http://www.phonearena.com/reviews 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/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Apple-iPhone-4S_id3038Always a difficult decision, choosing between the latest and greatest Android phone or the latest and greatest iPhone is a problem that every smartphone user faces at one point or another. Having both the Samsung Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 4S here with us, we thought that we absolutely have to pit these two ambitious guys against each other in order to make it easier for you to determine if you are more of a Galaxy S or iPhone user...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 18 May 2012 08:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Apple-iPhone-4S_id3038/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II_id3037Since we know that a lot of you guys are still rocking that trusty GS II, we wanted to take a look at how the new model compares to the old one, and exactly how much of a reason there is in upgrading from the GS II to GS III...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 17 May 2012 09:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II_id3037/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Panasonic-ELUGA-Review_id3036The launch of the Panasonic ELUGA is a notable event as it marks the return of the company to the European and U.S. markets. For quite a while, primarily the Japanese got to enjoy the funky handsets that the manufacturer delivered, leaving us wondering what we could be missing on. Well, the time has come to check out a Panasonic handset once again. In terms of specs, the Panasonic ELUGA comes with hardware pretty similar to what the Motorola RAZR has to offer: a dual-core OMAP4430 chipset, 4.3-inch AMOLED display, 8-megapixel camera, and all of that encased inside a body you can slide through a pin's eye (metaphorically speaking). Seems promising enough, so let's fire this baby up and see how it performs in real life.

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]]>ReviewsThu, 17 May 2012 09:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Panasonic-ELUGA-Review_id3036/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Focus-2-Review_id3035The Samsung Focus 2 is set for arrival, bringing the Korean based company up to snuff, but more importantly, it’s aiming to stiff arm the competition with its tantalizing $49.99 on-contract price. Will its tempting price point be enough to sway consumers to it?...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 17 May 2012 07:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Focus-2-Review_id3035/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-HTC-One-X_id3034The HTC One X was the first new-generation Android smartphone to come out this year. It introduced us to a new kind of Android experience – one powered by an ultra-fast quad-core processor. With the recent introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S III, though, things are going to get much more interesting. Take a deep breath, people, as what follows is the most epic Android clash for the first half of the year – the Samsung Galaxy S III is facing the HTC One X!...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 16 May 2012 08:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-HTC-One-X_id3034/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-mini-2-Review_id3033Android smartphones come in all shapes and sizes, including cute and cuddly, as the case is with the Samsung Galaxy mini 2. This petite-sized entry-level device is the successor to last year's Galaxy mini, and as such, it comes with improvements both on the inside and on the outside. But is its $270 launch price tag justified by what you get in exchange? Let's check the smartphone out and see...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 16 May 2012 03:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-mini-2-Review_id3033/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1-Review_id3032Sammy is back for round two with the successor of Galaxy Tab 10.1 - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). Strangely, rather than concocting something bigger and more immense, they’ve decided to go towards the affordability route, as the tablet launches with a specs sheet similar to its predecessor – while boasting a $50 decrease in price to $450 for the base 16GB version. Will this new approach expand its reach?...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 15 May 2012 09:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1-Review_id3032/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Review_id3031Well, it is now 2012, and the time has finally come for the Galaxy S III to show up on stage. The difference between this launch and those of the Galaxy S's before it is that the expectations of the audience are much higher now. It is time to take a good, in-depth look at the device and see just how much of a Galaxy S this new Galaxy S III happens to be...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 15 May 2012 05:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Review_id3031/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-Review_id3030The wait is over, the EVO 4G LTE is here. The name says it all; instead of going by the EVO One (in reference to its HTC One X bloodlines) or the EVO HD (a nod to the 4.7” 720p display), Sprint has chosen to stick with the EVO 4G nameplate and bill it as “a true successor to the original.” For a phone with such pedigree, this is a bold claim. Read on to see if HTC and Sprint can back it up!...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 14 May 2012 07:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-4G-LTE-Review_id3030/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Preview_id3029Well, it is now 2012, and the time has finally come for the Galaxy S III to show up on stage. The difference between this launch and those of the Galaxy S's before it is that the expectations of the audience are much higher now. It is time to take a good, in-depth look at the device and see just how much of a Galaxy S this new Galaxy S III happens to be...

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]]>ReviewsSat, 12 May 2012 12:56:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Preview_id3029/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-Elite-Review_id3028Back when we reviewed the LG Optimus S a year and a half ago we came away amazed that such a low-end device could perform so well. Now LG is back with the Optimus Elite for Sprint. The follow-up improves on the original by adding a bigger display, better camera and NFC connectivity. Can this new low-end Optimus live up to its predecessor’s pedigree? Read on to find out…

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]]>ReviewsThu, 10 May 2012 06:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-Elite-Review_id3028/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note_id3027Here we are, comparing HTC’s high-end for the year - the One X - with the phone Samsung took a big risk with and won - the 5.3” Galaxy Note. We say won, since it has sold millions to date, backed by a lofty marketing campaign, whereas the HTC One X has only been around for a few weeks, but the Taiwanese already pledged that its One series trio will receive the best marketing attention the company’s ever done too...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 07 May 2012 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Note_id3027/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-for-Sprint-Review_id3026Crazy to imagine, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus swooped into our hearts courtesy of Verizon way back in December, which is nearly 5 months ago. In the short time since then, we’ve seen some enticing new handsets from the competition that gives the original Ice Cream Sandwich powered smartphone a good run for its money, but at long last, it finally made its way to Sprint – with LTE connectivity in tow of course...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 07 May 2012 07:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-for-Sprint-Review_id3026/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Sony-Xperia-S_id3025The HTC One X arrived after the Sony Xperia S, so it should be better, right? Moreover, it sports either a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, or a dual-core Snapdragon S4, compared to last year's S3 in the Xperia S. Well, we are not going to tell you right away who wins – we upgraded the phones to their latest firmware versions and charged ahead, so read on for the full picture...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 03 May 2012 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-vs-Sony-Xperia-S_id3025/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-for-AT-T-Review_id3024AT&T is literally on fire! And why’s that you ask? Well, in the last few months alone, we’ve been seeing the carrier getting in with some big name smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Note LTE, Nokia Lumia 900, and HTC Titan II. Needless to say, it’s arguable as to which one is deemed as the best of the bunch, but AT&T isn’t letting down one bit whatsoever with its selection – that’s because the mightiest one is about to set things ablaze with its piercing set of features. Arriving on May 6th for the 2-year contract price of $199.99, the modified HTC One X for AT&T is already shaping out to give its closest ...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 01 May 2012 17:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-X-for-AT-T-Review_id3024/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Transformer-Pad-300-Review_id3023In the Android sphere, the Asus Transformer Prime is regarded by many as the best tablet, mainly because it flaunts some cutting-edge hardware and a killer industrial design. Well, if you prefer something a bit more easy on the wallet, you won’t need to look that far – that’s because the Asus Transformer Pad 300 catches our eyes with its $399.99 price point...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 30 Apr 2012 05:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-Transformer-Pad-300-Review_id3023/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HeyCheck-App-Review_id3022Recently we've been seeing a boom in the production of camera apps, which let users enhance their pics through the use of a number of special effects or filters. Some such apps, like the popular Instagram, have even managed to generate sizable online communities, motivating developers to continue refining their products. HeyCheck is a new Android and iOS offering of that type ...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 27 Apr 2012 09:45:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HeyCheck-App-Review_id3022/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-2-Preview_id3021The reason you should be very interested in the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is that it could turn out to be one of the best value-for-money Android offers this season. While the original Ace was a very decent phone for its bucks last year, the Ace 2 is quite on the way to cover that ground this year as well. It has a decent size screen with good resolution, slightly underclocked yet dual-core processor, and 5MP cam with flash plus a front-facing camera...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 27 Apr 2012 06:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Ace-2-Preview_id3021/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Player-3.6-Review_id3020Love Android smartphones, but don’t care for the cellular connectivity that normally accompanies them? Well, you’re in luck, because the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 aims to provide the wealth of functionality found with Android, without costing a whole lot of money out of your pockets. Priced at $149.99, this portable media player is Samsung’s answer to comparable devices such as Apple’s iPod Touch...

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]]>ReviewsFri, 27 Apr 2012 04:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Player-3.6-Review_id3020/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-303-Review_id3019The Nokia Asha 303 is the flagship of Nokia's new affordable range, that is aimed towards youth and emerging markets. While not really impressive in terms of specs, Nokia's Series 40 phones have been around for a while with millions of loyal followers in emerging markets and among teens...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 24 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-303-Review_id3019/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-7.0-Review_id3018Just a month ago, we managed to preview Samsung’s answer to the Kindle Fire – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). Needless to say, if you’re expecting something cutting-edge, you won’t find it here, but rather, it’s affordably priced at $250 and somehow manages to employ some modest hardware specs to keep up with the times...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 24 Apr 2012 07:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-7.0-Review_id3018/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-302-Review_id3015The Nokia Asha 302 is one of Nokia's newest feature phones, created for the manufacturer's numerous customers in the developing countries. This is a field where Nokia is traditionally very powerful, as its Series 40 platform offers an affordable, yet feature-rich handset experience. It would be very interesting to see if the new Asha 302 and its physical QWERTY keyboard would be able to remain relevant on the market...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 23 Apr 2012 09:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-302-Review_id3015/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Viper-4G-LTE-Review_id3017Saddling in and strapped for the bumpy ride, third place carrier Sprint is about to embark on a new endeavor as it is ready to bring to market its first 4G LTE smartphones. Readying itself for the timely occasion, the LG Viper 4G LTE not only blazes through the air waves with 4G LTE connectivity, but eco-conscious individuals will surely partake in the fact that it’s one green friendly device on its own – even more when it’s launching on Earth Day!...

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]]>ReviewsMon, 23 Apr 2012 09:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Viper-4G-LTE-Review_id3017/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Logitech-Tablet-Keyboard-for-iPad-Review_id3014While not the svelte Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the new iPad from Logitech, the cheaper Tablet Keyboard from the accessory maker aims to please road warriors on a budget, who need to do a lot of typing. Logitech has combined it with a tablet stand that serves as a protective sleeve, in the hope to lure you with the 3-in-1, but has the renowned accessory maker managed to make the combo compelling enough in the sea of iPad paraphernalia?...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 19 Apr 2012 09:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Logitech-Tablet-Keyboard-for-iPad-Review_id3014/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-200-Review_id3013Dual-SIM phones, as the name suggests, can work with two SIM cards simultaneously, which is basically like having two phones fused into a single device. The budget-friendly Nokia Asha 200 is such a phone, and teenage users are its primary target. Among its main selling points are the portrait QWERTY keyboard for quick and easy texting and integration of social networking features. Care to learn how the device performs in real life? Then read along...

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]]>ReviewsThu, 19 Apr 2012 04:57:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Asha-200-Review_id3013/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-S-for-T-Mobile-Review_id3012Strangely, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a top-shelf Android powered smartphone for T-Mobile. Yeah, the carrier has been blessed with quality devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S II and HTC Amaze 4G, but they’ve been available for some time now – with nothing particularly “fresh” put out by them in the last few months. Now that spring is in full swing, the wait for something special will soon be over, as the highly anticipated HTC One S is set to shake things come April 25th...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-S-for-T-Mobile-Review_id3012/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-S-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II_id3011On first read the Samsung Galaxy S II is pretty similar to the new HTC One S - both have 4.3” AMOLED displays, dual-core processors, 8MP cameras and the same battery capacity. When you dig deeper, though, the choice is not that hard as there are key differences in software, hardware and design...

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]]>ReviewsWed, 18 Apr 2012 05:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-One-S-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II_id3011/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-Review_id3009As you probably know, the new L-line by LG is style-conscious, so the L3 is actually a very interesting product, as it should be both inexpensive and good-looking at the same time. Yeah, we've seen dirt-cheap Android smartphones alright, but what about dirt-cheap AND good-looking Android smartphones? The L3 will now show us if such kind of concoction is possible or not...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 17 Apr 2012 09:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/LG-Optimus-L3-Review_id3009/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-900-vs-HTC-Titan-II_id3010Windows Phones have been tearing it up over on AT&T’s lineup, as both the Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC Titan II came storming onto the scene simultaneously. AT&T is the premier carrier of choice when it comes to Windows Phones in general, but surely enough, we’re betting that a few of you are still holding out to find out which one you should invest your hard earned money into...

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]]>ReviewsTue, 17 Apr 2012 07:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-Lumia-900-vs-HTC-Titan-II_id3010/commentshttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Motorola-DEFY-MINI-Review_id3008So, let's say that you want to get an Android smartphone, but $250 is all you have to spend. One of the options that fit into this category is the rugged Motorola DEFY MINI, which is resistant to dust and water damage. Additionally, its display is protected by the pretty tough Gorilla Glass, so it should be able to withstand every day wear and tear. But other than that, there isn't much that the smartphone can brag with. There is a humble 600MHz processor ticking inside, its screen measures the rather average 3.2 inches in diagonal, and the camera on its back is pretty basic. Nevertheless, we will give the DEFY MINI a chance to make a name for itself by putting it through its paces.

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