id42856Facebook Home might have one of the worst ratings of all popular apps on the Google Play store, but with 1 million downloads and counting it seems that people still download it…]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 03:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Facebook-Home-arrives-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-HTC-One-and-Sony-Xperia-ZL_id42856/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-S-View-Cover-hands-on_id42821The S View Cover an official accessory tailor-made for the Samsung Galaxy S4. It is made of two pieces connected firmly together, one of them being a replacement for the smartphone's stock back plate, while the other is a flippy cover that protects the handset's entire front side. Putting the accessory on requires the removal of the phone's standard back cover and snapping the S View Cover in its place – a straightforward process that took us a few seconds to complete. But the S View cover is more than just a dumb piece of plastic...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 01:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-S-View-Cover-hands-on_id42821/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS980-may-be-the-LG-Optimus-G2-headed-to-Sprint_id42713There's a new high-end smartphone coming to town, and Sprint appears to be its ultimate destination. The handset, first discovered in the Bluetooth SIG database and then spotted on the carrier's web page itself (albeit only confirmed by a system file), is known as the LG LS980. Specs include a 1080p display of unknown size, Snapdragon 800 SoC...]]>NewsTue, 07 May 2013 03:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-LS980-may-be-the-LG-Optimus-G2-headed-to-Sprint_id42713/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cool-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-cases_id42684The Samsung Galaxy S4 might well beat the HTC One and challenge the Apple iPhone 5 to become the best selling smartphone this year, but…]]>NewsMon, 06 May 2013 07:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cool-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-cases_id42684/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Is-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-screen-giving-you-the-scrolling-blur-and-purplepink-inversion-treatment-You-are-not-alone_id42563We are experiencing some of those with our own Galaxy S4, and dismissed screen issues with the phone as isolated incident, but we got sent link to a whole XDA thread, then we saw another one, which are now dedicated to various blips with the touted 5" Full HD AMOLED display from Samsung...]]>NewsThu, 02 May 2013 08:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Is-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-screen-giving-you-the-scrolling-blur-and-purplepink-inversion-treatment-You-are-not-alone_id42563/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-releases-design-video-for-the-Galaxy-S4-not-a-radical-difference-more-of-an-evolution_id42439Design videos are now standard for each flagship phone Android makers, and not only, come up with. After Sony and HTC, Samsung didn't stray from the pack, and made a video explaining the design decisions behind its bread-and-butter handset in depth...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 04:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-releases-design-video-for-the-Galaxy-S4-not-a-radical-difference-more-of-an-evolution_id42439/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-delays-its-retail-launch-of-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id42310Late Tuesday, we told you that T-Mobile had delayed the online launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 by 5 days and this morning, Sprint has announced that it too is having inventory problems related to the phone which means it will not be in its stores this Saturday as originally anticipated; online and phone sales will still go on as scheduled...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 09:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sprint-delays-its-retail-launch-of-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id42310/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-price-and-availability-in-the-U.S.-compared_id42297So, you're planning on getting the amazingly awesome Samsung Galaxy S4, aren't you? Great choice! It's an amazing phone that has a lot to offer – something that everyone who has read our Samsung Galaxy S4 review already knows. What you might not yet know, on the other hand, is that the highly anticipated smartphone is not going to arrive at all U.S. carriers at the same time. While AT&T and Sprint will be among the first ones to start offering it, Verizon subscribers will have to wait until May. Same applies for those using the services of lesser wireless carriers across the U.S. On top of all that, the Samsung Galaxy S4 will carry a different price tag, depending on which carrier you turn to...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 06:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-price-and-availability-in-the-U.S.-compared_id42297/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook-says-no-to-iPhone-with-larger-screen-says-there-are-too-many-trade-offs_id42292So, we were all expecting an iPhone with a bigger screen this year, but it looks like this may not happen, or at least that's the impression we get from Tim Cook's statement made during the company's fiscal Q2 conference call...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 03:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tim-Cook-says-no-to-iPhone-with-larger-screen-says-there-are-too-many-trade-offs_id42292/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-comes-to-AT-T-stores-Saturday-first-preorders-arriving-Wednesday_id42234AT&T took to Twitter for announcing in-store availability of the season's hot Android handset, the Samsung Galaxy S4. The company's finest will be available this Saturday, April 27, and the first preorders might actually start arriving as soon as Wednesday, said AT&T, despite that the shipping date on its website still shows April 30th...]]>NewsTue, 23 Apr 2013 02:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-comes-to-AT-T-stores-Saturday-first-preorders-arriving-Wednesday_id42234/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-phones-to-get-this-spring_id42034Spring is in full bloom and as everything starts to get green and cheerful, you may look at your old phone and think it’s about time to bring change into your life...]]>NewsWed, 17 Apr 2013 09:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-phones-to-get-this-spring_id42034/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-officially-announces-Galaxy-S4-U.S.-availability-seven-carriers-and-seven-retailers-to-get-it-from-April_id42026Samsung has officially confirmed that its Galaxy S4 flagship Android handset will arrive to seven U.S. carriers and seven retailers in April...]]>NewsWed, 17 Apr 2013 07:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-officially-announces-Galaxy-S4-U.S.-availability-seven-carriers-and-seven-retailers-to-get-it-from-April_id42026/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-what-our-readers-dislike-about-the-Galaxy-S4_id41903Last week we had a post asking you to share your thoughts about the Galaxy S4 with our community. More specifically, we asked you to tell us if there's something that you dislike about Samsung's new flagship...]]>NewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 07:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-what-our-readers-dislike-about-the-Galaxy-S4_id41903/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Internal-Walmart-memo-shows-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-pre-order-period-starts-Tuesday-at-select-stores_id41865According to a leaked internal Walmart memo sent to us by one of our loyal readers, Walmart will start accepting pre-orders at select locations for the Samsung Galaxy S4; according to the document, the discount retailer is calling the launch of the Android flagship the biggest "phone launch of the year" for the wireless department...]]>NewsSun, 14 Apr 2013 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Internal-Walmart-memo-shows-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-pre-order-period-starts-Tuesday-at-select-stores_id41865/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/What-do-you-dislike-about-the-Galaxy-S4_id41840Ah, the Galaxy S4! It's definitely one of the very best Android smartphones around, and yet, we're sure that there a a good number of people out there who hate it. By the way, there's a lot people who also hate us, but that's because of our money. Anyway, the Galaxy S4 sure has its enemies, but why? What could be wrong this seemingly perfect Android smartphone? Hm, when you think about it, there are some things that can irritate some users. How about the cheap-feeling plastic? You buy an expensive gadget and it suddenly feels like your 5 year-old son's toy-phone...]]>NewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/What-do-you-dislike-about-the-Galaxy-S4_id41840/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Check-out-the-Galaxy-S4s-beautiful-and-completely-recyclable-retail-box_id41830With its newest devices like the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 8.0, Samsung is also introducing a new product packaging design. The new Samsung boxes look pretty awesome, but what's even cooler about them is that they are made of 100% post-user recycled paper, and are printed using soy-ink. In short, they are completely recyclable and environment-friendly...]]>NewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 07:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Check-out-the-Galaxy-S4s-beautiful-and-completely-recyclable-retail-box_id41830/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-exactly-how-much-bigger-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-is-compared-to-the-Note-II-S4-and-other-popular-smartphones_id41779Samsung today announced its new Galaxy Mega smartphones, and boy are they enormous! With screen sizes of 6.3 and 5.8 inches, these devices easily make the Galaxy Note II seem like a small device...]]>NewsThu, 11 Apr 2013 08:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-exactly-how-much-bigger-the-Samsung-Galaxy-Mega-is-compared-to-the-Note-II-S4-and-other-popular-smartphones_id41779/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/13-terrible-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-from-yesterday_id41704Through the years, I’ve been fortunate to check out and review some wonderful smartphones. From today’s flagship Android devices, to the venerable iPhone, and even the handful of great Windows Phones out there, there’s a wealth of choice to pick and choose from to call your own...]]>NewsWed, 10 Apr 2013 13:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/13-terrible-Windows-Mobile-smartphones-from-yesterday_id41704/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-tips-and-tricks-review_id41691The HTC One offers plenty of camera settings to tinker with, which can improve your shots beforehand, and a handy Auto Enhance feature to pimp them up afterwards, so check out a few tips in the slideshow within...]]>NewsWed, 10 Apr 2013 05:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-tips-and-tricks-review_id41691/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/5-real-life-video-samples-shot-with-the-HTC-One-Harlem-Shake-ball-game-Lumia-920-OIS-fights_id41635The HTC One shoots two birds with one stone with its UltraPixel camera for real-life conditions, as it employs both larger than usual for a smartphone camera pixels and optical image stabilization technology, allowing for crisp and shake-free footage in most scenarios. Have a look for yourself in the compilation within...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/5-real-life-video-samples-shot-with-the-HTC-One-Harlem-Shake-ball-game-Lumia-920-OIS-fights_id41635/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-10-exclusive-or-little-known-features-review_id41541As with every phone that's been in the office for a while, we are constantly discovering hidden nuggets or extra small features that make life with the handset easier, and the Samsung Galaxy S4 has plenty of those...]]>NewsFri, 05 Apr 2013 07:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-10-exclusive-or-little-known-features-review_id41541/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Benchmark-comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Note-2-vs-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-One_id41542What could be more exciting than a benchmark comparison starring six of the best smartphones in the world?! Well, a lot of things, probably... but NOT when one of these smartphones is the one and only Galaxy S4! It's not really a secret that the GS4 is an amazing performer when it comes to benchmarks, but hey, it never hurts to give some perspective to its scores by comparing it to more and more Android smartphones. That's exactly what we've done here, so behold – the Galaxy S4 torches those benchmarks alongside the GS III, Note 2, Optimus G Pro, Nexus 4, and its biggest rival, the HTC One...]]>NewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Benchmark-comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Note-2-vs-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-One_id41542/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-Ts-HTC-One-release-date-is-April-19-price-starts-from-199_id41466AT&T has finally announced the release date and price of the HTC One - a smartphone that a lot of people have been looking forward to. The device that many believe to be a key product in the history of HTC, will finally be available for purchase on April 19, at an on-contract price of $199.99 for the 32GB versions, and $299.99 for the 64GB version...]]>NewsTue, 02 Apr 2013 09:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-Ts-HTC-One-release-date-is-April-19-price-starts-from-199_id41466/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-HTC-One-cases-the-best-body-wrappers-for-your-catwalk-star_id41420The HTC One has certainly got it in terms of design. Its slick and toned aluminum unibody just begs to be flaunted, and is one of the best Android phone designs around. Still, a flagship phone comes with a flagship price, and if something happens to your precious, you'll be set back quite a few Benjamins, so wrapping the HTC One in a case sounds like a good idea, no matter how heartbreaking it might be...]]>NewsTue, 02 Apr 2013 05:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-HTC-One-cases-the-best-body-wrappers-for-your-catwalk-star_id41420/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-pre-orders-for-HTC-One-to-begin-April-5th-for-249.99_id41431Leaked training material indicates that the 32GB HTC One will be available for pre-order from AT&T for $249.99 with a signed two-year contract starting on April 5th and will be available in silver or black; the exclusive 64GB model of the HTC One will not be ready at this time, but when it is, it will go for $299.99, also with a signed two-year pact...]]>NewsMon, 01 Apr 2013 19:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-pre-orders-for-HTC-One-to-begin-April-5th-for-249.99_id41431/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-the-holdup-with-Samsung-Galaxy-S4s-Exynos-5-Octa-version_id41408It turns out that Samsung went with the simpler and cheaper way to design 28nm chips like the Exynos 5 Octa, called gate-first, while the competing foundry TSMC designed its production capacity with the harder to implement gate-last process. The problem stems from the fact that gate-first might be easier to transition to, but gives yield problems later on, especially with complex SoCs, and that's exactly what seems to be happening with Exynos 5 Octa...]]>NewsMon, 01 Apr 2013 04:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Whats-the-holdup-with-Samsung-Galaxy-S4s-Exynos-5-Octa-version_id41408/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/6-way-blind-camera-comparison-the-results_id41342Okay, guys, teasing time is over. Today we're revealing the results from our latest blind camera comparison, as well as the identities of all the smartphones that were used. A big "thank you" goes to everyone who cast their vote, and a 5 internets prize goes to those eagle-eyed few who named the handsets correctly in the comments! Perhaps you're all wondering which device we attached the mysterious Phone #4 moniker to. After all, that's the smartphone that got most of you guys' votes – in all three categories, for that matter...]]>NewsFri, 29 Mar 2013 11:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/6-way-blind-camera-comparison-the-results_id41342/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-Galaxy-S4-price-will-be-249-pre-orders-start-on-April-16_id41309Never wanting to be left behind, AT&T has announced that it will start accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S4 on April 16. Unfortunately, it's still unknown when the device will actually ship, as AT&T hasn't revealed the release date, unlike T-Mobile, which has announced that it'll ship the GS4 starting May 1. Anyway, we guess AT&T's Galaxy S4 release date will be quite similar...]]>NewsThu, 28 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/AT-T-Galaxy-S4-price-will-be-249-pre-orders-start-on-April-16_id41309/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/news/Giveaway-iPhone-5-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-and-iPhone-4S_id41198Hold on to your rabbit's foot, go find some of them four-leaf clovers, and make sure you have a horseshoe nearby! It is time for another super-awesome giveaway hosted by PhoneArena in partnership with RadioShack. Here's what we're giving away...]]>NewsWed, 27 Mar 2013 10:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Giveaway-iPhone-5-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-and-iPhone-4S_id41198/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-5-monthly-plan-comparison-T-Mobile-vs-AT-T-Verizon-and-Sprint_id41270So, you're planning on getting a T-Mobile iPhone 5, eh? Good choice! That's not only because the iPhone is among the best smartphones out there, but also because you'll be able to pair it with a very affordable monthly service plan – unlimited minutes, text messages and data for $70 per month is quite a deal, no matter how we slice and dice it. How does that stack up to the competition's offerings? Well, that's what we're about to find out...]]>NewsWed, 27 Mar 2013 09:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-5-monthly-plan-comparison-T-Mobile-vs-AT-T-Verizon-and-Sprint_id41270/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Is-the-new-T-Mobile-a-real-threat-or-just-marketing_id41255We finally saw the future of T-Mobile today. We had seen bits and pieces and we had known what to expect to a certain degree, but today we got all of the answers and saw the plans laid out. But, the real question remains whether or not the change to being the "UNcarrier" makes T-Mobile a real threat to the competition or if it's just another marketing plan...]]>NewsTue, 26 Mar 2013 21:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Is-the-new-T-Mobile-a-real-threat-or-just-marketing_id41255/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/10-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-cases-the-best-case-scenarios_id41112The Samsung Galaxy S 4 has barely been outed, and there is already a variety of attractive cases pledged for the compact 5-incher with a Full HD Super AMOLED display...]]>NewsFri, 22 Mar 2013 09:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/10-Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-cases-the-best-case-scenarios_id41112/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-with-Snapdragon-600-or-Exynos-5-Octa-here-is-what-market-gets-what-version_id41085The Samsung Galaxy S 4 might have not surprised us with a new design or much of a revolution elsewhere, but it is a solid evolution over last year’s Galaxy S flagship…]]>NewsThu, 21 Mar 2013 10:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-with-Snapdragon-600-or-Exynos-5-Octa-here-is-what-market-gets-what-version_id41085/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-vs-BlackBerry-Z10-first-look_id40908Crazy to believe it folks, but we’re still only in March, and already, we’ve been bombarded by a handful of flagships. Even crazier to believe, BlackBerry was the first one to out its brand spanking new flagship, which felt so long ago already! And just yesterday, we witnessed Samsung delivering its next big thing in a fancy...]]>NewsFri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-vs-BlackBerry-Z10-first-look_id40908/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-benchmark-tests-video_id40879Two versions of the Galaxy S 4 are in the cards - one with 1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, which will grace US carriers, and one with Samsung's Exynos 5 Octa internationally...]]>NewsFri, 15 Mar 2013 04:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-benchmark-tests-video_id40879/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-camera-samples-vs-iPhone-5_id40873Eager to see some camera samples taken with the Samsung Galaxy S 4? We sure have some! What's more we've captured the same frames using the iPhone 5, so that you can easily compare the quality of the two cameras...]]>NewsThu, 14 Mar 2013 21:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-camera-samples-vs-iPhone-5_id40873/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-hands-on-specs-review-comparisons-and-more_id40870The next big thing... by Samsung, is here! It has been announced that the Galaxy S 4 is on route to Earth and is expected to land sometime around the end of April. Until then, your best way of keeping track of the device as it nears our home planet will be to read the in-depth coverage that we'll be providing you with on a regular basis...]]>NewsThu, 14 Mar 2013 20:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-hands-on-specs-review-comparisons-and-more_id40870/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-vs-Apple-iPhone-5-first-look_id40848Well hello there Samsung Galaxy S IV! Meet your fellow competitor in the well-established Apple iPhone 5. Surely, we all know that there’s been a fair amount of history between these two companies, as they’re continually vying for supremacy in the smartphone kingdom. For the most part, bad blood has fueled these to behemoths to keep their respective flagship devices in constant competition against one another, so it’s no wonder why we’re giving you the first look in how these two snazzy smartphones stack up to one another...]]>NewsThu, 14 Mar 2013 18:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-vs-Apple-iPhone-5-first-look_id40848/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-HDR-and-slow-motion-video-samples-vs-normal-mode-comparison_id40298We shot some footage with the optically-stabilized UltraPixel camera on the HTC One in both normal and HDR modes, so you can have a rough idea about the difference the high dynamic range video makes. We also tried the slow motion mode, so you can check out the results in the slideshow inside. Bear in mind that these display HTC One units might not be completely finalized for retail appearance, so we'll wait for the final unit to place a verdict...]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:42:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-HDR-and-slow-motion-video-samples-vs-normal-mode-comparison_id40298/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-iPhone-5--first-look_id40297The HTC One and the iPhone 5 are two very impressive devices. They both have this magical aura around them that makes you want to hold them, touch them and of course, own them. Most of that appeal comes from the fact that the two handsets are very well made. Aluminum is used for the construction of both smartphones, which gives them a very solid, premium feel...]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:34:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-iPhone-5--first-look_id40297/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-iPhone-5-picture-and-video-samples-comparison_id40295We snapped a few photos and videos at the MWC expo with the display HTC One unit, and then the same ones with Samsung's and Apple's finest. We won't comment on the quality, as there might still be work to be done on the One before it gets in boxes and onto retail shelves, but you can judge for yourself in the slideshow inside...]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-iPhone-5-picture-and-video-samples-comparison_id40295/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-vs-Apple-iPad-first-look_id40296The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is easily one of the most impressive gadgets we saw at this year’s Mobile World Congress…]]>NewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-vs-Apple-iPad-first-look_id40296/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III---first-look_id40266HTC's handset is truly a thoughtful design, and a proof that a big-screen phone doesn't have to be all-plastic to be light and comfortable to hold, but can come wrapped in premium materials with great success, too. Granted, the S III is thinner, but that doesn't really feel as an advantage, rather the HTC One feels more solid in the hand because of the extra girth, and easier to grip. The One is also more narrow and elongated, which helps operate it with just one hand and your thumb better than the S III...]]>NewsTue, 26 Feb 2013 12:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III---first-look_id40266/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Q10-hands-on_id40149We can reconfirm that it is a very well-built device, with a compact chassis that leaves you with a solid feel in the hand, and the grip is further aided by the soft touch plastic on the back. The handset exudes an overall premium feel with very responsive side keys and deep key travel on the physical QWERTY keyboard - something we've come to expect from this BlackBerry form factor, and the Q10 doesn't disappoint...]]>NewsSun, 24 Feb 2013 12:52:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/BlackBerry-Q10-hands-on_id40149/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-vs-Google-Nexus-7-specs-comparison_id40125We are pitting Samsung's latest Note family member against its most formidable opponents - the Apple iPad mini and the Google Nexus 7 small and more affordable slates. While we don't have much details on price and availability for the Note 8.0 rather than Q2 in Europe and Asia, the other two have been around for a while, so you can have a look how they stack up in the table inside...]]>NewsSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:01:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini-vs-Google-Nexus-7-specs-comparison_id40125/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-camera-compared-with-Apple-iPhone-5-more-samples-surface_id40089The HTC One is a radical departure from the megapixel wars, focusing on the important metric of pixel size instead of just blindly increasing the pixel count…]]>NewsFri, 22 Feb 2013 09:19:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-camera-compared-with-Apple-iPhone-5-more-samples-surface_id40089/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-808-PureView-technical-comparison_id40042“The myth that the more megapixels a camera has the better the pictures, is a big fat lie.” That is how HTC daringly started talking about its hugely important HTC One…]]>NewsThu, 21 Feb 2013 07:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-vs-Nokia-Lumia-920-vs-808-PureView-technical-comparison_id40042/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/First-real-HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-samples-pop-up-video_id39988A few improvised photos have been snapped during the HTC One unveiling festivities yesterday, and with the phone itself at that. So far we only had the company's promo shots, which looked good, but promotional pics are usually done in the best of circumstances, so real-life shots are what counts...]]>NewsWed, 20 Feb 2013 02:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/First-real-HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-samples-pop-up-video_id39988/commentsPhone Arena