Top 10 Best Smartphones in 2012
Mobile phones have come a long way in a short space of time and are have now offer everything we would expect from a computer with the added bonus of being able to make phone calls and send texts. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, you won’t have to look far to find something that gives you power and performance. The following list of the top 10 best smartphones in 2012. It is from this list that you should choose your new phone!
10) Huawei Ascend G300
Huawei are one of the biggest phone manufacturers in China and are beginning to make a name for themselves in the western markets. The Ascend G300 provides everything you would expect from a mid-range phone at a price that is cheaper than many budget handsets – just £100! The design is great and the 480 x 800 pixel 4.0 inch screen, giving a pixel density of 233ppi is as good as you will find on a phone of this price. A 1GHz Cortex-A9 processor does an admirable job and is backed up by 512MB RAM and 4GB storage.
9) Samsung Galaxy S2
The Galaxy S2 is far from Samsung’s newest phone, but is still one of the best on the market. The predecessor to the Galaxy S3 packs a brilliant 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM and a wonderful 8-MP camera with 1080p video recording. The 4.3 inch screen offers 217ppi and is displays sharp and bright colours. Android 2.3 Gingerbread is skimmed over nicely by Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI.
8) Nokia Lumia 900
Windows Phone devices have yet to really take off in the smartphone market, but the Nokia Lumia 900 demonstrates just how good this OS can be. The Windows 7.5 Mango OS runs superbly on the 1.4GHz Scorpion processor and the phone packs in a great range of features including: 8-MP 720p camera, 16GB of storage and a Nokia ClearBlack display 4.3 inch 480 x 800p 217ppi screen.
7) HTC One S
The middle phone of the HTC One series is an excellent handset in its own right and one of the first to enter the market running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The 540 x 900p, 4.3 inch 256ppi Super-AMOLED display is pin sharp and watching videos and playing games is a joy. Multitasking is made simple thanks to a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM and there is 16GB internal storage for holding or your music and videos. The One S also comes with the same 8MP 1080p camera as the flagship HTC One X.
6) Sony Xperia S
The Sony Xperia S is the flagship handset of the latest Xperia range and has one of the most impressive displays ever seen on a smartphone – 4.3 inch 720 x 1280p 342ppi. A very capable 1.5GHz dual-core processor is included as well as 1GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Another outstanding feature of the phone is the massive 12-MP camera offering stunning stills and crystal clear video images. The Sony Xperia S is soon due an upgrade from the current Gingerbread OS to Android 4.0 ICS.
5) Apple iPhone 4S
Despite being a 2011 smartphone, the iPhone 4S shows that 2012 is not all about Android and remains one of the best phones on the market. The 4S is a premium quality phone and still has arguably the best chassis on the market. The 3.5 inch screen has a pixel density of 330ppi and benefits from the stunning Retina Display. Apple iOS 5.1 is still the outstanding OS in smartphones and runs super smoothly thanks to a dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9 processor and 512MB RAM. As always, there are 16, 32 and 64GB storage options.
4) Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The Galaxy Nexus with its 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display, offering 1280 x 720p, 5-MP LED flash camera and 1.2GHz dual-core processor is one of the best Android 4.0 ICS smartphones that you will find. As you expect from Samsung, the build of the Nexus is high-quality and stylish and the phone measures just 8.94mm in thickness. Memory comes in at 1GB RAM and a choice of 16 or 32GB internal storage.
3) Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX
The DROID RAZR MAXX is clear proof that Motorola still know what they are doing when it comes to producing top class smartphones. It is running ICS and is powered by a 1.2GHz processor and 1GB RAM. The 4.3 inch 256ppi Super AMOLED screen is vibrant and has excellent brightness and viewing angles. There is also a top-class 8-MP rear-facing camera and 1.3-MP front-facing camera for video calling.
2) HTC One X
The One X is one of the best smartphones ever made and comes packing a mammoth Super IPS LCD2 4.7 inch 720 x 1280p screen, giving 312ppi. Under the hood is a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, all working to make Android ICS and HTC Sense 4.0 as smooth as butter. Other notable features include a feature-heavy 8-MP camera and Beats Audio Technology.
1) Samsung Galaxy S3
The Galaxy S3 is the crown jewel in Samsung’s smartphone range and the best handset on the market. At just 8.6mm thick and sporting a Super AMOLED 4.8 306ppi screen, the Samsung is truly stunning and also has the substance to match its style. There is an 8-MP 1080p rear-facing camera, 2-MP front-facing camera, an Exynos 4212 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 32 and 64GB storage options and a micro SD card slot. Android 4.0 ICS runs like a dream and is nicely skimmed over by the TouchWiz UI. A truly magnificent phone.
