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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Sony Xperia S are two of the very best mobile devices that make use of the excellent Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Previously we took a look at the design and display quality on both of these models. We concluded that both models offered superb styling but the Sony eclipsed its rival for screen technology. Now we see how the models compare in terms of processing power and camera quality.

There is very little to choose between these two devices in terms of processing power with both handsets incorporating impressive chipsets. The Sony Xperia S uses a powerful Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon processor which boasts dual cores and is clocked at 1.5Ghz. This chip helps the model to deliver excellent performance speeds and the dual cores are especially beneficial for multi tasking. An Adreno 220 graphics processing unit is also featured on this model to ensure the phone can handle the most demanding games titles that are available. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus also incorporates a dual core processor but one that is clocked at a lower speed of 1.2Ghz. This ARM Cortex A9 processor still manages to deliver super operation speeds and there is no noticeable difference between this model and the Xperia S in terms of performance. A PowerVR SGX540 graphics processing chip ensures that games titles and video playback is superb. The dual core chipsets on both of these models deliver excellent operation speeds and despite the slightly less powerful configuration on the Galaxy Nexus performance on both models is almost identical.

One area where the Sony Xperia S does impress us more than its rival is with its excellent photography features. Sony have always provided excellent cameras on their devices and this model in no exception. The Xperia S can capture photographs at a resolution of 12 mega pixels. Thanks to the excellent BSI sensor that is also used the image quality is superb. A secondary camera is also present on the model which can capture 1.3 mega pixel photographs. Some useful features are also present to help users in capturing the highest possible quality. An LED flash, smile detection and auto focus are all very useful while more unusual features such as a 3D Sweep Panoramic mode is a fun and innovative introduction. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus offers a still camera feature with a resolution of 5 mega pixels which is considerably lower than what the Xperia S boasts. The model does however still produce some high quality images thanks to a good quality sensor and some excellent features which include face detection and touch focus. Both handsets record video footage at 1080P resolution.

The Sony Xperia S and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are both powerful phones that offer excellent operation speeds. The Sony model does offer more in the way of photographic quality thanks to an extremely high resolution and a superb BSI sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a superb mobile device which has become a global success thanks to its excellent specification. One of the attractive features of this model is the large 4.3 inch display which makes the handset perfect for a variety of different uses. One area where the screen is particularly useful is for playing the huge selection of games that are available for this phone. One of the best new games available for this device is Pot Smash. We take a closer look at this addictive new application.

The whole idea behind the Pot Smash game for the Samsung Galaxy S2 is to smash lots of fragile items that range from teapots to plates. In Greek culture plate smashing has been a tradition for centuries but many of us cannot afford to destroy our valuable items on a regular basis despite the undeniable enjoyment that it can provide. Pot Smash gives us all the opportunity to destroy items without it costing a penny or requiring any cleaning up afterwards. The game features a number of different modes but one of the most enjoyable is the Zen mode. Here you just have to smash as many items as you can within a set amount of time. A succession of items scroll quickly across the screen and you simply have to tap them in order to smash them. These objects do scroll very quickly and it is nearly impossible to destroy every item, even though the game supports multi touch so skilled players can tap the screen in two places at the same time.

There are seven other game modes available on Pot Smash for the Samsung Galaxy S2, many of which require a more considered approach than the all out destruction found on the Zen mode. These modes include a Memory mode which requires users to memorize certain items and then smash them when they appear on screen. There is also a Word Search mode where the items each have a letter painted on them. Users are required to smash the items in the correct order to spell out the desired word. In terms of design the application is superb. The simple graphics look great on the Galaxy's excellent display while the Super AMOLED technology that is used helps to produce wonderfully vivid colors. Pot Smash is a very addictive title that helps to ease stress and takes up a very small amount of time thanks to most challenges only lasting sixty seconds.

Pot Smash is an impressive new game for the Samsung Galaxy S2. The large screen on the phone is perfect for displaying the scrolling items and the addictive game play will have users returning in a bid to beat their highest scores.

The HTC One X offers advanced camera technology with its built in 8 megapixel camera that uses the HTC Sense features and technology to provide the useful functions which work great every time. The handset and interface also provide many other impressive features.

This phone offers you a genuine digital camera on your mobile featuring impressive functions such as the smart flash which ensures the flash works to enhance light without impairing the overall picture and its quality. For example, you capture a photo of someone in a low-lit room and their face comes out bright white in the image. With this smart flash feature that will not happen as it senses the distance between the camera and an object automatically and then applies one of five different flash levels to it. So you can capture all of the photos you want in any setting and the flash will make sure that the image is perfect. In addition to this the camera also offers continuous shooting. This feature which is becoming more apparent on smartphones now and appears on all of this new One series of handsets including the HTC One S allows you to capture multiple shots when you hit the snap button. On tapping the onscreen instant shutter the phone camera takes under a second to be ready and snap the first shot, the dedicated Image Chip then processes the image so fast you can instantly take many more photos one after the other.

Along with the camera and its many capabilities the One X also offers a clear and vibrant display measuring 4.7 inches and offering 720 pixel High Definition with touch parameters. The 1.5 gigahertz quad-core processor meanwhile ensures that everything runs seamlessly on the phone through its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. This is the latest Android OS to be released and provides an entirely re-developed and thought-out user interface. Additionally, you can enjoy many other new features, as you can with HTC Sense 4, the most up to date cerise of the Sense experience. The handset also offers up to 32 gigabytes of internal storage memory and all of the entertainment features you can want, including the impressive Beats Audio sound enhancement for your music.

The HTC One X is a good looking and powerful smartphone which provides excellent hardware and software to bring you a phone which you can do just about anything with. Most importantly for many it offers a stunning main camera which allows you to create fantastic photos and HD video clips with ease.

Phones sporting quad-core processors have gotten everybody's attention these days. Two of these handsets have been officially lunched. These are the HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD. It's no doubt that these phones offers the unsurpassed performance compared to other phones in the market. However, what's the difference between the two. Let's find out.

Both phones offer one of the largest touch screens in the market. HTC's new flagship sports a 4.7 inch Super IPS LCD2 capacitive touch screen that has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. LG's new super phone also sports a 4.7 inch HD-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that offers the same resolution at 720 x 1280 pixels. Both sport a pixel density of 312 ppi. These large-screen displays are ideal for high-definition video playback, streaming videos in HD, browsing the web, and playing games.

Both phones offer the same high-speed internet connection. They both allow users to download at speeds of up to 21 mbps and upload at speeds of up to 5.76 mbps. They also allow users to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. Both phones allow users to access public hotspots, office wireless networks, or home wireless networks. This means that you do not have to rely only on your 3G network for access to the internet.

When it comes to on board storage, the HTC One X offers 32 GB of internal memory. The LG Optimus 4X HD only offers 16 GB of internal storage. However, HTC's new flagship does not support micro-SD cards since it comes packaged with an online storage service. LG's super phone does support up to 32 GB from a micro-SD card. Regardless of storage options, both phones will allow you to store apps, recorded videos, and captured images.

The two phones also come with top of the line built-in cameras. The HTC One X sports an 8 megapixel camera. The LG Optimus 4X HD also sports a similar camera with the same megapixel count. Both cameras can record videos in 1080p (full high-definition). The two phones also come with 1.3 megapixel front-facing secondary cameras that are ideal for taking self portraits and making video calls.

When it comes to gaming and multi-tasking, both handsets sport the most craved CPUs in the market. They both sport 1.5 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipsets with ULP GeForce graphics processing units. This means that these processors offer unsurpassed performance and hardcore gaming. The two super phones run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) right out of the box.

As you can see, there are little differences between the two. Both offer superior performance. Both offer superior graphics. So will it be the HTC One X or the LG Optimus 4X HD? The choice is yours.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is the biggest member of the Samsung Galaxy Family. This is also Samsung's first attempt in giving us a tablet and a phone rolled into one. Technically speaking, this handset is borderline tablet and it measures at 146.9 x 83 x 9.7mm and it weighs in at 178 grams only. For such a huge phone, this is quite lightweight and slim as well. It offers an amazing 8MP shutter with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels. You can also record videos in full HD and at 1080 pixels and at 24 to 30 frames per second. This handset features a front-facing 2MP camera too. Let us try to find out more about this amazing giant phone. Read on!

This handset boasts a whopping 5.3" HD Super AMOLED Touch Screen. You will be immersed like no other device can do. As mentioned earlier, it features a resolution of 1280 x 800. With this, you will experience breathtaking colors and see everything in razor sharp details. You will enjoy your favorite HD Movies and even your favorite HD TV shows. You can get all of these from the Media Hub HD of Samsung. When it comes to video play back, this handset is capable of delivering them to you in 1080 pixels and in High Definition too.

This handset is certified as Samsung Approved for Enterprise or SAFE. This supports SAFE's four pillars including: Mobile Device Management (MDM); Exchange ActiveSync for corporate email/calendar/contacts (EAS); on-device description encryption (ODE); and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). With its full support for Exchange ActiveSync, you will be able to manage and sync your work email and calendars. The phone VPN support will allow you to easily connect with your corporate resources when they are out and away from the office. You will also get a pre-loaded Polaris Office on this handset. With this, you can easily edit and view your Microsoft Office docs and Google docs even when you are on the go.

This handset ships with the amazing S Pen. This will give you new ways of capturing, creating, and even sharing. This phone and S-pen will allow you to write a personal note or draw things using your own handwriting. How is that possible? Well, the S-Pen is pressure sensitive. Therefore, it easily and automatically responds with various line thicknesses just like when you are using a real pen.

The Samsung Galaxy Note ships with Android Gingerbread OS. But soon enough, you will also get the latest Android Iteration (Ice Cream Sandwich) on this phone.

The Apple iPhone 4S allows you to send and receive messages and carry out phone calls using a number of different formats. This is achieved via both the standard formats as well as those provided by apps downloaded from the AppStore. In this article I will look at some of the communication apps available, so you can take advantage of the benefits they bring.

The FaceTime app makes its first appearance on the iPhone 4S, working alongside the handset's built in front facing camera. You can only use the app if the person you are speaking to has a device with FaceTime (iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2 etc) and a front facing camera. If they have, then you can carry out video calls over a Wi-Fi network, so you can not only hear them but also see them in real time. This app is especially useful if you are contacting someone oversees, as you can avoid the notoriously high call charges associated with calling foreign number on a telephone. Because it is free, this app comes highly recommended.

This is an app which allows you to send and receive SMS and MMS messages for free. Most iPhone 4S tariffs have an allowance of free messages included, but if you go over this allowance, an app like WhatsApp can be very useful. Because the app uses a 3G or Wi-Fi connection, messages incur no charges (although data charges may apply when using 3G in certain situations. To be sure, use Wi-Fi whenever possible). This app costs £0.69 from the AppStore and I think this is very good value as you can use it to send an unlimited number of text messages and media messages. You can only send messages using this app if your intended recipient also has WhatsApp installed on their phone. WhatsApp is also available for other operating systems like Android, so can also be used on phones like the Samsung Galaxy S2, for example.

As you can see, there are more options for communication on the iPhone 4S than the standard phone and message features. If you use apps like those outlined above wisely, you can significantly reduce your monthly phone bill. These kinds of apps are great for those who have lower allowances on their tariff or who use a Pay As You Go plan. There are many more such apps on the AppStore which allow you to communicate for free using an iPhone 4S; be sure to check out my other articles for details on some of these.

People were expecting a lot of new things from famous Mobile Giants during the Mobile World Congress 2012 held in Barcelona Spain. Yes, Samsung came out with their latest budget Android phone and even their latest Projector phone. Apple was quiet during the MWC. LG came out with their fastest and best handset to date, the Optimus 4X HD. But nobody expected the hardware specialist (Huawei) to deliver not just one super smartphone but two crazy fast handsets. I am talking about the crazy fast Huawei Ascend D Quad XL and the Huawei Ascend D Quad. Both are sporting the powerful Quad-Core K3V2 processor. The Ascend D Quad is sporting a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, while the Ascend D Quad XL is powered by a 1.5Ghz Quad-Core processor.

Now, another best feature of this handset is its 4.5" IPS + LCD capacitive touch screen. It comes with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 326 ppi. This may not be an AMOLED or Retina Display, but it sure can deliver what is expected from it. You will get rich colors and great viewing angles on this handset all the time.

This handset ships with an 8MP camera with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and dual LED flash. It also ships with a 1.3MP (at 720 pixels) front-facing camera. Video recording is at 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second (fps). You can shoot videos like a pro with this phone's camera. You will also enjoy making and taking video calls on this handset.

And the good things don't end there, as you can see this handset ships with the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich. If all of the famous Android handsets are now getting their much awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update, this handset is pre-installed with it. One of the best features of the new Android OS is its ability to unlock the handset without having to touch the phone's screen. This is not magic! This is the power of the Ice Cream Sandwich. Now, if you want to unlock your phone all you have to do is to simply look at the phone's camera and it will automatically recognize you from store photos.

With the phone's quad-core processor and powerful new Ice Cream Sandwich OS, you can make wonders on this crazy fast handset. As you can see, this handset is today's most fastest and powerful handset. Now you know something about it, all you have to do is to wait for arrival of the crazy fast Huawei Ascend D Quad XL.

The HTC One S makes it easy to add, access and manage your contacts through the intuitive HTC Sense 4.0 user interface. The handset also boasts an 8 megapixel camera, advanced touchscreen and also has a durable ceramic unibody design which makes it an appealing handset on many levels.

Thanks to the integration of all your contacts through Facebook, Twitter and Google, your contacts folder is automatically filled with your contacts from these sources. Even more impressive is its seemingly intelligent ability to recognise duplicates, which the handset will then suggest as matches. This will provide a shortcut which allows you to integrate all matched contacts at a tap of the screen and these will automatically be integrated into one contact. Additionally, a contact's Facebook profile picture, as well as their current status and latest 'Tweet' will be displayed on the phone whenever they call. If it is their birthday, this will also be displayed on their screen, so you have no excuses for not remembering their birthday!

The HTC One S sees the addition of enhanced Google Voice recognition which actually works remarkable well. This has applications in your contacts folder also, which when activated, simply requires you to say "Call" followed by the contact's name. This will then call them automatically so you do not need to scroll through your contacts folder which can be a godsend if you have a lot of contacts stored on your phone. However, if you choose to use the more traditional means and manually find a specific person's contact info, the HTC One S makes this easier than ever. You can assign group folders to which you can add contacts. For example you could set up a folder for family, colleagues, or even for people on your sports teams, or specific circles of friends. When scrolling through all your contacts, the responsive touchscreen of the HTC One S comes into its own. Because contacts are by default, stored in alphabetical order, you can scroll along the right hand edge of the screen and a large icon with the current letter will appear. This updates in real time so you can quickly find a contact based on the first letter of their contact details.

The 'Smart Dial' feature is also included with the HTC One S. This has a search bar which allows you to start typing a contact's name and this will then be updated in real time after every character you enter. This filters your contacts based on the characters you have entered, making it possible to find the contact you want within a couple of seconds.

The HTC One S is the perfect phone for those who like to stay organised, thanks largely to its attributes when it comes to contact management.

Huawei unleashed a couple of handsets during the Mobile World Congress 2012 (Barcelona, Spain). Two of Huawei's most powerful handsets are sporting powerful and fastest Quad-Core processors; they are the Huawei Ascend D Quad and the Huawei Ascend D Quad XL. Let us try to find out more about these two handsets and why they were able to impress a lot of people who attended the said event. Read on.

We all have witnessed what the powerful dual-core can do to a handset. We have seen and witnessed what the Samsung Galaxy S2 and LG Optimus 2X are capable of giving us. So what more if we are face to face with the new quad-core processor? I am sure that you will be able to forget all about the good things that your dual-core handsets were able to give you.

So what is so remarkable about these two new handsets by Huawei? Well, for one, as I've mentioned earlier they are both sporting K3V2 Quad-Core processors made by Huawei. The Ascend D Quad's processor clocks at 1.2Ghz while the Ascend D Quad XL's processor clocks at 1.5GHz. You can say that the latter is a bit faster than its sibling.

Aside from their powerful Quad-Core processors, both of these handsets sport a whopping 4.5" IPS+ LCD capacitive touch screens. They may not have an AMOLED screen, but they are sporting the latest display screen technology that you can compete with it.

You want to know more? I have more. Yes, these two handsets are running on the latest Android Iteration (Android 4.0 or the Ice Cream Sandwich). You no longer have to deal with older Android OS; with these handsets you will taste the power of an Ice Cream Sandwich. One of the best new features of the said Android OS is its FaceUnlock. This feature will allow you to unlock the handset without touching the phone's screen or pushing any buttons. Yes this phone will unlock itself as soon as it recognizes your face through the phone's camera, and via your stored images (phone files). What is more, the phone's overall performance will be enhanced by the said OS.

Another cool feature of these handsets is their 8MP shutters. Both are with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and dual-LED flash. They also have the same 1.3MP (720p) front-facing shutter. It can record videos at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second (fps).

If these handsets are really fast on their own right now, what more if their Quad-Core processors and their Ice Cream Sandwich OS joined forces? I am sure that you will have the best mobile experience ever.

These handsets were able to turn heads during the MWC 2012, and I am sure that you are also salivating over the juicy yet brief details that I gave you. Well, worry no more! The Huawei Ascend D Quad and Ascend D Quad XL are due to land second Quarter of this year to a store near you.

The majority of modern smartphones boast some superb camera features and one of the leading devices in this area is the Sony Xperia S. This excellent new phone includes a 12 million pixel primary camera that can capture very high quality images. A range of applications are available for consumers that enable them to add effects to their images to give them a much more professional appearance. One of the newest apps available for the Xperia S is After Focus, a new piece of software which offers some brilliant features.

Unlike may photo editing applications currently available After Focus does not boast any social networking features that enable you to upload images directly to certain sites. This software is a stand alone photo editing tool and it is perfect for preparing your images before you upload them to other services. After Focus enables users of the Sony Xperia S to take a photograph from within the application or choose to edit another image that has already been captured with the phone. One of the most attractive features that this application offers is the ability to make certain areas of you image appear blurred which helps make the segment of the image that is in focus stand out even more. Users can opt to achieve this effect by simply circling the area that needs to remain focused on the screen. Alternatively the manual mode allows the blur to be applied at various levels on specified areas of the shot. This effect produces some fantastic results and it looks superb on the Xperia S thanks to the large display and excellent image quality that is on offer.

The After Touch application for the Sony Xperia S also offers a wealth of other features in addition to the focus modes that we have discussed. A wide array of filters are available that help give your image a very different look. The usual filters are all available including Sepia which takes most of the colour out of the shot to leave a photograph with an attractive vintage effect. Once you have created an image that you are happy with the photo can be saved to your photo collection on the handset. Users can then choose to share the image by using the Android Share feature on the phone which easily enables the shot to be uploaded to sites such as Picassa and Facebook or sent in an e mail. This process does take slightly longer than alternative apps that have share features incorporated but it is a small price to pay for achieving such excellent final results.

After Focus is a powerful photo editing tool for the Sony Xperia S. Despite the lack of social networking integration the software still impresses thanks to a range of excellent options that help users to achieve some wonderful images.

The HTC One X is one of the very best mobile smartphones to launch this year. When we took a look at this device we found it really hard to fault the phone but there was one area that disappointed us slightly and that was the battery life offered by the model. HTC are not alone here, nearly every smartphone that we have looked at over the last two years lasted around a day from a full battery charge. We have spent some more time with the HTC One X and found some simple tips to help prolong the battery life of the device.

The HTC One X features a Nvidia Tegra 3 processor chip which has been optimised to deliver better power management and therefore a longer battery life. The problem with this however is that this has been counter acted by the inclusion of an incredible 4.7 inch display which shows a very bright image but places more strain on the battery. The quad core processor also enables the handset to take advantage of new games titles that are designed to use all four cores that the processor has to offer. So despite the improved power management new features place more demands on the battery and we seem to be no further forward. There are some ways of consumers considerably increasing the performance times that can be expected from battery without drastically altering the way in which they use the device.

The HTC One X features an auto brightness setting for the screen and this setting is activated when you set up the phone for the first time. The default setting for this is set to maximum so by reducing the level in the settings menu users will immediately see better battery performance. Another feature of the phone which places strain on the battery is the auto sync setting for e mails. This enables users to be automatically notified of incoming mail. In order to do this the phone needs to maintain a continuous data connection which will also help your battery life reduce rapidly. By turning this setting off you can help to improve battery life but many user may be reluctant to do this as they want to know when the receive a new e mail. A quick way around this is to use the auto sync widget on the home screen. This will update your inbox whenever you press it so you do not miss out on important mail and messages. In addition to these tips a new update is being rolled out by HTC that promises to improve power management of the device and therefore deliver longer life expectancy from the battery.

The HTC One X is a superb mobile phone that really does excel in most areas. By making one or two adjustments to the phones settings you can help the battery to last longer so that you can take full advantage of the great features that this model has to offer.

We all know that the evolution of mobile phones is simply unstoppable. There is simply no predicting what mobile giants are capable of doing and giving us. Just when we think that they are never going to get more converged (than what we have today) we then suddenly see a mobile phone with integrated projector. Yes, I am talking about the projector phone, the Samsung Galaxy Beam. But let me state the fact, this is not the very first mobile phone with integrated projector. This is actually Samsung's second attempt in giving all of us a projector phone. The first one is also named as Samsung Galaxy Beam. In this article, we will talk about both the old and new Samsung Galaxy Beam. Read on!

Let's talk about their displays. The old one comes in with a 3.7" Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen display with 16 Million colors. On the other hand, the new one comes in with a bigger 4.0" TFT Capacitive touch screen display with 16 Million colors as well. It's hard to say that the new one is a downgrade when it comes with a bigger screen display. On the other hand, the smaller screened Galaxy Beam features the famous Super AMOLED screen display. On a lighter note, both of these handsets are packed with 480 x 800 pixels for their resolutions. The old one boasts a 252 ppi for its pixel density, while the new one comes in with 233 ppi pixel density only.

Let us now move to their processors and OS. The old Galaxy Beam ships with Android Éclair while the new one ships with Android Gingerbread. So between the two handsets, the new one boasts a more recent Android OS. This may not be an Ice Cream Sandwich handset but its Gingerbread OS works perfectly. The older handset ships with 720 MHz processor while the newer one comes in with a powerful 1GHz dual-core processor. Now, you will notice how the newer version is packed with a powerful and faster processor. This is close to the dual-core processor of Samsung's current flagship the Galaxy S2 which clocks at 1.2GHz.

Let's talk about their cameras. The older handset features an 8MP camera and can record videos at 720 pixels (at 30 frames per second). The newer one features a 5MP camera and can record videos at 720 pixels (at 30 frames per second) as well. Now, the camera of the latest Beam is downgraded to 5MP from 8MP.

When it comes to size, you will notice that the latest Galaxy beam is bigger and yet slimmer than the older version. Its actual dimensions are 124 x 64.2 x 12.5mm and it weighs at 145.3 grams only. The older one's measurements are 123 x 59.8 x 14.9mm and weighs in at 156 grams. You will also notice that it is lighter than the older models. Regardless of their sizes and differences, these handsets are still unique for featuring an integrated projector.

We all know how flexible the Android OS is. It is capable of giving life and power to all kinds of phones in all categories (and even tablets too). We have seen its wonders on handsets like the famous Samsung Galaxy S2 and the giant Samsung Galaxy Note. We have also seen its wonders on the Samsung Galaxy Mini. Now, we will see how great it is with the latest Android handset by Samsung the Samsung Galaxy Pocket.

The Galaxy Pocket is hitting the market very soon and this is dubbed as a budget phone due to it being one of the most affordable Android Gingerbread Handsets of today. This may not be an Ice Cream Sandwich handset, but it can surely deliver a whole lot of sweet deals without slashing your pockets that hard. In this article, I will talk about the great offerings of this amazing and new budget phone. Read on!

This phone ships with a 2.8" TFT Touch screen. It comes in with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels with a pixel density of 143 ppi. It packs a 2MP front-facing camera with a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. The phone's video recording capability is via QVGA and at 15 frames per second (fps).

For such a tiny and affordable phone, it packs an 832 MHz processor. It ships with 3GB worth of internal memory and you can easily upgrade this up to 32GB via the phone's microSD card slot. Now, that's a lot of memory for such a tiny phone.

The phone's actual dimensions are at 103.7 x 57.5 x 12mm and it weighs at 97 grams only. You will see how pocket size it is and how light it is. If you are not a big fan of heavy and big-screened phones then this is a must have for you.

One of its best offering is the phone's Wi-Fi connectivity option. We are all used to budget phones without this feature. Now, Samsung have decided to allow budget phone users like us to experience Wi-Fi internet just like people with mid-level or high-end smartphones.

You will also enjoy Social Network Integration on this handset. If you are a big fan of your Facebook or Twitter account, then you no longer have to wait for you to sit down in front of your computer just to access these accounts. Your phone is now capable of updating you with the latest statuses and tweets of your friends and family.

As you can see, you get your money's worth and more on the latest Android handset by Samsung. You get what you need and what you want on the Samsung Galaxy Pocket.

Recently, HTC announced their One Trilogy handsets. They are the HTC One X, One S, and One V. The HTC One V may not have the powerful and speedy quad-core processor like its sibling the One X, but it boasts ground-breaking specs that are pushing the boundaries of lower mid-level smartphones of today.

This handset hosts powerful innards that push the expectations of smartphone users. The HTC One V is HTC's answer to onslaught of boundary blurring mid-range level of smartphones by famous Nokia and Samsung. It comes packed with 5MP shutter with 720 pixels HD Video Recording capabilities. This is also packed with Beat Audio, just like older HTC handsets.

Even if this handset is designed to fall in the shadows of high-end models and high priced handsets, the HTC One V packs an impressive and pocket blower features. It boasts a speedy and fluid user interface accompanied by strong software and hardware. All in all, this handset offers an all-round pleasant experience and is equipped with eye-candy packaging as well.

This handset is packed with 4GB worth of internal memory and you can also add more via DropBox and as much as 23 GB more free cloud storage for 2 years. You do not have to worry about setting the phone up; it is basically designed for easy and manageable set up.

Again, this handset is packed with a 5MP shutter and it uses 1GHz Qualcomm processor. You will also get the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich on this handset. There is also the phone's 3.7" display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

This handset sports a unibody design that is famous to HTC. It has a form factor and aesthetic design arced or curved chin. This is just like the famous HTC Legend. This is also a sleek and slim handset. This is the same size as the Apple iPhone 4S. With the phone's aluminum unibody build, this is by far one of the toughest and sturdiest handset to date. It offers zero distortion or flex when under high levels of pressure. The handset weighs in at 115 grams only. With it, this handset is guaranteed of free breakages and unwanted damages. This is also a handset that can beat the famous Samsung Galaxy brood with their plastic casings.

The HTC One V follows the trend and styles of modern handsets of today. Just like its HTC One siblings (One X and One S), this handset features few physical buttons. They are the sleep/power button and physical volume control rockers.

As you can see, the HTC One V is definitely pushing the boundaries of lower mid-level smartphones of today. With this phone, you get more without having to pay more.

If you are interested in smartphones, you may be aware of some of the new flagship devices which were recently revealed by several manufacturers at this year's MWC event in Barcelona. Among the two most impressive devices were the LG Optimus 4X HD and the Huawei Ascend D Quad. In this article I will compare a few key features of both of these phones so you can decide which one comes out on top.

With the wealth of content available from smartphones these days, such as HD movies, downloaded apps and graphic rich interfaces, the quality of a phone's screen has never been so important. Both of these phones really impress in this area and show just how much smartphone technology has advanced since the flagship releases at last year's MWC. The LG Optimus 4X HD the larger screen of the two, which instantly gives it appeal to those who like to watch movies or play games on their phone. It has an HD screen with a resolution of 720x 1280 which allows high definition to be displayed. The HD-IPS LCD screen provides great levels of brightness and colour rendering which also ensures it remains highly responsive to touch. The Huawei Ascend D Quad has an IPS+ LCD screen, which is very similar in terms of display quality, sharing the same resolution, although it is slightly smaller at 4.5 inches. As a result, the pixel density is actually higher as the pixels are packed into a smaller area.

Because smartphones are now more versatile than ever, there is a greater need for adequate storage within these devices. This is because users can instantly capture photos and HD movies, and download a wealth of different apps. These kinds of files are larger than the VGA quality videos and lower resolution photos which were previously the norm on smartphones. Luckily both the LG Optimus 4X HD and the Huawei Ascend D Quad have adequate storage for such files. The LG handset has 16GB built in to the handset, whereas the Huawei phone has 8GB. Both these levels of storage are great for getting started; however both phones come with expandable storage in the form of a microSD slot. This can accommodate a card of up to 32GB, providing a relatively inexpensive way to increase the storage.

Both handsets are among the very small number of smartphones which boast a quad-core processor. this buts both the Huawei Ascend D Quad and the LG Optimus 4X HD at the top of the market in terms of processing power. The LG handset has a slightly more powerful processor because of its 1.5 GHz clockspeed compared to the 1.2 GHz of the Ascend D Quad. This is only a trivial difference though, and you are unlikely to notice the difference between the two during use.

Alongside the features already mentioned, both phones offer similar 8 megapixel cameras with 1080p video capture, as well as the latest and most advanced Android 'Ice Cream Sandwich' operating system. Choosing between these phones is very difficult; as you can see, both share several traits. On paper I would say that the LG Optimus 4X HD comes out slightly ahead due to its higher storage capacity, slightly higher processing power and larger screen.

When it comes to smartphones, handsets such as the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S2 is basking in the limelight. These phones come with dual-core processors, the latest hardware, and the most up to date software. However, these are high-end phones. This means that they will cost you an arm and a leg. If all you are interested in is socializing, there is an affordable handset that you might be more interested in. This is Research In Motion's BlackBerry Curve 9360.

Compared to the high-end and flagship smartphones currently available in the market today, RIM's affordable handset does not even come close. It does not come with a dual-core processor or the most advanced hardware. In fact, it only comes with an 800 MHz single-core processor, a 5-megapixel camera, and a lot more specs that you may find unimpressive. Despite the phone not coming with the most advanced features, it is optimized for socializing.

Like all BlackBerry handsets this budget phone comes with the BBM pre-installed. This is the Canadian company's highly-popular mobile instant messaging service. This application will allow users to chat with their friends on the go. It works just like the instant messaging services used on your PC. Thanks to the phone's QWERTY keyboard conveniently found just blow the screen, you can start typing as soon as you receive a message.

The Curve 9360 will also give you instant access to the most popular social network in the planet Facebook. Here, you get to see you friend's updates. Furthermore, you will get to update your profile as well. Instant access to Facebook will allow you to always be in the loop with what your friends and loved ones are up to.

Even if you are not logged into an app, the phone can still get real-time social alerts. Other than real-time social alerts, the phone also comes with one-click social messaging. This will allow you to share things like photos, party dates, and lists. The phone will also allow you to merge all of your events into one calendar. This way, you are always in the know.

The phone also comes with NFC (Near Field Communication). Included in the smartphone's NFC features is inviting a friend to chat on BBM by simply tapping the phone against another NFC-enabled device. Tapping the phone against another NFC-enabled device will also allow you to share things like photos, contact details, and other files with friends.

As you can see, you do not have to spend an arm and a leg just to get a phone that will allow you to socialize. All you will ever need is the BlackBerry Curve 9360.

Some of the biggest smartphone manufacturers on the planet have recently unveiled brand new ranges and two of the most impressive that we have seen come from HTC and Sony. These line ups both feature flagship models and also more budget devices aimed at first time smartphone users. We take a look at the two mid range devices in each range, the HTC One S and the Sony Xperia P, and see what the handsets offer in terms of processing power and storage capacity.

Both of these two models incorporate chipsets that could have graced many flagship models 12 months ago. The HTC One S features a dual core processor that forms part of the new Snapdragon S4 Krait chipset. The processor itself is clocked at a very powerful 1.5Ghz and delivers excellent operation speeds to the user while the dual cores mean that the device handles multi tasking features with ease. Accompanying this processor is an Adreno 225 graphics processing unit which boast enough power to handle the most demanding games titles currently available. Considering that this is a mid range device we were very impressed with what the model offers in this area. We experienced no problems when testing the phone and we really did find it hard to differentiate between this model and the premium HTC One X in this department. The Sony Xperia P also boasts a dual core processor but one that is clocked at just 1Ghz. Despite the chip being considerably less powerful we found that its performance was still impressive. Sony have always included high quality single core chips on their older devices and it is evident that this quality extends to the new dual core processors that the company are using. A DB8500 graphics processing unit is also used on the phone which should prove more than adequate for any games that are downloaded although it does lack the performance that the Adreno chip used on the HTC device can deliver.

The HTC One S comes with 16GB of internal storage capacity. This should prove more than ample for the majority of phones users and should provide enough capacity for over 4000 audio tracks or up to 16 hours of video footage. Unfortunately the handset does not feature a micro SD card slot so there is now way of expanding this capacity but users can opt for one of the various cloud storage services available which provide additional storage. HTC have arranged a deal with cloud storage provider Dropbox and all users of this phone have access to 25GB of free storage. The Sony Xperia P offers exactly the same internal storage as the One S and also does not feature a micro SD card. Users of this phone can opt for an additional cloud storage service although Sony have yet to arrange a deal that allocates users of their devices free storage. Both models are almost identical in this department but the free Dropbox option gives the HTC model the edge.

The HTC One S and the Sony Xperia P are both exceptional mid range devices that actually compare very well with many premium handsets. Both phones include excellent dual core chipsets but the HTC offers a little more in terms of processing power. In terms of storage both units are evenly matched but users of the One S are provided with free cloud storage which is very appealing.

The Nokia Lumia 800 is one of two new Windows powered smartphones from the popular mobile phone manufacturer. Along with the Nokia Lumia 900, it brings a new appeal to the windows phone platform, which although not as popular an iOS or Android, it is gaining momentum thanks to new releases like these. In this article I will look at some of the key features of the Nokia Lumia 800 so you can decide if it is the right smartphone for you.

The handset measures up at 116.5x 61.2x 12.1mm, so it is about average in terms of its dimensions. It is also relatively lightweight at 142 grams. The front of the handset is dominated by a 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 480x 800. This is by no means the highest resolution out there; however it is high enough to allow decent display quality, meaning the handset is equally at home browsing websites as it is playing movies and photo slideshows. The screen is manufactured from Corning Gorilla Glass, which gives users peace of mind against dropping the phone, as it is unlikely to smash. Nokia's ClearBlack display technology is also included as with the Nokia N9 and Lumia 900, which is praised for its true, deep blacks which contributes to general display quality.

The Nokia Lumia 800 comes with a generous 16GB of internal storage as standard. Although there is no microSD slot, and therefore no expandable storage, the 16GB should be more than adequate for the majority of users as it will comfortably store an average sized music collection, along with files like photos and videos. Also, you can easily transfer your content to and from a computer thanks to the handset's USB connectivity.

When it comes to internet browsing, the Nokia Lumia 800 is well equipped for a great internet browsing experience. Data download speeds of up to 14.4 megabytes per second are available when using a 3G connection. This means that website contents will load quickly, and streamed data such as YouTube videos will load instantly with little buffering lag.

As a camera phone, the Nokia Lumia 800 is a decent offering. At 8 megapixels, the quality of the resulting still images is very pleasing, while the process of taking them is simple enough thanks to features like autofocus and dual-LED flash and there is also the added bonus of Carl Zeiss optics, leaving no doubts about the camera's build quality.

The Windows Phone Mango OD (version 7.5) provides an intuitive, easy to use and aesthetically pleasing user interface which provides a great alternative from iOS and Android operated devices. Working alongside this is a 1.4 GHz processor. this is by no means the most powerful processor out there, but Windows powered smartphones can currently only accommodate a single core processor, so it is certainly ample enough for any task you throw at it.

The Nokia Lumia 800 has plenty of impressive features as you can see, but as an added bonus it is also a very stylish handset. Available in Black, White, Magenta and Cyan versions, it is the perfect choice for those who also view their phone as a fashion statement.

The HTC One X provides authentic sound quality allowing you to enjoy audio such as your music, movie soundtracks and more on the device. It s large display and minimalist design meanwhile make it look as good as it functions, while an impressive camera finishes it off perfectly with HD video recording capabilities.

The handset includes the HTC Sense 4 user interface which is the updated version of an intuitive and straight forward system for navigating through your smartphone and doing what you want. It runs on top and as part of the Android 4.0 operating system, this is also the latest edition of the most popular mobile OS, and includes a fresher way of providing you with your applications and other functions on the phone. As the much similar HTC One S offers this handset is packed full of features and impressive hardware such as its 8 megapixel main camera which has an instant shutter and continuous shooting.

This means that for example, you hit the instant shutter tab onscreen once in camera and as you continue to tap it, the phone continues to capture photos and add them to your phone. This is all down to the dedicated image processing chip which is in addition to the 1.5 gigahertz quad core processor for the handset overall. You are also able to capture full 1080 pixel video on the phone and share it on a larger screen such as a compatible television through the media streaming DLNA connectivity present. It is also possible to capture a still photo while still in the process of video recording, all easily done through the simple onscreen controls.

The advanced sound quality of the One X meanwhile is through the Beats Audio (trademark) technology which enhances all the audio from the device producing stunning results for a mobile phone. It is also possible to get custom headsets to listen to your music on. The large 4.7 inch display meanwhile is included within a slim and curvy design and lets you immerse yourself within every application and widget on your phone. The weather widget for example displays the weather graphically, while many other apps and features can be added through Google Play (the new advanced Android Market).

With so many advanced features all within both a grand design and running on a fast and effective mobile platform, the HTC One X deals one of the most prominent handsets available. It includes impressive performance and features which make life easier and more enjoyable all round.

There were so many devices showcased during the Mobile World Congress 2012 held in Barcelona Spain. Of all the noise makers present on the said event, there were two names that caught the attention of many attendees. They are handsets made by the Taiwanese tech-giant HTC and Chinese tech-giant Huawei. They are the HTC One X (the HTC One flagship) and the Huawei Ascend D Quad XL (fastest Huawei handset to date).

Do you want to know why people are drawn to these two up and coming powerful smartphones? Do you also want to know why they are considered as a big threat to the famous handsets of today? Well, if you have answered a big YES to both of my questions then it is your lucky day. In this article, I will talk about the amazing and juicy details of these two new powerful handsets. Read on!

Let's start with their processing prowess. The HTC One X packs a powerful Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor which clocks at 1.5GHz. The Huawei Ascend D Quad XL on the other packs a Huawei made chipset called K3V2 Quad-Core processor that also clocks at the same speed rate as the One X (at 1.5GHz). The only difference is that the One X uses a proven and well-known chipset maker the Nvidia. But on the other hand, Huawei is known for their hardware production.

Let us now move on to their displays. The One X ships with a 4.7" SuperIPS LCD2 capacitive touch screen with 16 Million colors. It comes in with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of 312ppi. The phone's screen is also protected with the tough Corning Gorilla Glass. The Ascend D Quad XL on the other handset ships with a 4.5" IPS+ LCD capacitive touch screen with 16 Million colors. It comes in with a screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of 326ppi. If you compare the two handsets, you will notice that the HTC One X sports a bigger screen. It beats the Ascend D Quad XL at a mere.2" only. But then again, the pixel density of the Ascend D Quad XL is bigger than the One X.

Before this article ends, let me tell you about their cameras. We all love our mobile phones for their cameras. The good thing is, both of these handsets are sporting an 8MP shutter with the same resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels. They also have the same 1.3MP front-facing cameras with 720 pixels. Video recordings on these handsets are at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second (fps). They also ship with the same Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.0.

As you can see, the HTC One X and the Huawei Ascend D Quad XL are basically the same with only different outer appearance and minimal differences (specs wise). All I know is that both of these handsets are worth waiting for and both are worth our every single (hard-earned) penny.