Best iPhone 5 alternatives
- — 20 September, 2012 16:28
Are you sick of the Apple hype? Can't be bothered lining up for a phone? Simply don't want an iPhone 5 and looking for something different?
If you're not planning to buy an iPhone 5 but are in the market for a new smartphone, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of valid alternatives.
From smartphones that are available right now, like Samsung's Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note, the HTC One X and 4G-capable One XL, to the upcoming Nokia Lumia 920, HTC Windows Phone 8X and Samsung Galaxy Note II, there has never been a better time to dive into the smartphone market.
Here's the best alternatives to the Apple iPhone 5.
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The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is one of the most attractive smartphones we've reviewed this year. It offers excellent performance thanks to the slick Windows Phone OS and has a great display. However, the 8X is let down by a lack of expandable memory, some odd design ergonomics and the Windows Phone third-party app ecosystem.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 16th Nov., 2012
- Ross Catanzariti
- HTC
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 288.97
- Pros:
- Fresh and attractive design
- Excellent screen
- Slick and fast performance
- Cons:
- Limited internal memory & no card slot
- Poor ergonomics due to long shape
- Limited Windows Phone app ecosystem




Comments
Tony Riley
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I have a samsung note. Had it for 5 months and find it to be fantastic.