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-925-Review_id3340Ever since the introduction of the first Lumia phone, Nokia has been improving and refining its Windows Phone-powered line-up with each new model. Feature by feature and app by app, we've finally arrived at the Nokia Lumia 925 – an ambitious smartphone that attempts to offer a well-rounded experience to customers, for whom plastic just won't cut it...]]>ReviewsTue, 18 Jun 2013 09:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-925-Review_id3340/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id3321Arguably the two best handsets for their respective platforms, the Lumia 928 might seem insignificant against the imposing presence of Sammy’s flagship, but the true test to find a winner is to pit the two head-to-head in each category...]]>ReviewsTue, 28 May 2013 05:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-928-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id3321/commentsPhone Arenahttp://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-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/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Yoga-11-Review_id3291If you’re willing to settle with the Windows RT experience, while also saving some money and carrying around something more compact, the IdeaPad Yoga 11 might have the same level of appeal to keep you engaged. Just like its bigger sibling, the Yoga 11 has the gear to make it one of the more versatile Windows RT devices...]]>ReviewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 08:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Yoga-11-Review_id3291/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Iconia-W511-Review_id3292Windows 8 hybrids are a relatively new breed, but it seems like a whole lot of tech companies have one on the market already. That includes Acer with its Iconia W511 tablet, which we are about to take through its paces. It is a 10.1-inch slate powered by an Intel Atom processor paired with a dock that adds a physical keyboard and extra battery life. The device's specs can't really make it stand out, but it should be priced accordingly. But will the slate manage to prove itself as both a reliable tablet and a practical notebook substitute? We'll have the answer to that in a few moments!...]]>ReviewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 06:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Iconia-W511-Review_id3292/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/Fujitsu-Stylistic-Review_id3265The Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 is an 11.6-inch hybrid tablet/notebook computer running a full blown Windows 8 on an Intel Core chip and it even features a solid-state disk drive…]]>ReviewsWed, 13 Mar 2013 08:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Fujitsu-Stylistic-Review_id3265/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-VivoTab-Smart-Review_id3252Until recently, when you thought about looking for a tablet, it was pretty much a decision between iPad and Android. Now with Windows 8 and Windows RT, we’ve seen a number of new tablets on the market over the past couple of months. Another option is the new VivoTab Smart from Asus, which runs the full Windows 8 operating system. This gives it great functionality and compatibility, such as being able to run regular Windows programs. Let’s take a look and see how this tablet stacks up...]]>ReviewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 09:38:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-VivoTab-Smart-Review_id3252/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/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-vs-Apple-iPad-4_id3249The Surface Pro might actually be the one to start that avalanche of momentum that Microsoft needs to break through the surface in this competitive market that’s still firmly held together by Apple’s pride and joy...]]>ReviewsFri, 15 Feb 2013 04:41:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-vs-Apple-iPad-4_id3249/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Review_id3243For those who waited out the storm, the timing is finally over, as the highly equipped Microsoft Surface Pro is hitting the scene with its full Windows 8 experience. No folks, this isn't merely a Surface with Windows 8 slapped on, but rather, there's been a complete overhaul in the hardware department as well – making it a viable competitor to not only some of the titans in the tablet market, but also a killer ultrabook rival as well...]]>ReviewsMon, 11 Feb 2013 08:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Review_id3243/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/Samsung-ATIV-Odyssey-Review_id3232Yes folks, the Samsung ATIV Odyssey has finally arrived, which is interestingly enough the first Verizon bound Windows Phone 8 smartphone from Samsung to feature 4G LTE connectivity. Frankly, it’s not a pencil pusher in any way with its specs sheet, but at $49.99 with a 2-year contract, some might be tempted to check out what Sammy has to offer in this front – then again, it’s facing stiff competition from Nokia’s recent offering...]]>ReviewsMon, 28 Jan 2013 05:42:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-ATIV-Odyssey-Review_id3232/commentsPhone Arena