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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Samsung Galaxy S III
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Nokia Lumia 820
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Samsung Galaxy S III 4G
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HTC Windows Phone 8X
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Samsung Galaxy Note
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Motorola RAZR HD
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Samsung Galaxy Note II
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Sony Xperia TX
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HTC One XL
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HTC One X
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus
If you can handle the large size of the Galaxy Note II, Samsung has produced arguably one of the best smartphones on the market. Outstandingly smooth performance, an improved S Pen and excellent battery life combine to make the Galaxy Note II one of the best Android phones we've ever used.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 16th Oct., 2012
- Ross Catanzariti
- Samsung
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- Price:
- From $ 481.00
- Pros:
- Outstanding performance
- Improved S Pen capabilities
- Excellent battery life (3G-only model)
- Cons:
- Not enough S Pen apps
- Some annoying TouchWIZ issues
Comments
Tony Riley
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I have a samsung note. Had it for 5 months and find it to be fantastic.