Jeffrey Van Camp - Cell Phone Reviews
Picking a new phone can be confusing and overwhelming and, if you're on a standard wireless plan, you're going to be doing it every two years or so. The answer to the question "What phone should I buy" depends on your carrier, the operating system you prefer, and the app and content ecosystem you're most tied into. Rather than ask you a bunch of crazy questions, we organize our reviews to address the big ones and break down the details that will matter. Don't understand why dual-core phones might be better quad-cores, what LTE is, or why Android phones all have such different interfaces? Don't worry about it; we get paid for this stuff. We'll explain it.
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Sony Xperia P Review
- Super bright WhiteMagic screen
- Compact size is a plus
- Button layout uncomfortable
LG Optimus 4X HD Review
- Fast quad-core Tegra 3 processor
- Physical buttons hard to reach
- No auto brightness
Samsung Focus 2 Review
- Vivid AMOLED screen
- Windows Phone 7.5 UI is easy to use
- Low-resolution screen
Samsung Galaxy Note Review
- Built-in stylus is a nice option
- Awkward to make calls on
- Difficult to use with one hand
Nokia Lumia 710 Review
- Extremely affordable with contract
- Screen attracts fingerprints
- Screen size small at 3.7 inches
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
- New Android Ice Cream Sandwich rocks
- Fast camera shutter speed
- Battery life isn’t great
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