Most popular smartphones: January 2012
The most popular smartphones on our site leading up to January 2012.
- — 07 February, 2012 10:39
PC World's most popular smartphones are a rank of the top 10 phones based on site traffic leading up to January 2012.
The first list of 2012 sees a shift in popularity: Samsung's Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note dominate the list, a stark contrast to previous months where the most popular smartphones were low priced budget handsets.
The Huawei duo of the Sonic and the IDEOS X3, along with the Samsung Galaxy Ace are the only three "budget" smartphones to feature in our January list. Interestingly, Nokia's N9 is the only non-Android phone to make the cut.
1. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is without a doubt the best Android phone on the market right now and the best Android phone that's ever been released. The camera could use a boost in quality, the low speaker volume is annoying ...
Review Date: 5th Dec., 2011
2. Samsung Galaxy Note Android phone
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 ...
Review Date: 8th Nov., 2011
3. Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc S
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc S is basically the XPERIA Arc with a faster processor, slightly upgraded software and an 'S' tagged onto the end of its name. It remains a good phone but its plagued by the same issues ...
Review Date: 29th Nov., 2011
4. Samsung Galaxy Ace Android phone
The Samsung Galaxy Ace offers a slick user experience and a comfortable design. However, it is comparatively overpriced compared to some of its rivals. We definitely recommend shopping around before choosing the Galaxy Ace as your next phone.
Review Date: 16th June, 2011
5. Motorola RAZR Android phone
If you can live with its large size and sometimes awkward feel, the Motorola RAZR is one of the best Android smartphones released this year. It combines a brilliant and vibrant screen in a unique frame, and tops off the ...
Review Date: 3rd Nov., 2011
6. Nokia N9 smartphone
The Nokia N9 is the best looking and slickest smartphone Nokia has ever built. It's a combination of superbly built hardware and slick, easy to use, elegant software. However, it's priced too high to compete with iOS and Android alternatives ...
Review Date: 17th Oct., 2011
7. Huawei IDEOS X3 Android phone
The Huawei IDEOS X3 naturally makes plenty of compromises to deliver on its $99 price. The screen feels sticky to swipe and isn't always smooth, the glossy coating makes it reflective under light and the keyboard is tiny. Despite these ...
Review Date: 16th Nov., 2011
8. HTC Sensation XE Android phone
The HTC Sensation XE is by no means a bad Android phone, but none of its features blew us away. We love the red and black design and the urBeats headphones are a nice inclusion, but average battery life and ...
Review Date: 15th Nov., 2011
9. HTC Velocity 4G Android phone
The HTC Velocity 4G is definitely the fastest phone on the Australian market, even when you're outside of a 4G coverage zone. However, we don't feel the speed increase is significant enough to warrant choosing it over some of its ...
Review Date: 30th Jan., 2012
10. Huawei Sonic Android phone
The Huawei Sonic provides a reasonable features list for quite a low price. As long as you can live with its limitations, such as the lack of Flash and a poor camera, it's very hard to beat for value.
Review Date: 1st Aug., 2011
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