The Top Android Phones from Five Major Carriers
Buying an Android phone is certainly not the one of the easiest decision to make with so many being released seemingly every month. If you are looking to purchase the top Android phones on the market, a lot of the major cell phone service providers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Virgin Wireless now offer a wide selection of Android phones to choose from. The cost to own one can vary from cheap to quite steeply priced, with some that are even being offered free if you're willing to sign a 2-year service contract with the provider .
These major mobile manufacturers also seem to release new Android phones on a regular basis. Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC, Motorola, LG and other large mobile companies apparently love the Android OS because they keep improving the standard and introduce new models to the market. With that how do you decide when looking for the top Android phone in the market? Time has to be invested in research. This involves watching online video reviews, reading reviews, comparing specs and features among other things. We know this can be very time consuming therefore, we'll provide you with a brief overview of some of the top Android phones from the five major carriers. • The HTC 1S by T-Mobile HTC's latest flagship for 2012 is the One line, and sitting at the top of T-Mobile spring line-up is the 1S. It is designed with an anodized aluminum unibody that is amazingly thin and a super fast Snapdragon dual core 1 .5Hz CPU based on the new 28nm process. Its very colorful and vibrant 4.3" gHD Super AMOLED display and an 8 megapixel camera that can take photos while also shooting 1080p video. It also features 42Mbps HSPA+ on T-Mobile's network, Wi-Fi Calling and 16 gigs of storage.
• The Motorola Photon 4G by Sprint The Motorola Photon 4G is a top-of-the-line smartphone with dual-core processor, large gHD display and WiMax. It is Sprint's first global phone with WiMax and is considered one of their best Android phones. Included in the package is the WebTop functionality feature, something that Motorola first introduced on the Atrix 4G. The Photon 4G also carries a eight megapixel auto-focus camera that takes beautiful pictures. Any picture lover will truly appreciate the color balance and exposure which are generally accurate.
• The Galaxy S3 by Samsung The Samsung Galaxy S3 has been receiving nothing but great reviews for its innovative and great features. The unit has a 4.8 -inch HDSuper AMOLED display that offers viewing experience second to none. It has an Exynos 4 and quad-core processor that provides power and multitasking capabilities with interface that is built around Samsung's TouchWiz UI. For persons looking for a lightweight Android phone, the Samsung S3 is definitely a must have. The fact that it is so simple to use is one of the main reasons it is such a pleasure to use.
• LG Viper 4G LTE by Sprint Even though the LG Viper is packed full of high quality specs, it is one the most affordable in its line. It is Sprint's first ever handset capable of LTE. The dual-core processor has good speed and the 5-megapixel camera takes really lovely photos. According to Sprint, the Viper's body is 50 percent recycled plastic and has earned a "platinum" rating by UL Environment for its sustainable build and packaging. In general, Eco-friendly phones aren't normally the most stylish models, but the Viper is an exception.
• Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini For those persons with an eye for a small inexpensive smartphone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is definitely the one to buy. It goes without saying, the Ericsson Xperia Mini is small in size, however, its 1GHZ processor is nothing but. The Xperia Mini runs the Android 2.3 OS, enhanced significantly by the company's user interface, which adds lots of style and extra functionality to Google's on-fire mobile OS.
So, there you have it, the top Android phones currently offered on the market. Indeed, there is no lack of choices when it comes to Android phones. This is probably the greatest advantage of Android over Apple products – the ability to provide a huge selection of phones and features . |
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