HTC DNA
Why it’s great: The DNA was the first phone to boast a 5-inch 1080p display – the same resolution used by most modern televisions. To power that crazy resolution, HTC had to pack in a beefy quad-core running at 1.5 GHz, so the phone is as fast as it is beautiful.
Given the specs, and the display size, you might think that DNA is a phablet. That’s not really the case. Though large, this device feels far smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Note both in-hand and in-pocket. HTC also hasn’t designed the phone for use with a stylus, so you won’t find any of the special functionality phablets enable.
Another extra worth note is Beats Audio with built-in amplifier. This is great for audiophiles. Most smartphones lack the grunt needed to properly drive sound through high-end headphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Why it’s great: This phablet proved that some users will happily buy a cross between a smartphone and tablet rather than two separate devices. The fact the Galaxy Note II has excellent hardware no doubt helped the case – inside you’ll find one of the strongest quad-core processors on the market, gobs of RAM, an SD card slot that can handle up to a 64GB card and a huge battery.And then there’s the stylus. Samsung has found some innovative ways to make it an essential device for texts, document editing and web navigation. There’s no other Android phone that can provide more value to consumers who productivity on-the-go.
Google Nexus 4
Why it’s great: The Nexus 4 is the not the first Google phone, but it is the first sold only under Google’s brand rather than piggy-backing on another (Samsung). Unlike most phones, which are sold on contract, the Nexus 4 is sold direct to consumers. Yet at a base price of $300, this phone is only a bit more expensive than devices sold with a contract.Though far from the only quad-core phone available, the Nexus 4 is available as a quad internationally, unlike some competitors (HTC’s One and Samsung’s S3 are dual-core in North America). The 4.7” display boasts 720p resolution and is powered by the same quad-core found in the HTC DNA. There’s plenty of RAM to go around, too.
Motorola Droid Razr M
Why it’s great: The Razr M isn’t a monster on paper. It “only” has a dual-core processor and one gigabyte of RAM, which means it’s much slower than a quad-core on paper and a bit slower in real-world use.
Yet the Razr M stands out because of what it lacks more than what it has. This is one of the few remaining flagship-quality Android phones to offer a 4.3-inch display. And, because of its almost paper-thin display bezels, the Razr M is actually similar in size to an iPhone 5. If you want a good Android smartphone, but don’t want to go big, this is your best option.
And since you’re receiving less, you pay for less. This phone is often available for $50-$100 on contract and is $549 off-contract. The other phones here range from $649 to $799 off-contract.
Originally posted by:Matt Smithv
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