Apple iPhone 4S.........

Pros
Apple iPhone 4S is fast, dual-core A5 processor coupled with its advanced operating system give this smartphone capabilities that have never before been possible.

Cons
Apple iPhone 4S is fast but can't take advantage of even faster 4G cellular networks.

The Verdict

The combination of outstanding hardware, an exceptional OS and impressive apps make this the best smartphone available.

Overall Rating

What can a company be expected to offer next when its product is already the best-selling, most innovative smartphone among its competitors? That question has become obligatory whenever Apple debuts a new model of the wildly successful iPhone.
In the case of the Apple iPhone 4S, the answer is that you can expect many important upgrades and even some groundbreaking features. While there are always detractors who will hasten to point out what new smartphones don't offer, we found it easy to select the Apple iPhone 4S as our TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award winner.
The iPhone 4S is the first Apple cell phone to be available from the three largest U.S. carriers, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. AT&T has the longest history with the iPhone, having been its exclusive carrier through the first three iterations of the device. With AT&T, you get a 3G data network that is typically America's fastest. The downside is that in some regions, that network can be somewhat less reliable than the Verizon Wireless 3G network. The data load created by the popularity of iPhones has sometimes overwhelmed the AT&T network, but the problem seems to have been largely resolved.
With Verizon Wireless, which already carries the iPhone 4, you arguably get the nation's largest and most reliable network. Though the two biggest carriers' speed and reliability claims echo each company's advertisements, research substantiates those claims. The effect of the popular device's availability on Sprint's network remains to be seen.

Design:

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From an external-design perspective, there's nothing new to report with the iPhone 4S. If you've seen the iPhone 4, you've seen the new arrival. Inside, though, it's a different story. At the heart of the device is its A5 processor – a dual-core CPU with a clock speed of 1GHz per core. It's the same processor that powers Apple's iPad 2 and is a fundamental reason that everything on this phone works so well. With the A5, overall device speed is double that of its predecessor, and graphics rendering is reported to be up to seven times as fast, making for superb gaming performance and web browsing. The new antenna design may garner less attention but it's equally significant. The cellular signal of the iPhone 4 could be compromised by things as insignificant as the manner in which the phone is held. The iPhone 4S has two antennas, each of which can both send and receive signals and has the computing power to choose the best one.
The face of the iPhone 4S is dominated by the same 3.5-inch touchscreen that we're accustomed to. Like its immediate predecessor, it features the remarkable Retina display. Packing 960-by-640-pixel resolution into the 3.5-inch screen results in a super dense 326 pixels per inch. In practical terms, that produces razor sharp images for photos, videos and gaming. It also allows you to zoom way in on web content to see as much detail as you could ever want without irritating pixilation.
The size of the iPhone 4S' screen is a matter of some discussion. We once considered it huge by smartphone standards, but now, as the size of its competitors' displays have ballooned, it's smaller than the competition. While larger displays are nice for watching videos and gaming, the device size they demand makes them rather unwieldy to use as telephones. Given the exceptional image quality of the iPhone 4S' display and the way it feels to hold the device given its size, we're perfectly happy with 3.5 inches.

Multimedia:

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The iPod Touch has set the standard for portable media players since its introduction, and the Apple iPhone 4S essentially has a built-in iPod Touch. There isn't much more that needs to be said about this phone's stellar capabilities as a music and video player. The camera is another matter. IPhones have been criticized in the past for having cameras that really didn't compare well to other top-ranked smartphones. With the iPhone 4S, that has all changed. The first and most obvious improvement is bumping the camera's sensor count up to 8MP. That puts it right up there with the best phone cameras available.
Digital photography is all about gathering and processing light, and the pixel count plays an important role, but there's much more to consider. As with any type of photography, quality optics are critical, and Apple has added a custom lens with five elements to optimally shape incoming light. The aperture is also a larger f2.4, so more light is available regardless of the shooting conditions. In addition to the sensor and the optics, the A5 CPU's image-processing capability is on par with many DSLR cameras.
Using the camera is simple. With face detection, it optimizes settings for a single subject or up to ten faces for group shots. You can also use the pinch-to-zoom and tap-to-focus features that allow you to instantly designate which portion of any scene is most important.
These features work for video recording as well. The iPhone 4S shoots video in full 1080p HD resolution. Camera shake is virtually eliminated by video stabilization, and you can edit your videos and still photos on the phone itself.

Call Features & Quality:

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There are many great things to say about the Apple iPhone 4S, but the absence of 4G access is perplexing. There's no denying that the phone's data transfer speed is better than most devices under most circumstances, but it's not all that it could be if it had access to the Verizon Wireless and AT&T 4G LTE networks or Sprint's WiMax network. One of our favorite relatively new features available on many smartphones is the ability to make video calls, and in this arena, Apple's FaceTime is as good as it gets. It's simple to use and works flawlessly on the iPhone 4S. Even though the front-facing camera offers only VGA resolution, it's perfectly adequate for this task.
Regardless of the wireless carrier you choose, the iPhone 4S is a world phone. That's always the case with AT&T phones because they operate on the world-standard GSM system. Verizon Wireless and Sprint use the CDMA cellular system in the U.S. and Canada, but it's rare and unusable in most places outside of North America. To remedy that with these carriers, the iPhone 4S can automatically switch to GSM when overseas. It will not operate on GSM with them in the U.S. and Canada, however.

Battery Life & Memory:

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The iPhone 4S has three available storage options: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, with the latter being an improvement on any previously offered iPhone model. Like its predecessors, the 4S doesn't have a memory card slot to expand that capacity. That's less of an obstacle than it's been in the past because of the introduction of iCloud. With iCloud, your apps, music, photos, books, documents, calendars and more are stored on Apple's servers and pushed to your other iOS devices. Additionally, iCloud backs up your data daily via Wi-Fi when the iPhone is connected to a power source. If you lose your data or get a new device, it's easy to restore using iCloud Backup. Battery life for the iPhone 4S is estimated at up to eight hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time. Your usage will determine the actual battery life, but you can expect about six hours of internet usage on 3G or nine hours when using a Wi-Fi connection.

Additional Features:

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Voice-recognition technology has been around for quite a while, but its uses have been limited. For instance, you can speak to some devices and they'll convert what you've said to text. With the iPhone 4S, Apple has introduced Siri, a voice-recognition personal assistant that can not only copy what you say, but can also understand it and take action. Siri is smart enough to know what you mean, not just what you say. Siri is able to produce these amazing results by combining data from numerous sources, including GPS location-based services, your address book and the vast resources of the internet. It can use most of the built-in apps on the phone as well. Perhaps most impressively, you can speak in normal language rather than having to memorize specific commands. Tell it to wake you in two hours and it will set the alarm for exactly two hours in the future. Ask Siri if you'll need a jacket tomorrow and it combines knowledge of your location with the local forecast to advise you. If you'd like to send a message to someone, just say to whom you want to send it and what it should say, and it's done. This is an immensely practical application, and figuring out everything you can do with it is a lot of fun.

Summary:

The Apple iPhone 4S is the next step in the evolution of the iPhone. Apple had already set the smartphone bar very high, and this device gives it a substantial nudge higher. The vast selection of iPhone apps continues to grow rapidly, expanding the phone's capabilities almost daily. The iPhone's computing capability is made possible by its fast A5 processor. Its video and still-camera capabilities far exceed previous editions, and the introduction of Siri, even though it's still in Beta testing, position this device far ahead of its competitors.

 Specifications

Capacity

• 16GB
• 32GB
• 64GB

Size and Weight
Height: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
Depth: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)
Cellular and Wireless

• World phone
• UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz);
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)4
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Display

• Retina display
• 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
• 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
• 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
• 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Camera, Photos and Video

• 8-megapixel camera
• Autofocus
• Tap to focus
• Face detection in still images
• LED flash
• Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Video stabilization
• Front camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
• Photo and video geotagging

Power and Battery

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
• Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
• Standby time: Up to 200 hours
• Internet use: Up to 6 hours on 3G, up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
• Video playback: Up to 10 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

Audio Playback

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and Video

• AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV support at 720p
• Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
• Video out support at 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately)
• Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Headphones

• Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms

Mail Attachment Support
Viewable Document Types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
Sensors

• Three-axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Mac System Requirements

• Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
• OS X v10.5.8 or later
• iTunes 10.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access

PC System Requirements

• PC with USB 2.0 port
• Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
• iTunes 10.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access

Environmental Requirements

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages
Language Support
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Keyboard Support
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Wubihua), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubihua), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Dictionary Support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Apple iPhone 4S: The Good, Bad, and Unknown

The iPhone 4S might look very similar to last year’s iPhone 4, but some intriguing specs and features are hidden under the hood.

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Best current price: $499

Apple iPhone 4SAfter more than a year with the iPhone 4, the iPhone 4S--announced Tuesday by Apple CEO Tim Cook--seems a bit, well, underwhelming.
The hardware announced today offers no design overhaul. Apple upgraded the phone's camera from a 5-megapixel sensor to an 8-megapixel sensor, though, and the iPhone 4S will use the same dual-core A5 chip that the iPad 2 does.
4G capability? Forget it--Apple isn't going that route this time. We already knew about iOS 5 and its features for a while, but the inclusion of the Siri voice-activated software was a nice surprise.
That isn’t to say that I’m dissatisfied. Last year’s iPhone 4 still holds up among smartphones released this year, and the internal enhancements in the iPhone 4S, while a bit late to the game, are certainly welcome. The iPhone 4S is a good phone that has become even better, but I certainly wouldn’t call it “revolutionary.” And, on second thought, Apple didn’t either.
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Design: No Changes, No Problem

The iPhone 4S has an identical design to the iPhone 4, but its guts are all new. Although that might be a disappointment to some people (no larger display, no slimmer body, no tear-shape game-friendly design), I am actually pretty happy with it. I really like the iPhone 4 design: It's still the thinnest smartphone available (despite Samsung’s claims), and it has a stylish, premium look thanks to the glass face and back.
I am a little disappointed to see that the screen real estate didn’t get a bump. I’m definitely not asking for a 4.5-inch display (which is too big in my opinion), but 4 inches or even 3.7 inches would make Web browsing, movie watching, and gaming a bit more comfortable. Ramon Llamas, IDC's senior research analyst for mobile devices technology and trends, says that keeping the same screen size is actually a benefit to consumers and developers.
“You have all these incredible apps [in the App Store]. If you do a different screen size, it will wreak havoc for the developer community,” Llamas says. A consistent screen size is one of the reasons why the App Store has such a high number of apps, he adds.

The Best Camera? Hard to Say

Apple iPhone 4S camera featuresApple isn't the only tech company that loves to tick off specs and claim its products are the first to market with a certain technology. Most companies that do so rely on consumers' failure to understand the technology or know what the specs mean. Such confusion frequently happens with camera specs, so I asked my colleague Tim Moynihan, PCWorld’s camera editor, to decipher some of the specs announced for the iPhone 4S’s camera.
Apple says that the new iPhone’s 8-megapixel camera is built around a backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor, a type of low-light-optimized sensor that debuted in Sony's cameras a few years ago. BSI sensors are now fairly commonplace in CMOS-based cameras, including both stand-alone cameras and a growing number of camera phones.
A BSI sensor is designed such that small, light-blocking wires move to the back of the sensor, making the sensor's surface a more efficient light-gathering source; as such, BSI-sensor cameras usually perform well in low-light situations without a flash. The iPhone 4's 5-megapixel sensor was also a BSI sensor, and was very good; the new sensor in the iPhone 4S is likely a higher-resolution version.
Apple also says the iPhone 4S has a five-element lens that offers 30 percent more sharpness. According to Moynihan, the lens specs sound good, but we'll need to test Apple's claims of improved image sharpness in our labs. The iPhone 4S's F2.4 lens has a wider aperture than most phone cameras do; coupled with the low-light-optimized sensor, it should perform well in low-light situations and at quick shutter speeds. The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide's F2.2 aperture is still a bit wider. (The HTC-made MyTouch 4G Slide is PCWorld's top-ranking phone camera right now.)

More Pixels Make It Better?

When Apple says that the iPhone 4S camera has 60 percent more pixels than the iPhone 4 camera, it means that an 8-megapixel camera is technically 160 percent of the resolution of a 5-megapixel camera. So really, it doesn’t translate directly to improved image quality, as more megapixels aren't an indicator of better image quality on small-sensored cameras. The higher megapixel count does mean that you'll be able to print out images at a bigger size without losing resolution, or to crop images without the cropped area losing resolution.
According to Moynihan, unless the sensor size is also 60 percent bigger, the added resolution could translate to worse image quality when compared with that of the iPhone 4. When you pack a sensor of the same size with more pixels, you can end up with a lot of noise and artifacts. Again, this is something we’ll have to test when we get the iPhone 4S in.
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We’re still a bit confused about what exactly Apple means when it says that the iPhone 4S has a Hybrid IR filter, as the company simply threw that term out there without actually explaining what the "hybrid" refers to. It could be a filter that allows both infrared photography and regular photography, a feature that the user can turn on or off. Moynihan suspects that the iPhone 4S’s sensor has an infrared-blocking filter built to fix any chromatic aberration, purple fringing, or color-accuracy issues caused by the sensor's being sensitive to infrared light.
If that's the case, it's a unique feature for a phone camera, although some stand-alone cameras use lens coatings and processing software to address similar issues.
As for the company's shutter-speed claims of just 1.1 seconds to take a first photo and 0.5 seconds more to take a second, we noticed that Apple did not compare the iPhone to the T-Mobile MyTouch Slide, which has the best camera of any phone we’ve tested. The Slide’s camera specs are pretty similar to the iPhone 4S’s, so we’ll have to do some head-to-head testing once we receive the Apple phone in our labs. We also plan on replicating Apple’s test with other phones we have in house.
Like many dual-core Android phones currently available, the iPhone 4S can shoot high-resolution video up to 1080p. It also features digital video stabilization--but unless it’s a radically different system than we’ve seen on other video devices, don’t expect miracles from digital-only stabilization.
Judging from the specs alone, the iPhone 4S's camera is competitive with those in the top crop of recent Android phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S II series, the HTC ThunderBolt, and the Slide. Considering the iPhone 4's excellent performance in our imaging tests, Apple gets the benefit of the doubt when it comes to those claims of improved camera performance--we just don't think the higher megapixel count has much to do with it.

Apple iPhone 4S: The Good, Bad, and Unknown

The iPhone 4S might look very similar to last year’s iPhone 4, but some intriguing specs and features are hidden under the hood.

Apple iPhone 4S family

Best current price: $499

Speed Boost

Apple's A5 processor.Apple claimed on Tuesday that data speeds for the iPhone 4S are double those for the iPhone 4: 5.8 megabits per second for uploads and 14.4 mbps for downloads. Ken Biba, CTO of Novarum, a company that designs wireless networks, says that the speed boost is due to the A5 chipset supporting the faster HSPA 14.4 network.
Again, Apple is playing a bit of catch-up here; we saw the first dual-core phones all the way back in January. Still, having the A5 is better than getting no processor upgrade at all. It is also encouraging that the A5 is the same chip found in Apple's iPad 2; when we reviewed the iPad 2, we noted the zippy scrolling in the browser, as well as the speed when we used iTunes and quickly navigated through various menus and galleries.
Once we have the iPhone 4S for review, we’ll subject it to our Sunspider JavaScript tests to measure browser performance. Our performance tests showed that the A5 processor in the iPad 2 was twice as fast as the processor in the iPhone 4. I’m not sure how much the chipset will benefit the iPhone 4S, but any speed enhancement is a positive thing. And the iPhone 4 isn’t exactly a slouch to begin with.
The one concern that I have (not to mention most consumers who have owned an iPhone in their lifetime) is about the battery life. If you own an iPhone, you are pretty much constantly using it--whether you’re talking, taking pictures, changing the song in iTunes, or playing a game. The battery drains fast. And unfortunately, battery life is becoming an even bigger issue with with some of the dual-core Android phones we’ve seen (especially those on a 4G network). Apple did address these concerns, however, stating that the iPhone 4S will provide 8 hours of 3G talk time and 10 hours of video playback.

No 4G: Missed Opportunity?

Given Apple’s delay in jumping on 3G a few years ago, I wasn’t surprised when the company announced that the iPhone 4S would not support 4G LTE/WiMax networks. Ramon Llamas of IDC says that he understands why Apple sacrificed LTE/WiMax support for this release: LTE isn’t a world standard yet, and Apple would have had to make different U.S.-only models to support the technology. Right now the company’s focus seems to be on iOS 5 and rolling out iCloud. Perhaps when the iPhone 5 (which is purely mythological at this point) surfaces, Apple will embrace LTE or WiMax.
Although I am disappointed that we won’t get to see an LTE or WiMax iPhone, I have a feeling that it won’t make a difference to customers. The original iPhone still sold like crazy without 3G.
What consumers do want is reliable coverage and no dropped calls. According to Apple, the iPhone 4S can intelligently switch between two antennas for even better call quality, as well as faster download speeds. This claim needs testing in the real world, however.
At its event Tuesday, Apple showed a chart comparing the iPhone’s download speeds against other HSPA+ phones on AT&T that carry the 4G label. I respect Apple for not calling the iPhone 4S a 4G phone just because it can match the speeds of those competing handsets. HSPA or HSPA+ still constitutes a 3G network--even if a phone can produce “4G-like” speeds.
What is unfortunate, however, is that U.S customers on the Sprint and Verizon networks likely will not experience the faster speeds, since they’ll be limited to CDMA’s 3G EvDO.
I’m pleased to see the iPhone finally make it to Sprint. Lacking the iPhone, the carrier has held its own with a strong line of Android phones, but I know that quite a few Sprint customers will be happy to hear this news. Additionally, all versions of the iPhone 4S are GSM/CDMA world phones, which is a big win. However, having used an iPhone overseas, I cringe at the thought of what the carriers will charge while users travel.

Siri Voice-Command Software: Your Very Own Personal Assistant

Siri Personal Assistant on the iPhone 4SPerhaps the feature I’m most intrigued by is the long-rumored Siri Personal Assistant. Voice-command software isn’t exactly a new feature in smartphones, but Siri seems so tightly integrated that it almost seems creepy.
“The best interface a person can have with a device is your voice. You can talk to it, and it talks back,” IDC's Llamas says about Siri.
But he and I both foresee some potential issues out of the gate. Tim Cook explicitly stated that Siri will take a few days to get used to your voice--but how will Siri deal with different English accents and dialects? Will Siri be able to understand my friend’s thick Boston accent? Or my aunt’s Southern accent? How will Siri deal with nonnative English speakers?
The iPhone 4S comes to AT&T, Verizon, and--for the first time--Sprint on October 14, but preorders start October 7. As soon as we have one, we will put the iPhone 4S through our rigorous tests to see how it compares against the top-rated Android phones, the soon-to-be-released Windows Phone 7 "Mango" phones, and its predecessor, the iPhone 4. Stay tuned.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Apple iPhone 4S: It's Tough to Compare...... NEWS ANALYSIS: The comparisons between the Samsung Galaxy S III and the iPhone 4S started almost immediately, but is this fair? The real test comes when Apple rolls out the iPhone 5. When Samsung, the new world leader in mobile phone shipments, introduces anything, a glance to the Apple iPhone is a natural response. When Samsung introduces a phone that in all likelihood will be the summertime blockbuster of Android phones, holding Samsung against Apple—or the Galaxy S III against the iPhone 4S—becomes more of a compulsion. The sizes of the devices is notable: The iPhone 4S, with its 3.5-inch (diagonal) display, measures 115.2 by 58.6 by 9.3mm, while the S III, with a 4.8-inch display, measures 136.6 by 70.6 by 8.6mm. Still, the iPhone weighs 140 grams to the S III's 133 grams. Apple has its Siri assistant, which users can ask to do things like send emails while they're jogging or remind them about an appointment or birthday. The S III has S Voice, more of a presence than an assistant that's waiting, anticipating and literally watching. Still, measuring up the two smartphones anymore seems silly. Apple is preparing to refresh the iPhone later this year. So, it is the unknown iPhone 5 that the Galaxy S III will be more properly compared against. Though, according to reports coming out of Samsung's London event, the Galaxy S III will arrive in the United States later this summer, while by most accounts the newest iPhone won't arrive until the fall. Could consumers waiting for a new iPhone, or at least its introduction, hurt Galaxy S III sales? In the fast-moving mobile market, it's anyone's guess. "If nothing else, Samsung's GX3 has provided a target for Apple to aim at with the iPhone 5," Charles King, principal analyst with Pund-IT, told eWEEK. "The S III's display size, CPU and RAM are all significantly superior to Apple's current generation iPhone 4S, and may well come to represent the 'table stakes' required for vendors to play in next-gen smartphones." Plus, King added, Samsung included expandable memory and a replaceable battery in the S III. "Neither Apple nor HTC offers those features at this time, and it seems to me that both features will become increasingly important as smartphone vendors focus on 'media-enhanced' features and user experience," said King. “Seeing how Apple, HTC and other vendors respond will say a lot about their strategic evolution and the confidence they have in their own product development efforts." Roger Kay, principal analyst with Endpoint Technologies, notes that it's important, when comparing Apple and Samsung, to distinguish between segment domination, where Apple is the clear leader, and phone shipment numbers, where Samsung offers a greater range of price points. "If you keep your eye on the money, it's still Apple by a couple of lengths. But Samsung is giving Apple a run for its money on technology and integration," said Kay. "So, this intense rivalry should continue for the next couple of years." Analyst Ken Hyers, with Technology Business Research , told eWEEK he's feeling conflicted about the Galaxy S III, which seems to be a result of Samsung top brass taking the kitchen-sink route, throwing in everything they could imagine, but there's the Galaxy S III's crazy size. "Anyone who wants to put one in their pockets will first have to sew some oversized pockets onto their clothes," said Hyers. However, for 2012 at least, he expects it will be the iPhone of the Android community. "The overly attentive software will probably repel a certain minority of customers, who will be either bugged by the fact that the device is overly complicated or will be creeped out by the way the Galaxy S III watches and anticipates what users want," said Hyers. "But most folks will love the new software, which will make them start doing things with their smartphones that they never even thought about doing before they bought the Galaxy S III,” he added. iPhone 4S source:Wikipedia. iPhone 4S Developer Apple Inc. Manufacturer Foxconn Slogan(s) "It's the most amazing iPhone yet." Form factor Slate smartphone Release date October 14, 2011 October 28, 2011 November 11, 2011 November 25, 2011 December 16, 2011 January 13, 2012 Units sold Four million in first three days of initial sales (October 14–17) Operating system iOS 5.1.1 Released May 7, 2012; 9 days ago Power 3.7V, 5.3Whr SoC Apple A5 CPU 800 MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 GPU PowerVR SGX543MP2 Storage capacity 16, 32, or 64 GB Memory 512 MB Display 3.5 inches (89 mm) diagonal 1.5:1 aspect ratio widescreen LED backlit IPS TFT LCD 640×960 resolution at 326 ppi (0.61 MP) 800:1 contrast ratio (typical) 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back glass Audio Single loudspeaker 3.5 inches (89 mm) TRRS Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input 4 buttons switch microphones, touch-screen, acceleration, orientation Rear camera 8 MP back-side illuminated sensor HD video (1080p) at 24/30 frame/s IR filter Aperture f/2.4 5 element lens Image signal processor (built-in A5) Facial recognition (stills only) image stabilization Front camera 0.3 MP VGA 30 FPS (480p) Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only) Bluetooth 4.0 Combined GSM/CDMA antenna: quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (800 850 900 1800 1900 MHz) Quad-band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (800 850 900 1900 2100 MHz) (800 MHz unannounced) Dual-band CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A (800 1900 MHz) GLONASS, GPS Online services iCloud, App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore Dimensions 115.2 mm (4.54 in) H 58.66 mm (2.309 in) W 9.3 mm (0.37 in) D Weight 140 g (4.9 oz) Predecessor iPhone 4 Related articles iPhone, iPad (3rd generation), iPod Touch Website apple.com/iphone The iPhone 4S is a touchscreen-based, slate-sized smartphone developed by Apple Inc. It is the fifth generation of the iPhone and retains the exterior design of its predecessor, the iPhone 4, but is host to a range of improved hardware specifications and software updates. The phone added a voice recognition system known as Siri and a cloud storage service named iCloud. Some of the device's functions may be voice-controlled through Siri. On October 4, 2011, in Cupertino, California, Apple announced the iPhone 4S. On October 7, 2011, it became available for preorder in seven initial countries (United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan) with the first delivery date set for October 14, 2011 and available on that same day for direct in-store sales in those countries. It was released in 22 more countries, including Ireland, Mexico, and Singapore on October 28. It is available for 100 cell service carriers in 70 countries, including eight carriers in the United States. For US customers, unlocked (contract-free) sales started on November 11, 2011. The Associated Press said that AT&T described early iPhone 4S demand as "extraordinary".Reception to the iPhone 4S was generally favorable. Reviewers noted Siri, the new camera, and processing speeds as significant advantages over the prior model. Four million units of the iPhone 4S were sold in the first three days of release. Contents 1 History 2 Features 2.1 Software 2.2 Hardware 3 Reception 3.1 Critical reception 3.2 Commercial reception 4 See also 5 References 6 External links History The "Let's Talk iPhone" event was held on the Apple Campus, instead of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, where most non-WWDC events are held. Speculation about Apple's next generation phone, including various specifications and a predicted name ("iPhone 5"), were widespread in the time preceding its debut. After the iPhone 4S was announced, there was some disappointment about the new phone's name. As early as May 2011, some leaks had a fairly accurate description of the product including the name "iPhone 4S", the A5 chip, HSDPA, new/better camera, and Sprint carrying. There were no external differences between the iPhone 4 CDMA model and the iPhone 4S; all changes were internal (slight external differences between the iPhone 4 GSM model and the iPhone 4S exist, as said differences existed between the CDMA and GSM models of the iPhone 4). The iPhone 4S was unveiled at Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event on October 4, 2011, on the Apple Campus in Cupertino, California. The keynote was the first in which Tim Cook led since the Verizon keynote earlier in the year. It was also Cook's first product launch without Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, whose health was deteriorating and died the day after the announcement of iPhone 4S. Tim Carmody of Wired praised Cook for focusing on company achievements, calling him a "global business thinker" and a "taskmaster". At the "Let's Talk iPhone" event held by Apple on October 4, 2011, Mike Capps demonstrated Epic Games' Infinity Blade II, the sequel to Infinity Blade, on an iPhone 4S. Capps boasted that the game uses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 and features the same graphic techniques used in the Xbox 360 game Gears of War 3. Date Released October 14, 2011 October 28, 2011 November 11, 2011 November 25, 2011 December 16, 2011 January 13, 2012 Features Software Shown is the iPhone 4S's setup screen. The iPhone 4S is the first iPhone that does not need to connect to iTunes in order to be activated, due to iOS 5. The iPhone 4S uses iOS, Apple's mobile operating system. The user interface of iOS is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons. The response to user input is immediate and provides a fluid interface. Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internal accelerometers are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it in three dimensions (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode). The 4S uses iOS 5.1.1, which was released on May 7, 2012. It can act as a hotspot, sharing its internet connection over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB, and also accesses the App Store, a digital application distribution platform for iOS developed and maintained by Apple. The service allows users to browse and download applications from the iTunes Store that were developed with Xcode and the iOS SDK and were published through Apple. From the App Store, GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto, and the iWork apps (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers) are available for purchase to use on the iPhone. The 4S comes with several applications by default, including Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, YouTube, Music, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Game Center, Photo Booth, and Contacts. Like all iOS devices, the 4S can sync with a Mac or PC using iTunes, although iOS 5 and later can be completely PC-free. Although the 4S is not designed to make phone calls over a cellular network, a user can use a wired headset or the built-in speaker and microphone and place phone calls over Wi-Fi or cellular using a VoIP application. The iPhone 4S introduced a new automated voice control system called "Siri", unique to the 4S, that allows the user to give the iPhone commands, which it can execute and respond to. For example, iPhone commands such as "What is the weather going to be like?" will generate a response such as "The weather is to be cloudy and rainy and drop to 54 degrees today". These commands can vary greatly and control almost every application of the phone. The commands given do not have to be specific and can be used with natural language. Siri can be accessed by holding down the home button for an extra amount of time (compared to using the regular function). An impact of Siri, as shown by Apple video messages, is that it is much easier for people to use device functions while driving, exercising, or when they have their hands full. It also means people with trouble reading, seeing, or typing can access the phone more easily. Siri is supported by the A5 chip and is currently a feature only available on the iPhone 4S. Siri also needs Internet access to function. When used for the first time, Siri does not require setup but does adapt to a user's voice over time, and can also be taught certain things directly. A number of aspects of the software can be configured, such as language and its voice feedback ability. At launch Apple said Siri was still in beta, with a certain set of abilities with restrictions, such as being able to dictate texts but not emails, and only controlling certain apps. It is integrated with Apple's Find My Friends program (which debuted at the same time as the 4S), so Siri can potentially answer questions such as, "Where is my wife?" When it is enabled, Apple's Find My Friends lets a social group know where each other are and Siri can use this information to answer questions. Siri can be taught information, so it knows who a person is referring to when they use generic terminology on that device. On the iPhone 4S, texting can be aided by the voice assistant, which allows speech-to-text.In addition to regular texting, messaging on the iPhone 4S is supported by iMessage, a specialized instant messaging program and service that allows unlimited texting to other Apple iOS 5 products. This supports the inclusion of media in text messages, integration with the device's voice controlled software assistant, and read receipts for sent messages. Input to the computer comes from a keyboard displayed on the multi-touch screen or by voice-to text by speaking into the microphone. Entered text is supported by predictive and suggestion software as well as a spell-checker, that includes many regional dialects like Swiss spoken French. At announcement, plans were in place for the iPhone 4S to support many languages. Different features have different language requirements, such as keyboards compared to the word predictor and spell-checker, which needs a large dictionary of words. Language support is related to the iOS 5 operating system that the device launched with, although not always. The Siri digital assistant supported French, English, and German at launch. Since it uses a software based keyboard supported by the multi-touch display, it can support many different keyboard layouts without having to change physically. The iPhone 4S can display different languages and scripts at the same time. Hardware Comparison between iPhone 4 hardware (top) and iPhone 4S hardware (bottom). Notice the repositioned antennae (the visible stainless steel which forms the perimeter around the phone). The iPhone 4S features an 8 megapixel camera and 1080p video recording. The iPhone 4S has a stainless steel, dual-antenna design. Apple redesigned the antenna in the iPhone 4S so that the cellular radio in the phone can alternate between two antennas, depending on which is sending/receiving the best signal. These two antennas form part of the stainless steel band that covers the sides of the iPhone 4 and 4S. The bands on the iPhone 4S are divided into four antennas: cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi. The 4S uses the Apple A5 system-on-a-chip that uses an Imagination Technologies PowerVR SGX graphics processing unit, which features pixel, vertex, and geometry shader hardware, supporting OpenGL ES 2.0. The SGX543 is an improved version of the GPU used in the iPhone 4S' predecessor, the iPhone 4. However, the iPhone 4S uses a dual-core model, the SGX543, that is integrated with the Apple A5 SoC in the same way as the iPad 2. Apple claims that the iPhone 4S can process graphics up to "seven times faster" than the iPhone 4 was corroborated by Epic Games president Mike Capps. It has 512 MB of RAM, the same as its predecessor. Maximum available storage size increased to 64 GB whilst the 32 GB and 16 GB model options were retained. The screen is the same as the prior generation iPhones; 3.5 inches (89 mm), 640×960 resolution (Apple's "retina" design). There was an improvement in interactive multimedia applications compared to its predecessor. In both the iPhone 4 and 4S, the cellular (GSM) antenna is divided into two. Therefore, if the iPhone 4S is gripped in such a way as to attenuate one piece of the cellular antenna, the radio will switch to the other piece that isn't being gripped. The iPhone 4S can support a maximum output theoretically of up to 14.4 Mbps with HSDPA as a result of an upgraded radio chip inside the phone, in addition to being a world phone, so both CDMA and GSM customers can roam internationally on GSM networks. It also supports Bluetooth 4.0. The camera on the iPhone 4S, also known as an iSight camera, can take 8 MP photos (3264 by 2448 pixels) and record 1080p videos at up to 30 frames per second with upgraded quality (30% better clarity, 26% better white balance, color accuracy) due to an additional lens, IR filter, a wider f/2.4 aperture, and Image signal processor (built-in A5). In iOS 5.1, the camera can be accessed directly from the lock screen, and the volume up button doubles as a shutter trigger. The built-in gyroscope is able to stabilize the camera while recording video. Other features of the camera are macro (for close up pictures) and faster capture including being able to take its first picture in 1.1 seconds and the next half a second later. Like the iPhone 4, the 3.5 inches (89 mm) 960 by 640 pixel Retina display supports multitouch, a technology that allows multiple simultaneous touch inputs. The iPhone 4S has two volume buttons and a ring/silent switch on the left side. On the top left there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone that is used for both noise cancellation during calls and when in speakerphone/FaceTime (video calling) mode. The lock/power button is situated on the top right edge of the device. The right side of the device has a SIM card slot. The bottom of the device features a speaker output on the right and a microphone input on the left with Apple's proprietary 30-pin dock connector in the center. The iPhone 4S supports video out via AirPlay and various Apple A/V cables.Supported video formats include such as H.264 (1080p 30 fps max.), MPEG-4 video, and motion JPEG (M-JPEG). In addition to user inputs, the device also has several sensors that give the phone information about its orientation and external conditions. These include a 3-axis gyro, an accelerometer, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. The iPhone 4S is stated to have 200 hours standby time (iPhone 4 300 hours), 8 hours talk time on 3G (iPhone 4–7 hours), 14 hours talk time on 2G, 6 hours 3G browsing, and 9 hours Wi-Fi browsing.Additionally, it can sustain up to 10 hours of video playback or 40 hours of audio playback. Reception Reviewers praised the 4S's Siri as one of the most innovative new features. Consumers interacting with the iPhone 4S in an Apple Store. Critical reception Reception to the iPhone 4S was generally favorable. Reviewers noted Siri, the new camera, and processing speeds as significant advantages over the prior model. Tim Stevens of Engadget said that the "iPhone 4S does everything better than the iPhone 4, but it simply doesn't do anything substantially different." Joshua Topolsky of The Verge stated that "if this were to be a car, it would be a Mercedes" and that Siri is "probably one of the most novel applications Apple has ever produced." Most reviewers thought that Siri was the most important feature on the iPhone 4S. Brian Chen of Wired said that "the fifth-generation iPhone's superb camera and speedy dual-core processor are classy additions. But Siri is the reason people should buy this phone." Retrevo surveyed more than 1,300 U.S. consumers and reported that 71 percent of all smartphone owners were not disappointed by the new iPhone 4S but 47 percent or almost a half of current iPhone 4 owners were; 12 percent were hoping for a bigger display, 21 percent wanted a refreshed design, and 29 percent desired 4G. Echoing technology pundits, Reuters suggested that the lack of a more radical departure from the iPhone 4 could open new market opportunities for rivals. Analyst C. K. Lu of Gartner believed that Apple no longer had the leading edge and that the 4S would only sell due to brand loyalty, as fans had been expecting an iPhone 5 with a thinner profile, edge-to-edge screen, and stronger features. These same fans had also wanted a cheaper, stripped-down iPhone 4. The German phone company Deutsche Telekom said they were "satisfied" with consumer interest. Gaming on the iPhone 4S has been likened to the PlayStation Vita, that features the same SGX GPU only in a quad-core configuration, and the Nintendo 3DS handheld game consoles. Further, the iPhone 4S' ability to process 30 million polygons per second has been compared to the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 home video game consoles that can process 275 million and 500 million polygons per second respectively. CVG's deputy editor Andy Robinson told TechRadar that the "iPhone 4S is certainly laying down some serious credibility for the iPhone as a core gaming device. Not only is it now pushing out games that simply eclipse the Nintendo 3DS visually, but features like cloud saving and TV streaming support are really exciting for gamers." The senior gaming analyst at Jon Peddie Research, Ted Pollak, believes the biggest improvement to gaming on the iPhone 4S is the voice control features, noting that "one of the features that Nintendogs players loved was the ability to talk to it. There's no reason why a game like that couldn't be done on the iPhone 4S, and much more sophisticated given the voice control shown." Commercial reception Unlike prior iPhone models, the number of sales of the iPhone 4 had not yet climaxed before the introduction of the 4S. Previous iPhone models were released during or after declining sales figures. In addition, iPhone 4 users had high marks for being satisfied with their phone.Nevertheless, they wanted more from Apple, forgetting that from Apple's perspective the iPhone 4 was still a hit and that new users may not be bothered by the unchanged look and feel as they did not formerly own an iPhone 4. Upon the announcement of the iPhone 4S, shares of Samsung Electronics, HTC and Nokia gained on Wednesday after the 4S was announced, while Apple stock fell. However, later in the day Apple shares rebounded ending with a 1% gain. With the launch of the pre-order, AT&T said that the demand for the iPhone 4S was "extraordinary". Over 200,000 pre-orders were placed within 12 hours of release through AT&T. In addition, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint sold-out pre-order stock by October 8, 2011 and by October 9 there was a 1-2 week estimate on new pre-orders to be filled. On October 20, 2011 AT&T surpassed 1 million iPhone 4S activations. On October 10, Apple announced that over one million iPhone 4Ss had been pre-ordered within the first 24 hours of it being on sale, beating the 600,000 device record set by the iPhone 4. The 16-month wait between the iPhone 4 and 4S may have contributed to overwhelming sales as well. On October 17, 2011, Apple had announced that four million units of the iPhone 4S were sold in the first three days of release, and 25 million iOS users had upgraded to the then latest version of iOS, iOS 5, which was released upon the introduction of the phone. Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, stated that the "iPhone 4S is off to a great start with more than four million sold in its first weekend—the most ever for a phone and more than double the iPhone 4 launch during its first three days." The used phone market saw unprecedented rates of trade-ins in the weeks leading up to the 4S announcement, and after it there was a drop in prices offered. Previous generation iPhones are recirculated through the markets through various methods and third-party buyers may purchase older generation iPhones. Apple also buys back previous generation iPhones under a special program. On April 24, 2012, AT&T announced that 7.6 million iPhone units were activated in Q4 2011, and 4.3 million in Q1 2012. In total, AT&T has sold 5.5 million smartphones in the first quarter of 2012, out of which 78% were iPhones.

                                                    

Smartphones Review

  Why Buy a Smartphone?

As a busy person, you know the importance of staying a step ahead of your clients and your family. You probably know the feeling of being  tied to your desk or home so as not to miss that important email or phone call and to maintain convenient access to essential data—proposals, schedules, contact information, business news or the stock market. However, thousands have newfound freedom using PDA-style smartphones designed for business (and fun). These cellular devices trace their roots back to the personal digital assistant or PDA. Originally used as businessperson’s right hand to track important client information, project statuses, and task lists, these devices have evolved into an everyman’s (and woman’s) tool.
These cellular devices are much more than just cell phones; they provide instant access to the web. Whether you’re researching news to predict the stock market or looking for the perfect golf course on the weekend, you’ll find it on the net.
Many of these devices allow you to sync with your desktop computer. This means you can store, view, and work on documents directly on your handheld. You can also receive and respond to emails as they arrive in your inbox on your home computer with real-time push email.
These products can also serve as multimedia devices, so your entertainment goes with you. They can store and display pictures and videos of friends and family and even entire feature-length movies. Most can take pictures and capture video, but the most common multimedia function is the ability to play MP3s—sit back, relax, and enjoy your favorite tunes while traveling or during breaks.
Another perk of using one of these devices is the fairly recent development of third-party applications (or apps). These apps range from those geared toward hardworking business tasks to entertaining games and everything in between. With thousands of apps available to download in a range of prices, there’s sure to be something that will appeal.

Smartphones: What to Look For

In the past, business people were easily identifiable—they carried large briefcases, binder planners and perhaps a brick cell phone. The scene has changed and so has the way we conduct life and business. One of these devices stores important data and documents, offers a calendar planner, provides instant access to the internet and email and keeps you in touch with clients, coworkers, friends and family – anytime and anywhere.
Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate these cellular devices.

Design
Size and weight, along with screen size and resolution, make a difference in the display and handling of these devices.

Multimedia
The best business cell phones have at least a 5 megapixel camera with zoom features and the ability to play and record audio and video. These cell phones act as life management devices and include organizational features like calendars and task lists. Most sync with home computers allowing for document viewing and editing.

Call Features & Quality
The foundation of business is communication, and these product's first function is as a cellular phone. These devices for business should include all typical cell phone features including speakerphone, three-way calling, voice dialing, call waiting, etc.

Battery Life & Memory
The most practical products are compact, include good input and display options, and enough battery life to last through a full day’s work and beyond.

Additional Features
Many cellular devices include practical tools like calculators, map applications and GPS. Some have the ability to support third-party or browser-based programs that can perform a variety of specific functions. Third-party apps are becoming a key component, allowing the user to customize their smartphones to support their lifestyles.

Who's the top smartphone maker?

Apple and Samsung are duking it out for the smartphone crown, but other contenders are up for a good fight too. Who do you think is the top smartphone maker?

The Galaxy S III is Samsung's latest smartphone volley.

(Credit: Samsung)

It's epic. There's the clashing of pixels, the gnashing of processors, and the crunching of operating systems locked in a battle for supremacy.
Apple and Samsung both have claims to the crown, but (much like the Highlander) there can be only one!
Apple topped the U.S. smartphone market with a 29 percent share in the first quarter, according to stats from NPD, but Samsung rocketed to a 24 percent share in the same period. Worldwide, it's a flipflop. Samsung rode the popularity of Android into the No. 1 smartphone slot last quarter with 29 percent global market share, according to IDC, while Apple accounted for 24 percent.
Choosing a smartphone king can be subjective depending on the criteria you're using. You may have an emotional attachment to your Samsung Galaxy S II or undying loyalty to the iPhone 4S. You may decide to go strictly by the global sales numbers or you may give more weight to the U.S. market.
Apple and Samsung are the current heavyweight contenders when it comes to market share, but they're not the only smartphone options. The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx can be found on CNET's current Best Smartphones list and HTC's One also staked a claim on the list.
Let's tackle this issue with a subjective opinion poll. Who reigns supreme over the smartphone world? Your choice may range outside of the Apple versus Samsung clash, so we've got some options to reflect that. Vote in our poll and tell us in the comments what swayed you.
 

 Some Top Smartphones Review

Samsung Galaxy S3 Review (pebble blue, unlocked)

You've probably read all the rumors about the next Samsung Galaxy smartphone. And guess what -- most of them are pretty spot on. Samsung's upcoming flagship handset, now with an official name, the Samsung Galaxy S III, has finally made its debut here in the chilly English capital.

The handset official specs include a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a 720p resolution (1,280x720 pixels), HSPA+ connectivity, an 8-megapixel camera, 2,100mAh removable battery, as well as a quad-core Exynos processor. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as its operating system, and will come in two color options: blue or white.

Meet the Samsung Galaxy S III.

(Credit: Aloysius Low/CNET Asia)

While this is the global version that Samsung showed off at its unveiling event, an LTE version of the Galaxy S III phone will come to the U.S., but it isn't slated until summer, a full year after the Samsung Galaxy Nexus launched on Verizon.
I had a chance to handle the smartphone before the official launch event, and here are my initial impressions of the handset, including a look at some of the newer features of the TouchWiz user interface.

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300)
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Series	Galaxy series; S series
Compatible networks	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz UMTS/HSPA+ (21 Mbps down, 5.76 Mbps up) 850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz LTE In certain regions
Availability by country	May 29, 2012 in Europe
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy S II
Related	Samsung Galaxy Note Galaxy Nexus
Type	Touchscreen smartphone
Dimensions	H 136.6 mm (5.38 in) W 70.6 mm (2.78 in) D 8.6 mm (0.34 in)
Weight	133 g (4.7 oz)
Operating system	Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with TouchWiz "Nature UX" UI
SoC	Samsung Exynos 4 Quad
CPU	1.4 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A9
GPU	ARM Mali-400 MP
Memory	1 GB RAM
Storage	16/32/64 GB flash memory
Removable storage	up to 64 GB microSDXC
Battery	2100 mAh
Data inputs	Multi-touch touch screen, aGPS, GLONASS, barometer
Display	4.8 in (120 mm) AMOLED with 1280×720 pixels (306 ppi) and RGBG-Matrix (PenTile)
Rear camera	8 megapixels
Front camera	1.9 megapixels
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi supporting 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, AllShare

The Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-i9300) is a smartphone running the Android operating system that was announced by Samsung on 3 May 2012 in London. It is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S II, The device will release in Europe on May 29, 2012. It will release in the US on June.
It will be available in two colour options—marble white and pebble blue—along with numerous new software features and hardware accessories. These include Smart Stay (the screen remains on when the user looks at the screen, otherwise it sleeps), Direct Call (which allows the user to call a person whose text message is currently on screen simply by raising the phone to the ear), Pop Up Play (allows a video and other activities to occupy the screen at the same time), S Voice, Buddy Photo Sharing, Allcast Share Dongle, Group Cast (documents collaboration), wireless charging, S Pebble MP3 player, dock/charger, C-Pen, slimline case, and car mount. The phone comes in 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB variants, and an additional 50 GB of space is offered on the Dropbox service for purchasers of the device for two years, doubling rival HTC's 25 GB storage for the same duration.
The international version has Samsung's Exynos 4 Quad system on a chip containing a 1.4 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU and an ARM Mali-400 MP GPU. However, the US version is expected to use Qualcomm’s dual-core Snapdragon S4 SoC to support LTE functionality.Dimensions of the device are 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs at 133 grams with a 2100 mAh Lithium Ion battery.
The Galaxy S III is the official device of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Samsung's Galaxy S III is plastic, but powerful (photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

 

 
 
































 





Upside
The 4.8-inch 720p display looks great -- everything appears sharp, fonts were crisp, and colors were vibrant. Samsung was not willing to tell me early if the display uses a RGB matrix display (three subpixels per pixel) or a PenTile (two subpixels per pixel) one. I suspect it's the latter because of the name of the display -- it lacks the "Plus" at end, which denotes the RGB matrix version. It's likely the S III uses the same display found on the Galaxy Note, but for a slightly smaller panel.
While the screen is huge, the phone doesn't feel big. It's slightly larger and thicker than the Galaxy S II, but still feels comfortable in my hands. At 4.7 ounces, it's 0.6 ounce heavier than the Galaxy S II and about 0.1 ounce heavier than the HTC One X. The S III is, however, thinner compared with the One X -- 0.3 inch versus 0.35 inch.
Samsung has also made its 2,100mAh battery removable, and the handset will come in three storage capacities: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB (this latter size won't be immediately available). In addition, it has a microSD card slot for up to another 64GB of storage. The handset will have 1GB RAM for running applications.

The S III comes with a removable 2,100mAh battery.

(Credit: Aloysius Low/CNET)

Like the S II, the S III will feature an 8-megapixel camera. Samsung has learned some lessons from making the Galaxy Nexus, as the S III will have the zero shutter lag feature, too. The company also seems to have gotten some inspiration from the HTC One X, as the S III also sports a "select your best shot" feature after taking multiple shots. The implementation is different, though; the Samsung smartphone will automatically suggest the best image for you based on a few factors including smile detection and facial recognition.


You can also take a picture while recording a video -- feel free to guess where you first heard of this feature. Other imaging-related enhancements include contact tagging and automatic photo grouping based on who is in the picture. The front-facing 2-megapixel camera will also have face detection -- which keeps the screen awake and from dimming if you are looking at it. It didn't seem to work when I tried it, but bear in mind that this sample is not the finished retail product.
Besides the obvious hardware improvements and software tweaks, Samsung has also added more tweaks to its TouchWiz UI. These include a new "Pop up Play" video function, which lets you watch a video while doing other things such as surfing the Web or sending text messages. Android Beam (an NFC-based feature) has also been beefed up -- it's now called S Beam and will also let you transfer large files using Wi-Fi Direct (for speeds of up to 300Mbps).

S Beam is like the NFC-based Android Beam, but also works with Wi-Fi Direct for sending large files.

The same voice control feature found on the Galaxy Note makes a return as S Voice and you can even use it to wake up your handset. Samsung has also made it part of the Ice Cream Sandwich Face Unlock feature; it now needs to see your face and hear your voice before you can unlock the handset.
Instead of the S Cloud rumors, the S III will come with a free two-year 50GB Dropbox account, twice that of the One X. Lastly, in what appears to be an S III exclusive, the handset will come with Flipboard for Android, a port of the popular news reading app previously only available on iOS.

Flipboard for Android on the Galaxy S III.

Downside
For those hoping the rumors about the micro-oxidized ceramic rear are true, well bad news. It's not. The Samsung Galaxy S III sticks to the same plastic build, only this time it comes in blue or white. While the handset felt solid, the plastic rear just doesn't give a good grip like the Galaxy Nexus, and it doesn't feel as durable as the polycarbonate finish of the One X.
Instead of software buttons, Samsung chose to use a traditional physical home button and touch-sensitive keys. I would have preferred the company to have made a bold switch with software keys, hence my disappointment. Also with the Menu key on the left instead of the Back key, I found myself accidentally hitting it while trying to go back. This will not be a problem if you're used to Samsung's button positioning, but if you're like me (I use phones mostly with my left hand), you may find a tired thumb from stretching too much to reach the back button.

Hello, home button. Why can't you be software-based instead?

Outlook
Samsung has been doing relatively well in the mobile phone industry, and its latest flagship device looks like it will have a high chance of success, too. The plastic build may not be to everyone's liking, but the hardware and software improvements give smartphone buyers good reasons to get this handset. If the image quality of the Galaxy S III's camera can match or best the One X, the S III will likely be one of the best Android handsets you can buy this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S III: Everything You Need to Know

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Samsung's Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S III After all of the rumors and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S III is finally here but you probably have a few questions about this new Android phone.
Samsung is the master of flash and flare at its press conferences, but we’re here to help you get to the nitty gritty of why you should care about this phone. The Galaxy S III will go on sale in Europe on May 23. No official word yet on a U.S. launch, but it could come this summer.

Can the S III Really Follow Your Every Move?

The Samsung S III really wants to be your new best friend--your new psychic best friend. According to Samsung’s somewhat creepy commercial (shown below), the S III “follows your every move.” Scared yet?

In reality, the Samsung S III can do things like predict when you want the screen awake by using the front-facing camera to monitor your eyes. If you’re watching a movie on your phone and happen to fall asleep, the phone’s display will turn off.
The S III also has a feature called S Voice, which is a customized voice-recognition system. Hmm, sound familiar? Like Apple’s Siri, S Voice can recognize a variety of commands. For example, you can say “snooze” when your alarm goes off and buy yourself a little more sleeping time. You can also say “direct call” and ring somebody while you’re in the middle of a text. You can also control the volume of your music, organize your calendar, and launch the camera via voice commands.
However, there's no word, so far, on whether S Voice works with third-party applications. S Voice works with eight different languages, including British English and American English. A few of my friends from across the pond have complained about Siri’s difficulty in understanding them so I guess this is good news there.

Is It Quad-Core Powered?

Samsung confirmed before today’s announcement that the Galaxy S III phones will be powered by the company’s own quad-core 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad processor. Oddly, however, the processor specs were not in the press materials we received today. I have a suspicion that the Samsung quad-core processor is not compatible with U.S. LTE networks. If true, we might see a different processor on the S III phones in the United States. Samsung would not comment on what sort of processor the U.S. versions will have when I asked.
HTC pulled a similar trick with the One X. The global version runs on an NVidia Tegra 3 processor, while the U.S. phone uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. NVidia’s quad-core processor was not yet compatible with AT&T’s LTE network at the time of the One X’s manufacture. In our benchmarks, however, the U.S. version of the One X did quite well despite having fewer cores.

When Will the S III Come to the United States?

According to our sources at Samsung, the 4G (HSPA+/LTE) versions of the S III will come to North America this summer. Samsung said it will optimize the phones for the LTE and HSPA+ networks. Timing, pricing, or carrier partners have not yet been announced.

What is the Deal with the New Sharing Apps?

Samsung made a big deal about the ease of sharing from the S III, but from what I can tell, it looks like you can only share from your S III to another. Samsung has enhanced Android Beam, which allows large files to be transferred between phones quickly. Now called S Beam, you can share music, photos, and up to 1GB of video from your S III to your buddy’s S III.
To help you understand, here's how Android Beam works on the Galaxy Nexus.
Samsung also enhanced its DLNA service for sharing content from your phone to your TV. AllShare Cast lets you wirelessly connect your Galaxy S III to your TV, tablet, or PC and share files over WiFi. However, you’ll have to buy the separate All Cast Hub accessory in order to use this feature (see the Accessories question below)

What is an HD Super AMOLED display?

The 3.4-inch-thick S III has a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a 1280-pixel by 720-pixel resolution. This is the same display technology we saw on the Galaxy Nexus. The Galaxy S II had Super AMOLED Plus, which is actually based on a PenTile pixel structure in which pixels share subpixels.
The Galaxy S II phones, on the other hand, have full RGB displays in which the pixels have their own subpixels. This means that HD Super AMOLED displays have lower overall subpixel density, which could translate to reduced sharpness and degraded color accuracy.
When we compared the Galaxy Nexus to the Galaxy S II, however, we didn’t notice a huge difference in display quality. The only quality different we detected was color accuracy, especially with whites (they appeared to have a yellowish tint). I have yet to see the Galaxy SIII up close and personal, so I’m not sure if it suffers from this same issue
One cool thing is that despite the Galaxy S III having a larger display than its predecessor (4.8 inches versus 4.3/4.5 inches), it isn’t much bigger. There’s very little bezel around the phone as the display takes full advantage of the hardware real estate.

Will Battery Life Really Improve?

Battery life is the bane of every tech user. Samsung claims that it won’t be an issue with the S III as it has a larger 2100mAh battery. For comparison, the Galaxy S II has a 1560mAh battery, while the Galaxy Nexus has a 1750mAh battery. The granddaddy of phones with long battery life, the Droid Razr Maxx, has a 3300mAH battery.
I fear that Samsung’s all-seeing front-facing camera might put a strain on the battery life, however. Also, phone manufacturers still haven’t worked out all the kinks with battery conservation on LTE networks. Battery life will depend on what sort of processor Samsung is packing into its S III phones for the United States and, as we’ve learned, this is still very much up in the air.

Is the Camera Any Good?

The Samsung Galaxy phones have always performed quite well in our PCWorld Test Center camera subjective tests. While I haven’t personally gotten my hands on the Galaxy S III’s 8-megapixel camera, I can tell you a little bit about its new features.
According to Samsung, the Galaxy S III will have zero shutter lag. The company also claims that the camera will start in “less than one second.” The S III will also have a burst-shot mode, a feature we saw on HTC’s One phones.
The S III camera also will have a feature called “Best Photo,” which will automatically select your best photos out of a series of eight photos taken in succession. But do you really want your phone to be your photo assistant?

What About Accessories?

Samsung Galaxy Note S PenSamsung announced a slew of accessories, including a C Pen stylus (which seems pretty similar to the S Pen on the Galaxy Note), an AllShare Cast Hub for wireless streaming, a docking station for your desk, a wireless charger, a car kit, and an HDMI adapter.
Samsung also announced the S Pebble “music companion” MP3 player. Why does this accessory look so familiar? Oh yes, in 2009, I reviewed the Samsung Pebble MP3 player which looks strikingly similar to the S Pebble.

Is the Galaxy Nexus Outdated Now?

Samsung Galaxy NexusNo, relax. It might not have as many cores as the S III, and the display might be a little smaller, but don’t feel bad if you just walked out of the store with a brand new Galaxy Nexus. Your Galaxy Nexus is still an excellent, current phone and offers something the Galaxy S III does not: A pure, untouched Android experience.
Have more questions? Sound off in the comments and I’ll try my best to answer them for you.

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. HTC One X vs. iPhone 4S

Now that we finally know the details, find out how the Galaxy S III measures up to the HTC One X and iPhone 4S.

The Galaxy S III packs some power under its hood.

(Credit: Luke Westaway/CNET UK)

At last, concrete specifics of the much anticipated and rumored Samsung Galaxy S III have been revealed. At today's Mobile Unpacked press event in London, Samsung officially pulled the tarp off of the smartphone and it looks like speculation about the device was right on the money. Find out how this Android superphone stands up against stiff competition from arch rivals, the Apple iPhone 4S and new HTC One X (AT&T).

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Running Samsung's own 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, 1GB of RAM, plus internal storage ranging from 16GB up to 64GB, the Galaxy S III is certainly a mobile force to be reckoned with. In fact, the phone's components including a powerful 8MP main camera offers many of the same standout imaging features found in the HTC One X such as burst mode and nimble shot-to-shot times. Its four computing cores also threaten to leave the iPhone 4S and dual-core HTC One X in the dust.
Samsung's latest creation also boasts a host of slick voice and face recognition abilities that may beat the iPhone 4S at its own personal assistant game. See how the chips fall in this side-by-side comparison of all three devices. Also be sure to read Aloysius Low's detailed hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S III.

	Samsung Galaxy S III (Unlocked)	HTC One X (AT&T)	Apple iPhone 4S
Operating system	Android Ice Cream Sandwich	Android Ice Cream Sandwich	iOS 5
Dimensions	5.4 inches tall by 2.8 inches wide by 0.34 inch thick; 4.7 ounces	5.2 inches tall by 2.6 inches wide by 0.3 inch thick; 4.6 ounces	4.5 inches tall by 2.3 inches wide by 0.4 inch thick; 4.9 ounces
Display	4.8-inch, 1280x720-pixel HD Super AMOLED touch screen	4.7-inch, 1280x720-pixel Super LCD touch screen	3.5-inch, 960x640-pixel Retina Display touch screen
Camera	8-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording, backside-illuminated sensor; front-facing 1.9-megapixel camera	8-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording; front-facing 1.3 camera	8-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, 1080p HD video recording; front-facing VGA camera
Processor	Samsung Exnyos quad-core 1.4GHz processor*	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1.5GHz processor**	Dual-core 1GHz A5 processor with dual-core graphics
Storage	16GB, 32GB, 64GB	16GB, 32GB	16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Expansion slot	Yes	No	No
NFC support	Yes	Yes	No
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n);GSM/HSPA+ 21	Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); WCDMA (UMTS)/GSM; LTE	Bluetooth 4.0; Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); GSM/HSPA+ 14.4; CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
World phone	Yes	Yes	Yes (select models)
Battery size	2,100 mAh,removable	1,800 mAh, not removable	NA, not removable
Carriers	Unlocked	AT&T	AT&T, Sprint, Verizon
Pricing (on contract)	TBA	$199.99	$199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB

*Samsung hasn't announced the specs for the U.S. version of the Galaxy S III. Processor specs could change with that announcement.
**HTC's global version of the One X runs on an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor.

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Samsung's Galaxy S III has ears and eyes just for you

The new Samsung Galaxy S III is intelligent enough to recognize your individual voice and face.

Samsung says its newest smartphone, the Galaxy S III, has the brains to discern the sound of your specific voice and face from others.
Equipped with what the company calls Natural Interaction technology, the handset has a Smart Stay function that uses its front-facing camera to figure out if you're looking directly at it. In theory, the device will know not to, say, dim the screen when you need to view its display for extended periods. That should come in handy when reading e-books or lengthy online articles.

Samsung's Galaxy S III is plastic, but powerful (photos)

Another of the Galaxy S III's interesting features, called S Voice, lets users command the phone by speaking to it. Don't worry though, not just anyone can come along and order your handset around. A Galaxy S III running S Voice will only respond to the sound of its owner's voice. Everyday scenarios Samsung gave for using S Voice include telling the smartphone "Snooze" when you want to shut off its alarm, and asking it to raise or lower music volume, without pressing a button.
Of course it remains to be seen just how well Natural Interaction will work and if average mobile users will find the feature truly handy.

With Samsung's Galaxy S III, the experience matters

After all the rumors and built-up expectations have come to pass, we wonder if it was all worth it and how Samsung's newest phone might change Android.The Samsung Galaxy S III: You'll come for the hardware and stay for the experience.

Done. In the books. No more Samsung Galaxy S III rumors or leaks to worry about ever again.
Though Android fans in the United States still have to guess about a release date, at least we know what Samsung has been working for the past few months. So was it all worth it? At first blush, I say the answer is a resounding yes.
If you haven't had the chance to watch the Unpacked press conference yet, I encourage you to do so. What you'll find is roughly an hour of what makes the Galaxy S III so special and how it might change Android. If this product unveiling is any indication, Samsung understands that the future of the operating system isn't just about specifications.
You can't beat the experience
It's the experience, rather, that ultimately will impress users the most. In an era of dual-core this and quad-core that, average users are hard-pressed to notice the difference in hardware performance. The specs are incredible, yes, but it's the way in which the phone works that will help it stand out.
Indeed, we're already seeing a taste of that with AT&T's One X. Though some users gripe that the One X lacks the quad-core chip of the global version, that hasn't stopped the speedy, powerful device from taking CNET's Editors' Choice Award.
It's the little things
Purists and early adopters might prefer a stripped-down, stock Android experience, but the general population will love the stuff that Samsung added here. Whether it's the handset staying awake while you're reading a book or Web site or the way it captures photos, the Galaxy S III has plenty of "wow" factor to go around. I see a number of things that have me wondering why today's phones aren't already handling or doing them.
For example, I can't count the number of times that I've been typing a text message only to fumble around quickly when I received a call out. It makes a lot of sense to be able to switch to calling mode by raising the handset to my ear as the Galaxy S III will allow. Granted, the Direct Call feature in the Galaxy S III might sound trivial to some, but this is the sort of thing that people show off in the beauty salon.
The same for snoozing the alarm clock, sharing video and content, or the "Pop up Play" multifunction for watching video. While none of these features alone would be enough to go buy a Galaxy S III, I suspect that, combined, they are the reason you would return to Samsung down the road.
Similarly, I'm reminded of the little things in Android 4.0 that I miss when using a 2.3 handset. Though Gingerbread isn't enough to completely dissuade me from using a device, I love the total package that Ice Cream Sandwich brings. So chalk up another point for the Galaxy S III.
A bit late, but worth the wait
So, yes, even after the delay from a Mobile World Congress announcement and months of rumors, I'd have to say that the Galaxy S III was worth the wait. The hardware specifications fell in line with the steady stream of gossip, even somewhat surpassing them. On paper, the handset is as good as anything else on the market, and should be for the foreseeable future.
With new rumors that Samsung and Google will once again collaborate on the next Nexus handset, I'm anxious to see what happens this fall. Why? The last two "Pure Google" smartphones closely mirrored the current edition of the Galaxy S series. What's more, coupling this level of hardware with a new version of Android is fantastic.
In the meanwhile, I'll be waiting to hear when U.S. consumers can get their hands on the Galaxy S III. And on that note, it appears that Samsung may have tipped its hand as to who might be offering the new flagship device. With seven carriers already on the horizon, I'd be surprised if your wireless provider does not support the Galaxy S III.

Smartphone comparison:

Hardware and OS

Model	CPU	Storage capacity	RAM	OS	UI	Size	Weight	Display	Keyboard	Camera	Other	GPU
Acer DX900	533 MHz Samsung S3C6400	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	SPB Mobile Shell	112 cc	147 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF and flash (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	accelerometer, aGPS, dual SIM, microSDHC
Apple iPhone	412 MHz ARM1176JZF-S	4, 8 or 16 GB	128 MB	iOS 1.0, upgradable to 3.1.3		81.4 cc	135 g	3.5" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	1.92 MP	accelerometer, multi-touch, proximity sensor	PowerVR MBX Lite 3D[9]
Apple iPhone 3G	412 MHz ARM1176JZF-S	8 or 16 GB	128 MB	iOS 2.0, upgradable to 4.2.1		88.2 cc	133 g	3.5" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	1.92 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR	PowerVR MBX Lite 3D[9]
Apple iPhone 3GS	600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8	8, 16 or 32 GB	256 MB	iOS 3.0, upgradable to 5.1		88.2 cc	135 g	3.5" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	3 MP AF	3-axis accelerometer, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR	PowerVR SGX 535
Apple iPhone 4	800 MHz Apple A4	8, 16 or 32 GB	512 MB	iOS 4.0, upgradable to 5.1		62.8 cc 115.2 × 58.6 × 9.3 mm	137 g	3.5" 640 × 960 Retina display, 326 ppi	Soft QWERTY	5.0 MP AF with LED flash and geotagging, 1280 × 720 video at 30 frame/s (rear); 0.3 MP VGA (front)	3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR	PowerVR SGX 535
Apple iPhone 4S	800 MHz dual-core Apple A5	16, 32, or 64 GB	512 MB	iOS 5.0, upgradable to 5.1		62.8 cc 115.2 × 58.6 × 9.3mm	140 g	3.5" 640 × 960 Retina display, 326 ppi	Soft QWERTY	8.0 MP AF with LED flash, face detection, video stabilization, and geotagging, 1920 × 1080 video at 30 frame/s (rear); 0.3 MP VGA (front)	3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4 w/A2DP, world phone (combined GSM/UMTS and CDMA)	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Asus P565	800 MHz Marvell PXA930	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	Asus Glide	99 cc	120 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	aGPS, microSDHC
Asus P835 (aka Asus Galaxy 7)	528 MHz Qualcomm 7201A	4.25 GB	288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	Asus Glide	93.6 cc 115 × 59 × 13.8mm	148 g	3.5" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	4.92 MP AF (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	accelerometer, aGPS, microSDHC
E-TEN Glofiish V900	533 MHz Samsung S3C6400	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		112 cc	147 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF and flash (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
E-TEN Glofiish X650	500 MHz Samsung SC32442	256 MB	64 MB	Windows Mobile 6		91 cc	136 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	1.92 MP AF and flash	aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
E-TEN Glofiish X900	533 MHz Samsung S3C6400	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	SPB Mobile Shell	116 cc	146 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF and flash (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
Gigabyte GSmart MS820	520 MHz Intel XScale PXA270	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	Gigabyte Smart Touch	104 cc	148 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	4.92 MP AF with flash (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
HP iPAQ Data Messenger	528 MHz Qualcomm 7201A	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		113.1 cc 114 × 57 × 17.4mm	160 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Slide-out QWERTY	3.1 MP AF with flash	aGPS, microSDHC
HP iPAQ Voice Messenger	528 MHz Qualcomm 7201A	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		77.5 cc 114 × 50 × 13.6 mm	107 g	2.4" 240 × 320	20-key multitap	3.1 MP AF with flash	aGPS, microSDHC
HP Pre 3 (aka Palm Pre 3)	1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8X55	8 or 16 GB	512 MB	webOS 2.2		113.7 cc 111 × 64 × 16 mm	156 g	3.58" 480 × 800	Slide-out QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash and geotagging, 720p HD video (rear), 0.3 MP VGA (front)	GPS, aGPS, ambient light and proximity sensors, accelerometer, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, compass, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Dual microphone
HTC 7 Mozart	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	8.5 GB	576 MB	Windows Phone 7		85.2 cc 119 × 60.2 × 11.9 mm	130 g	3.7" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF CMOS sensor with xenon flash, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Dolby mobile sound	Adreno 200
HTC 7 Pro	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8650 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	8.5 GB	576 MB	Windows Phone 7		107.4 cc 117.5 × 59 × 15.5 mm	185 g	3.6" 480 × 800	Slide-out QWERTY	5 MP AF with flash, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, kickstand, slide-out speakers
HTC 7 Surround	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	16.5 GB	448 MB	Windows Phone 7		95.4 cc 119.7 × 61.5 × 13 mm	165 g	3.8" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with flash, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, kickstand, slide-out speakers
HTC 7 Trophy	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	8.5 GB	576 MB	Windows Phone 7		92.8 cc 118.5 × 65.5 × 12 mm	140 g	3.8" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with flash, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, dual microphone, Dolby mobile sound	Adreno 200
HTC Aria	600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227	512 MB	384 MB	Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2	HTC Sense	70 cc 103.8 × 57.7 × 11.7 mm	115 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	5 MP with AF and geotagging	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, multi-touch, proximity and light sensors, microSD, digital compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
HTC Blue Angel (aka Audiovox Harrier, HTC Harrier, or XDA IIs)	400 MHz Intel XScale PXA263	64 or 96 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition		81.4 cc	208 g	3.5" 240 × 320	Slide-down QWERTY	0.31 MP with flash	SD
HTC Desire	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Snapdragon	512 MB	576 MB	Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.3	HTC Sense	85 cc 119 × 60 × 11.9 mm	135 g	3.7" 480 × 800 AMOLED or SLCD	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD recording (2.2 update needed)	microSD, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR,	Adreno 200
HTC Desire HD	1 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8255 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	1.5 GB	768 MB	Android 2.2	HTC Sense	98.7 cc 123 × 68 × 11.8 mm	164 g	4.3" 480 × 800 SLCD	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF with dual LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD recording	microSD, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, DLNA support	Adreno 205
HTC Desire S	1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon	1.1 GB	768 MB	Android 2.3	HTC Sense	79.8 cc 115 × 59.8 × 11.6 mm	130 g	3.7" 480 × 800 SLCD	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD recording	microSD, 3-axis accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, DLNA, dual microphone	Adreno 205
HTC Desire Z (aka T-mobile HTC G2)	800 MHz Qualcomm MSM 7230	1.5 GB	512 MB	Android 2.2	HTC Sense	101.8 cc 119 × 60.4 × 14.2 mm	180 g	3.7" 800 × 480 SLCD	Slide-out QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD recording	microSD, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, DLNA support	Adreno 205
HTC Dream (aka T-Mobile G1)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A	256 MB	192 MB	Android 1.6		112.1 cc	158 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Slide-out QWERTY keyboard	3.2 MP AF	accelerometer, aGPS, digital compass, microSDHC
HTC EVO 3D	1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM 8660 Snapdragon	4 GB eMMC	1 GB	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	HTC Sense 3.0	100.6 cc 127 × 66 × 12 mm	170 g	4.3" 540×960 qHD at 256 ppi, Autostereoscopic 3D-capable (glasses-free) SLCD	Soft QWERTY	Dual 5 MP AF rear back-illuminated sensors with dual LED flash; 1.3 MP front	Multi-touch touchscreen display, 3-axis accelerometer, Digital compass, proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Wi-Fi Hotspot, FM radio, GPS navigation, Micro-SDHC 8 GB (32 GB max)	Adreno 220
HTC HD Mini	600 MHz Qualcomm	512 MB	384 MB	Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional	HTC Sense	70 cc 103.8 × 57.7 × 11.7 mm	110 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	5 MP with AF	accelerometer, GPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
HTC HD7	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	8.5 or 16.5 GB (Europe or Asia respectively)	576 MB	Windows Phone 7		85 cc 122 × 68 × 11.2 mm	162 g	4.3" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF CMOS sensor with dual LED flash, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, magnetometer, Dolby mobile and SRS surround sound, kickstand	Adreno 200
HTC Hero	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A ARM11	512 MB	288 MB	Android 1.5, upgradable to 2.1	HTC Sense	90.3 cc 112 × 56.2 × 14.35 mm	135 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	5 MP with AF	3-axis accelerometer, aGPS, multi-touch, ambient light sensors, microSD, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
HTC Incredible S	1 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8255 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	1.1 GB	768 MB	Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3	HTC Sense	98.7 cc 120 × 64 × 11.7 mm	135g	4.0" 480 × 800 SLCD	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF with dual LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD recording	microSD, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, DLNA support	Adreno 205
HTC Legend	600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227	512 MB	384 MB	Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2	HTC Sense	72.5 cc 112 × 56.3 × 11.5 mm	126 g	3.2" 320 × 480 AMOLED	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with flash, geotagging	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, microSD, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
HTC Magic	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A ARM11	512 MB	288 MB	Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.2.1		85.7 cc 113 × 55.6 × 13.7 mm	116 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	3.2 MP with AF	3-axis accelerometer, multi-touch, aGPS, microSD, FM radio, digital compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
HTC Max 4G (aka HTC Quartz)	528 MHz Qualcomm ESM7206A	8.1 GB	288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	HTC TouchFlo3D	100 cc	151 g	3.8" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF, 0.31 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC, WiMAX
HTC Nexus One (aka Google Nexus One)	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Snapdragon	512 MB	512 MB	Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.3.4		81.8 cc 119 × 59.8 × 11.5 mm	130 g	3.7" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5.0 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging, 720 × 480 video at 20 frame/s or higher	aGPS, microSDHC, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, digital compass, trackball, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR	Adreno 200
HTC Sensation	1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM 8260 Snapdragon	1 GB	768 MB	Android 2.3	HTC Sense 3.0	93.2 cc 126.1 × 65.4 × 11.3 mm	148 g	4.3" 540×960 qHD SLCD	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF rear with dual LED flash, geotagging, 1080p video @ 30frame/s; 0.3 MP VGA front	microSD, accelerometer, gyro, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA, MHL, virtual surround sound	Adreno 220
HTC Smart	300 MHz	256 MB	256 MB	Brew Mobile Platform		73.2 cc 104 × 55 × 12.8 mm	108 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Soft QWERTY	3 MP with flashlight	microSD, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
HTC Tattoo (aka HTC Click)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7225	512 MB	256 MB	Android 1.6		81.9 cc 106 × 55.2 × 14 mm	113 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Soft QWERTY	3.2 MP Fixed focus	aGPS, microSDHC, 3-axis accelerometer, digital compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR&A2DP	Adreno 205
HTC Touch Diamond (aka HTC Diamond or HTC Victor)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A or 400 MHz Qualcomm MSM7500	4 GB	128, 192, or 256 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	HTC TouchFlo3D	59 cc	110 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio w/ RDS, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Wi-Fi b/g, ambient light sensor
HTC Touch Diamond2 (aka HTC Topaz)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A	512 MB	288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1, upgradable to 6.5	HTC TouchFlo3D	78 cc	118 g	3.2" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	4.92 MP AF, 0.31 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC	Adreno 130
HTC Touch HD (aka HTC Blackstone)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A	512 MB	288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	HTC TouchFlo3D	87 cc	146 g	3.8" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	4.92 MP AF, 0.31 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
HTC Touch Pro (aka HTC Fuze, HTC Raphael)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A	512 MB	160 or 288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	HTC TouchFlo3D	94 cc	165 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Slide-out QWERTY	3.15 MP AF with flash, 0.31 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
HTC Touch Pro (aka Sprint Touch Pro, Raph800, HTC Raphael)	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7501A (ARM1136EJ-S)	512 MB	288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	HTC TouchFlo3D	93.9 cc	150 g	2.8" 480 × 640	Slide-out QWERTY-type (57 keys), with 4-way directional pad	3.15 MP AF with LED flash	accelerometer, aGPS, microSDHC, mini-USB, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, Wi-Fi b+g
HTC Touch Pro2 (aka HTC Rhodium)[17]	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A	512 MB	288 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1, upgradable to 6.5	HTC TouchFlo3D	118 cc	175 g	3.6" 480 × 800	Slide-out QWERTY	3.15 MP AF with flash, 0.31 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC	Adreno 130
HTC TyTN (aka AT&T 8525, HTC Hermes)	400 MHz Samsung SC32442	128 MB	64 MB	Windows Mobile 6		143 cc	176 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Slide-out QWERTY	1.92 MP AF with flash (rear), 0.31 MP (front)	microSD
HTC TyTN II (aka AT&T Tilt or HTC Kaiser)	400 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	HTC Home	126 cc	190 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Slide-out QWERTY	3.15 MP AF, 0.31 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
HTC Wildfire	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7225	512 MB	384 MB	Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2	HTC Sense	78.6 cc 106.8 × 60.4 × 12.2 mm	118 g	3.2" 240 × 320	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging	microSD, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
HTC Wildfire S	600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227	512 MB	512 MB	Android 2.3.3, upgradable to 2.3.5	HTC Sense 2.1	74.6 cc 101.3 × 59.4 × 12.4 mm	105 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging	microSD, accelerometer, GPS, A-GPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, FM radio, compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0	Adreno 200
HTC Wizard (aka Cingular 8125, HTC Prodigy, or T-Mobile MDA US)	195 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP 850	128 MB	64 MB	Windows Mobile 5		148 cc	168 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Slide-out QWERTY	1.31 MP with flash	miniSD
LG CT810 Incite	528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1	LG	84 cc	120 g	3" 240 × 400	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP AF, 0.31 MP	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC
LG Optimus 2X	1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core ARM Cortex-A9	8 GB	512 MB	Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3	LG	85.3 cc 123.9 × 63.2 × 10.9mm	139 g	4" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels rear AF with LED flash, 1080p video @ 24frame/s, 720p @ 30 frame/s; 1.3 MP front	accelerometer, aGPS, gyroscope, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, FM radio, digital compass Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, HSPA+, magnetometer, DLNA, HDMI port	GeForce ULP
LG Optimus 7	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8650 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	16.5 GB	512 MB	Windows Phone 7		85.9 cc 125 × 59.8 × 11.5 mm	157 g	4" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash and geotagging, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, Proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM Radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR	Adreno 200
LG Optimus One P500	600 MHz	150 MB	512 MB	Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3	LG	89.1 cc 113.5 × 59 × 13.3 mm	129 g	3.2" 320 × 480	Soft QWERTY	3.0 MP AF	accelerometer, aGPS, FM radio, microSDHC, DivX/Xvid
Meizu M9	1 GHz Samsung Hummingbird S5PC110	8,192 8 or 16 GB	512 MB	Android 2.2 UIQ		110 cc	123  g	3.5" 960 × 640	Soft QWERTY	5.0 MP AF	microSD
Motorola Droid Bionic	1 GHz Texas Instruments OMAP4430 dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 SoC	16 GB	1 GB	Android 2.3.4	Motoblur	93 cc 127.5 × 66.9 × 10.9mm	158 g	4.3" 540×960 qHD LCD	Soft QWERTY	8.0 MP AF with LED flash, 1080p video at 30 frame/s	accelerometer, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, HSPA+	PowerVR SGX 540
Motorola Atrix 4G	1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core ARM Cortex-A9	16 GB	1 GB	Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3	Motoblur	81.9 cc 117.75 × 63.5 × 10.95mm	135 g	4" 540×960 qHD LCD	Soft QWERTY	5.0 MP AF rear with LED flash, 720p video at 30 frame/s; 0.3 MP VGA front	accelerometer, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5 GHz 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, HSPA+, magnetometer, fingerprint reader	GeForce ULP
Motorola Droid/ Motorola Milestone (GSM/UMTS version)	550 MHz ARM Cortex-A8	512 MB	256 MB	Android 2.0, upgradable to 2.2		91 cc	169 g	3.7" 854 × 480	Slide-out QWERTY keyboard	5.0 megapixel with AF and flash	accelerometer, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity sensor, digital compass, microSDHC	PowerVR SGX 530
Motorola Droid RAZR	1.2 GHz TI OMAP4430	16 GB	1 GB	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread		94 cc 130.7 × 68.9 × 7.1 mm	127 g	4.3" 540 × 960	Touchscreen	8.0 MP AF with flash, 720p HD video recording / 1.3MP front-facing camera	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR	PowerVR SGX540
Motorola MOTO Q11	312 MHz Intel XScale PXA270	128 MB	64 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		88 cc	115 g	2.4" 240 × 320	Full QWERTY	3.15 MP with flash	aGPS, microSDHC
Motorola RIZR Z10	330 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP2420	128 MB	64 MB	Symbian 9.2 UIQ 3.2		91 cc	115 g	2.2" 240 × 320	Numeric with T9	3.15 MP AF with flash, 0.31 MP	microSDHC
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic	434 MHz Freescale MXC300-30	256 MB	128 MB	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition		83 cc 111 × 51.7 × 15.5 mm	109 g	3.2" 360 × 640	Touchscreen	3.15 MP, AF and dual LED flash	aGPS, microSDHC
Nokia C5-00	600 MHz ARM11	256 MB	128 MB	Symbian 9.3		56.2 cc 112 × 46 × 12.3 mm	89.3 g	2.2" 320 × 240	keypad	3.2 MP	GPS, microSDHC
Nokia E6-00	680 MHz ARM11 processor (ARM v6 architecture)	8 GB onboard, max 32 GB micro SD card	256 MB	Symbian^3		66 cc 115.5mm × 59mm × 10.5 mm	133 g	2.46" 640 × 480 (Retina display, 325 ppi)	Soft QWERTY and Full QWERTY	8 MP f/2.4 EDOF with dial LED flash, 720p recording; 0.3 MP VGA front	penta band 3G, 2 microphones, aGPS, microSDHC, proximity sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, ambient light	Broadcom BCM2727 VideoCore III
Nokia E63[36]	369 MHz Freescale MXC300-30	256 MB	128 MB	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1		87 cc 113 × 59 × 13 mm	126 g	2.4" 320 × 240	Full QWERTY	2 MP	microSDHC
Nokia E71	369 MHz ARM11 Freescale MXC300-30 processor	256 MB	128 MB	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1		66 cc 114 × 57 × 10 mm	127 g	2.4" 320 × 240	Full QWERTY	3.2 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Nokia E72	600 MHz ARM11 processor	256 MB	128 MB	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2		65 cc 114 × 58.3 × 10.1 mm	128 g	2.4" 320 × 240	Full QWERTY	5.0 MP, AF, LED flash	aGPS, accelerometer, magnetometer, microSDHC
Nokia E90[39]	330 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP2420	256 MB	128 MB	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1		140 cc 132 × 57 × 20 mm	210 g	External: 2" 240 × 320 Internal: 4" 800 × 352	Full QWERTY	3.2 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Nokia Lumia 710	1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	8 GB	512 MB	Windows Phone 7.5		81.1 cc 119 × 62.4 × 12.5 mm	125.5 g	3.7" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, geotagging, face detection, 720p HD @ 30fps video recording	accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, Proximity sensor, compass, FM Radio w/ RDS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, active noise cancellation	Adreno 205
Nokia Lumia 800	1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	16 GB	512 MB	Windows Phone 7.5		76.1 cc 116.5 × 61.2 × 12.1 mm	142 g	3.7" 480 × 800 AMOLED[40]	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF with Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD @ 30fps video recording	accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, Proximity sensor, compass, FM Radio w/ RDS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, active noise cancellation	Adreno 205
Nokia Lumia 900	1.4 GHz Qualcomm APQ8055 (Snapdragon S2)	16 GB	512 MB	Windows Phone 7.5		90 cc 127.8 × 68.5 × 11.5 mm	160 g	4.3" 480 × 800 AMOLED[40]	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF rear with Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash, geotagging, 720p HD @ 30fps video recording; 1,3 MP front with 640x480 @ 15fps video recording	accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, Proximity sensor, compass, FM Radio w/ RDS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, active noise cancellation	Adreno 205
Nokia N8	680 MHz ARM11 processor (ARM v6 architecture)	16 GB	256 MB	Symbian^3		86 cc 113.5mm × 59mm × 12.9 mm	135 g	3.5" 640 × 360	Soft QWERTY	12 MP f/2.8 AF rear with xenon flash, 720p recording; 0.3 MP VGA front	FM transmitter, aGPS, microSDHC, proximity sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer	Broadcom BCM2727 VideoCore III
Nokia N9	1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Texas Instruments OMAP3630)	16 or 64 GB	1 GB	MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan Linux		76 cc 116.45 × 61.2 × 12.1 mm	135 g	3.9" 854×480 AMOLED[40]	Soft QWERTY	8 MP f/2.2 AF rear with dual LED flash, 720p HD video recording @ 30frame/s; front camera	aGPS, proximity sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, NFC	PowerVR SGX 530
Nokia N900	600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Texas Instruments OMAP3430)	32 GB	256 MB	Maemo 5 Linux	Hildon	113 cc 110.9 × 59.8 × 18-19.55 mm	181 g	3.5" 800×480	Slide-down QWERTY	5 MP f/2.8 AF rear with dual LED flash; 0.3 MP VGA front	aGPS, microSDHC, proximity sensor, accelerometer	PowerVR SGX 530
Nokia N95 8 GB	332 MHz ARM1136	8 GB	128 MB	Symbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1		110 cc	128 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Numeric with T9, multimedia	5 MP, AF and flash	accelerometer, aGPS, microSDHC
Nokia N96	264 MHz ARM926EJ-S	16 GB	128 MB	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2		113 cc	125 g	2.8" 240 × 320	Numeric with T9, multimedia	5 MP, AF and dual LED flash	accelerometer, aGPS, microSDHC
Nokia N97	434 MHz ARM11	32 GB	128 MB	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition		88 cc 117.2 × 55.3 × 15.9-18.3 mm	150 g	3.5" 640 × 360	Full QWERTY	5 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Nokia N97 Mini	434 MHz ARM11	8 GB	128 MB	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition		75 cc 113 × 52.5 × 14.2 mm	138 g	3.2" 640 × 360	Full QWERTY	5 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Palm Centro	312 MHz Intel PXA270	128 MB	64 MB	Palm OS 5.4.9		107 cc	125 g	2.2" 320 × 320	Full QWERTY	1.3 MP	microSDHC
Palm Pre	600 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP3430	8 GB	256 MB	webOS 1.0, upgradable to 1.4.5		101.4 cc	135 g	3.1" 320 × 480	Slide-down QWERTY	3.0 MP with LED flash	aGPS, ambient light, accelerometer, and proximity sensors
Palm Pre Plus	600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8	16 GB	512 MB	webOS 1.4.5		101.4 cc	138.5 g	3.1" 320 × 480	Slide-down QWERTY	3.15 MP with LED flash, geotagging, and video capture	Multi-touch, aGPS, ambient light and proximity sensors, accelerometer, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Stereo
Palm Pre 2	1 GHz Texas Instruments OMAP3630	16 GB	512 MB	webOS 2.0		113.7 cc 100.7 × 59.6 × 16.9mm	145 g	3.1" 320 × 480	Slide-out QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash and geotagging	GPS, aGPS, ambient light and proximity sensors, accelerometer, Wi-Fi b/g, compass, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Dual microphone
Palm Treo 755p	312 MHz Intel PXA270	128 MB	64 MB	Palm OS 5.4.9		138.4 cc 112 × 58 × 21.3mm	160 g	2.5" 320 × 320	Full QWERTY	1.3 MP	MiniSD
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000	624 MHZ Marvell PXA930	1.1 GB	128 MB	BlackBerry OS 4.6		105.3 cc 114 × 66 × 14mm	136 g	2.6" 480 × 320	Full QWERTY	2 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500	400 MHz ARM 11 (Qualcomm MSM7600)	1.1 GB	192 MB	BlackBerry OS 4.7		98 cc 112.5 × 62.2 × 14mm	155 g	3.3" 360 × 480	Soft QWERTY	3.15 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (aka Google Galaxy Nexus)	1.2 GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4460 ARM Cortex-A9	16 or 32 GB	1 GB	Android 4.0.1		81.9 cc 135.5 × 67.9 × 8.9 mm	135 g	4.65" 720 × 1280	Soft QWERTY	5.0 MP AF, LED flash, zero shutter lag, 1080p video recording (1920×1080 @ 30 fps) (rear); 1.3 MP, 720p video (front)	accelerometer, gyroscope, GPA, aGPS, barometer, digital compass, proximity sensor, dual microphones for active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, MHL, NFC
Samsung Galaxy Note	1.4 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 SoC processor; Samsung Exynos 4210 (GT-N7000) / 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255T (GT-N7003)	16 or 32 GB	1 GB	Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI 4.0		117.5 cc 146.85 mm x 82.95 mm x 9.65 mm	178 g	5.3" 800 × 1280	Soft QWERTY	8.0 MP AF, LED flash, 1080p video recording (1920×1080 @ 30 fps) (rear); 2 MP VGA video (front)	Multi-touch touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer, barometer, aGPS, GLONASS and stereo FM-radio, S Pen (Stylus)/Pen UX, 3.5 mm TRRS; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 3.0; Micro USB 2.0; Optional Near field communication (NFC); USB Host (OTG) 2.0	ARM Mali-400 MP (GT-N7000)/Adreno 220(GT-N7003)
Samsung Galaxy S	1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Samsung Hummingbird	16 GB + 0-32 GB micro SD	512 MB	Android 2.1	TouchWiz 3.0	77.8 cc	118 g	4" 480 × 800 Super AMOLED	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF, 720p HD video recording (rear); 1.3 MP (front)	aGPS, microSDHC, TV-Out, accelerometer, multi-touch, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA support	PowerVR SGX 540
Samsung Galaxy S II	1.2 or 1.5 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Samsung Exynos	16 or 32 GB	1 GB	Android 2.3 (upgradable to ICS 4.0.3)	TouchWiz 4.0	70.3 cc 125.3 × 66.1 × 8.49 mm	116 g	4.27" 480 × 800 Super AMOLED Plus	Soft QWERTY	8 MP 3264 × 2448 pixels, 1080p video @ 30frame/s (rear); 2 MP (front)	3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, multi-touch, magnetometer, GPS, aGPS, compass, microSD, FM radio, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, DLNA support, MHL, noise cancellation	ARM Mali-400MP or GeForce ULP
Samsung Galaxy S III	1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos	16, 32 or 64 GB + 32 GB micro SD	1 GB	Android 4.04	TouchWiz	131 × 64 × 8.6 mm	133 g	4.8" 720 × 1280 Super AMOLED 306 ppi	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF, 1080p HD video recording (rear); 1.9 MP (front)	3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, multi-touch, magnetometer, GPS, aGPS, compass, microSD, FM radio, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA support, MHL, noise cancellation, Ambient light
Samsung Galaxy W GT-I8150	1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T Scorpion	3.7 GB	512 MB	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	TouchWiz 4.0 ??	79.8 cc 115.5 × 59.8 × 11.55mm	114.7 g	3.7" 480 × 800 Super LCD	Soft QWERTY	5.0 MP AF with LED flash, macro, smile detection, panorama (rear); 0.31 MP (front)	Bluetooth 3.0, accelerometer, aGPS, microSDHC (>32GiB), FM radio, Compass,	Adreno 205
Samsung Infuse 4G	1.2 GHz Samsung Hummingbird	8 or 16 GB (NAND flash memory)	512 MB	Android 2.2	TouchWiz 3.0	84.3 cc 132 × 71 × 9 mm	139 g	4.5" 480 × 800 Super AMOLED Plus	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF with LED flash, smile detection, ISO control (rear), 1.3 MP (front)	Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, proximity & light sensors, Swype
Samsung Nexus S (aka Google Nexus S)	1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Samsung Hummingbird S5PC110	16 GB	512 MB	Android 2.3		84.3 cc 123.9 × 63 × 10.8 mm	129 g	4" 480 × 800 Super AMOLED	Soft QWERTY	5 MP 2560×1920 AF with LED flash, 720×480 video recording (rear); 0.3 MP 640×480(front)	3-axis gyroscope, multi-touch, aGPS, proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, NFC	PowerVR SGX 540
Samsung Omnia 7	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	1 GB	512 MB	Windows Phone 7		86.4 cc 122.4 × 64.2 × 11 mm	138.2 g	4" 480 × 800 Super AMOLED	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash and geotagging, 720p HD video recording	3-axis accelerometer, GPS, aGPS, multi-touch, Proximity and ambient light sensors, digital compass, FM Radio, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR	Adreno 200
Samsung SCH-M495 T*OMNIA	806 MHz Marvell PXA312	16 GB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		91.4 cc 115.2 × 58.1 × 13.65mm	131 g	3.3" 480 × 800	Soft QWERTY	5 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Samsung SGH-i900 Omnia	624 MHz Marvell PXA310	8, 16 GB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		79.7 cc 112 × 56.9 × 12.5mm	122 g	3.2" 400 × 240	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with dual LED flash, face and smile detection	GPS, aGPS, accelerometer, FM radio w/ RDS, microSDHC, ambient light sensor, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR stereo
Samsung SGH-i8000 Omnia II	800 MHz Samsung ARM11 S3C6410	16 GB	256 MB	Windows Mobile 6.5	TouchWiz 2.0	86.5 cc 118 × 59.6 × 12.3 mm	117 g	3.7" 480 × 800 AMOLED	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with dual LED flash, face and smile detection	GPS, aGPS, accelerometer, FM radio w/ RDS, microSDHC, digital compass, ambient light and proximity sensors, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR stereo, DLNA
Samsung SGH-i907 Epix	624 MHz Marvell PXA310	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		92 cc 116 × 61 × 13mm	125 g	2.5" 320 × 320	Full QWERTY	2 MP	aGPS, microSDHC
Sony Xperia S	1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8260 1.5 Ghz Dual Core	32 GB eMMC	1 GB	Android 2.3	Timescape UI, PlayStation Certified	86.8 cc 128 × 64 × 10.6 mm	144 g	4.3" HD 720 × 1280 TFT LCD (340 ppi)	Soft QWERTY	12.1 1080p FullHD video, f/2.4, Exmor R sensor, photo&video stabilizer; 1.3Mp front camera, 720p HD	accelerometer, multi-touch, proximity sensor, GPS, aGPS, compass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP, FM Radio w/ RDS, HDMI port, DLNA	Adreno 220
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc	1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	320 MB	512 MB	Android 2.3	Timescape UI	68.5 cc 125 × 63 × 8.7 mm	117 g	4.2" 480 × 854 LED-backlit LCD	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF with LED flash, image stabilization, geo-tagging, face and smile detection; 720p HD video recording with continuous autofocus	accelerometer, multi-touch, proximity sensor, GPS, aGPS, compass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP, FM Radio w/ RDS, HDMI port, DLNA	Adreno 205
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S	1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T Scorpion (Snapdragon)	1,024 MB	512 MB	Android 2.3.4	Timescape UI	68.5 cc 125 × 63 × 8.7 mm	117 g	4.2" 480 × 854 LED-backlit LCD	Soft QWERTY	8 MP AF with LED flash, image stabilization, geo-tagging, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama; 720p HD video recording with continuous autofocus, video stabilizer	accelerometer, multi-touch, proximity sensor, GPS, aGPS, compass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR w/ A2DP, FM Radio w/ RDS, HDMI port, DLNA	Adreno 205
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo	1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon	380 MB	512 MB	Android 2.3	Timescape UI	86 cc 116 × 57 × 13 mm	126 g	3.7" 480 × 854	Soft QWERTY	8 MP, 3264 × 2448 pixels, Exmor-R, face-detection, AF, LED flash, 720p HD video recording	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, HDMI-out, multi-touch, proximity and ambient light sensors, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP	Adreno 205
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play	1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Scorpion (Snapdragon)	400 MB	512 MB	Android 2.3.4	Timescape UI	118 cc 119 × 62 × 16 mm	175 g	4" 480 × 854 LED-backlit LCD	Soft QWERTY	5 MP AF with LED flash, image stabilization, geo-tagging, 720p HD video recording (rear); 0.3 MP VGA (front)	accelerometer, multi-touch, proximity sensor, GPS, aGPS, compass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1 w/ A2DP, FM Radio w/ RDS, DLNA, active noise cancellation	Adreno 205
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 (aka HTC Venus)	528 MHz ARM1136EJ-S	512 MB	384 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		99 cc	158 g	3" 800 × 480	Full slide-out QWERTY	3.15 MP AF	aGPS, microSDHC
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon	1.0 GB + 0-32 GB micro SD	384 MB	Android 2.1	Mediascape UI	97.5 cc 119 × 63 × 13 mm	135 g	4.0" 854 × 480	Soft QWERTY	8 MP, 3264 × 2448 pixels, AF, LED flash	HSDPA 10.2 Mbit/s, 3.5mm Jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g	Adreno 200
Toshiba Portégé G500	416 MHz Marvell PXA270	64 MB	64 MB	Windows Mobile 5.0		107.7 cc 96 × 49 × 22.9mm	135 g	320 × 240	slide-out	2 MP (rear); 0.3 MP (front)	miniSD
Toshiba Portégé G900	520 MHz Marvell PXA270	128 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.0		156 cc	196 g	3" 800 × 480	Full slide-out QWERTY	2 MP (rear); 0.3 MP (front)	miniSD
Toshiba Portégé G910	400 MHz Qualcomm MSM7200	256 MB	128 MB	Windows Mobile 6.0		148 cc	183 g	3" 800 × 480, 1.2" 96 × 39	Full QWERTY	2 MP (rear); 0.3 MP (front)	microSD
Toshiba TG01	1 GHz Qualcomm QSD2850 Snapdragon	512 MB	256 MB	Windows Mobile 6.1		84 cc	129 g	4.1" 800 × 480	Soft QWERTY	3.1 MP (rear); 0.3 MP (front)	aGPS, microSDHC	Adreno 200

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