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Mobile Phones Buying Guide – April 2013 (Part 3) : HTC One X+, HTC Windows 8X, Huawei Ascend Pi

4/24/2013 9:09:20 AM

HTC One V

Price: $345

Website: htc.com

HTC One V

HTC One V

The HTC One V is a smaller alternative to the growing range of devices running Android 4.0, but the single-core processor is starting to show its age and can slow down under the weight and power of the latest Android OS. For example, the camera is first class but can slow down when you try and take more than a few shots in quick succession. The upside is that the battery can keep you going for a couple of days.

Specifications

·         OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

·         Screen 3.7-inch S-LCD

·         Resolution 480 x 800 pixels

·         Input Capacitive touchscreen

·         Processor 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255

·         Memory 51 2MB

·         Storage 4GB, MicroSD

·         Camera 5MP rear-facing

·         Flash Yes

·         Video 720p HD

·         Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0

·         Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0

·         Standby time TBC

·         Talk time TBC

·         Size l2Ox6Ox9mm

·         Weight 115g

HTC One X+

Price: $711

Website: htc.com

HTC One X+

HTC One X+

The One X+ is a strange beast, a minor update on the already excellent HTC One X. The processor gets boosted to a Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.7GHz, and it gets a newer version of Android, but that’s about it. The jump over its predecessor probably doesn’t justify the price hike.

Specifications

·         OS Android 4.1 Jellybean

·         Screen 4.7-inch S-LCD 2

·         Resolution 720x1280

·         Processor Quad-core 1.7GHz Nvidia Tegra 3

·         GPU ULP GeForce

·         RAM 1GB

·         Storage 64GB not expandable

·         Camera Back 8.OMP, LED flash; Front 1.6MP

·         Video 1920x1080

·         Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and Glonass

·         Ports Micro USB, HDMI via MHL adaptor

·         Audio 3.5mm audio

·         Battery 2,100mAh

·         Dimensions 134.4 x 69.9 x 8.9mm

·         Verdict: it feels like a placeholder while we wait for the next generation of devices.

HTC Rhyme

Price: $375

Website: htc.com

HTC knows how to do smartphones as boys-toys, but rarely does it try the same for women.

HTC knows how to do smartphones as boys-toys, but rarely does it try the same for women.

HTC knows how to do smartphones as boys-toys, but rarely does it try the same for women. Before you opt for the Rhyme, ask yourself these questions. Do you need more power? Then go for the HTC Sensation. More style? The HTC Desire S is for you. Less money? Try the HTC Wildfire S. Nevertheless, the HTC Rhyme’s bright colors, decent specification and unique features make it well worth a look.

Specifications

·         OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread

·         Screen 3.7-inch S-LCD

·         Resolution 480 x 800 pixels

·         Input Capacitive touchscreen

·         Processor 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255

·         Memory 768MB

·         Storage 4GB, MicroSD

·         Camera 5MP rear-facing, 0.3MP front-facing

·         Flash Yes

·         Video 720p HD

·         Wireless 802.11 bIg/n

·         Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0

·         Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0

·         Standby time 340 hours

·         Talk time 10 hours

·         Size 119 x 61 x 11mm

·         Weight 130g

·         Verdict: an eye-catching android phone that has plenty to offer for all requirements.

HTC Sensation XL

Price: $525

Website: htc.com

HTC Sensation XL

HTC Sensation XL

It’s big, beautiful and the HTC Sensation XL sounds as good as it looks, thanks to the Beats Audio enhancements. This is an undeniably cool phone but there are some disappointments, however. Not least the absence of a memory card slot, which means that when you’ve filled the 16GB of storage with video and audio, you can’t add more. And the processor, while not awful, sometimes feels slower than we’d like.

Specifications

·         OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread

·         Screen 4.7-inch S-LCD

·         Resolution 480 x 800 pixels

·         Input Capacitive touchscreen

·         Processor 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8255

·         Memory 768M B

·         Storage 16GB

·         Camera 8MP rear-facing, 1.3MP front-facing

·         Flash Yes

·         Video 720p HD

·         Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0

·         Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0

·         Standby time 460 hours

·         Talk time 11 hours

·         Size 133x71 xl0mm

·         Weight 163g

·         Verdict: if you don’t mind the size of the handset, it’s a very appealing music phone.

HTC Windows 8X

Price: $599

Website: htc .com

Screen 4.3-inch S-LCD2 capacitive touchscreen

Screen 4.3-inch S-LCD2 capacitive touchscreen

HTC ‘s first ever Windows Phone 8 device is an excellent device hardware wise - most of the concerns it shares with Nokia’s range of WP8 phones - are there the apps, the media and other add-ons to compete with Google and Apple?

Specifications

·         OS Windows Phone 8

·         Screen 4.3-inch S-LCD2 capacitive touchscreen

·         Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels

·         CPU Qualcomm

·         Snapdragon S4 dual core

·         GPU Adreno 225

·         Memory 1GB

·         Storage 16GB

·         Camera 8 MP

·         Video 1920x1080 at 30fps

·         Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Bluetooth 3.1

·         Cellular 2G, 3G, HSPA+

·         Ports Micro sim, 3.5mm audio jack, Micro-USB 2.0

·         Dimensions 132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm

·         Weight 130g

·         Verdict: excellent integration of wp8, and an eye catcher. Something different.

Huawei Ascend G300

Price: $150

Huawei Ascend G300

Huawei Ascend G300

It seems that all the best smartphones are only available on contract at first. So the Huawei Ascend G300 turns convention on its head with specifications to rival the top smartphones of a year ago, while costing just $150. Huawei teamed up with Vodafone to launch this great Android 2.3 device with a 1GHz processor and 4-inch screen, for a price that would have been impossible not so long ago. An amazing budget handset

Specifications

·         OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread

·         Screen 4-inch LCD

·         Resolution 480 x 800 pixels

·         Input Capacitive touchscreen

·         Processor 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5

·         Memory 512MB

·         Storage 4GB, MicroSD

·         Camera 5MP rear-facing

·         Flash Yes

·         Video Yes

·         Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1

·         Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0

·         Standby time 350 hours

·         Talk time 5 hours

·         Size 123x63x11mm

·         Weight 140g

·         Verdict: a great phone that represents a new high point for entry-level handsets.

Huawei Ascend Pi

Price: $525

With the Ascend Pi, Huawei has taken a confident step in the right direction and proved you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good smartphone.

With the Ascend Pi, Huawei has taken a confident step in the right direction and proved you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good smartphone.

With the Ascend Pi, Huawei has taken a confident step in the right direction and proved you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good smartphone. Its strong usability capable performance, responsive screen and excellent specification provide great value for money and we found a lot to like during our time with it. The poor camera quality really lets the device down, though, so consider your needs before buying.

Specifications

·         OS Android 4.0 ICS

·         Screen 4.3-inch S-AMOLED

·         Resolution 540 x 960 pixels

·         In put Capacitive touchscreen

·         Processor 150Hz dual-core

·         Memory 1GB

·         Storage 4GB internal, MicroSD up to 32GB

·         Camera 8MP rear-facing, 1.3MP front-facing

·         Flash Dual LED

·         Video 1 080p HD at 30fps

·         Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0

·         Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0

·         Standby time 336 hours

·         Talk time 6 hours

·         Size 130x65x9mm

·         Weight 110g

·         Verdict: a decent smartphone with good features, but the poor cameras let it down.

Huawei Honour

Price: $285

Huawei Honour

Huawei Honour

Adding to Huawei’s recent range of high- quality, affordable Android handsets, the Honor is a great choice for anyone in the market for their first, or even second, smartphone. Effortlessly blending powerful performance, great usability and ample features at a competitive price, there’s loads to like. All in all, the Honor is easy to recommend to anyone looking for a great Android phone at an affordable price.

Specifications

·         OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread

·         Screen 4.0-inch TE

·         Resolution 480 x 854 pixels

·         In put Capacitive touchscreen

·         Processor 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T

·         Memory 51 2MB

·         Storage 1GB, MicroSD

·         Camera 8MP rear-facing, 0.3MP front-facing

·         Flash Yes

·         Video 72Op HO

·         Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1

·         Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0

·         Standby time 380 hours

·         Talk time 6 hours

·         Size 122 x 61 x 11mm

·         Weight 140g

·         Verdict: packing usability, features and performance, the honor is a hit for huawei.

 

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