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 Samsung Galaxy Note is an interesting device that’s been designed as an all-in-one smartphone and tablet. Whether it holds any appeal will depend on you getting your head (and hands) around its mammoth size. If you’re comfortable with the design of the Galaxy Note, you’re left with a phone that has a brilliant display, excellent performance and slick software.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 8th Nov., 2011
- Ross Catanzariti
- Samsung
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 419.00
- Pros:
- Excellent 5.3in Super AMOLED screen
- S-Pen is unique and works reasonably well
- Great battery life and excellent performance
- Cons:
- Uncomfortably large
- Feels awkward when making phone calls
- Button on S-Pen is poorly designed




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