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The Apple iPhone 5c is, in Apple’s words, unapologetically plastic – it has a fun, vibrant feel to it that is backed up by the steel-reinforced case to give a very solid phone with impressive specifications. Released at the same time as the iPhone 5s and available in 2 memory sizes, 16 and 32GB, the iPhone 5c features a better, faster camera than the previous iPhone 5, the updated iOS7 operating system and ultra-fast WiFi. What are the main differences? The 5c doesn’t have Touch ID fingerprint recognition and the processor is A6 rather than A7 on the 5s – aside from that and a couple of differences in camera spec the phones are similar.
The iSight camera on the 5c is 8 megapixel with a long list of features, the new one being a 15% larger sensor to let in more light. There’s also an HD FaceTime camera with HD video recording and, like the main camera, a backside illumination sensor. Of course the apps available in the iTunes Store add to the phone immensely and many good ones come pre-installed or are free to download from the store, including Newsstand, Games Centre, Voice Memos and Passbook. The emphasis is on bright colours with the 5c – there is no black version, instead you have the choice of green, blue, yellow, pink and white – and there is a range of cases available too.
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 continues the phablet trend with a whopping 6.3 inch touchscreen display, which gives you the screen capacity of a tablet with smartphone functionality. The Mega 6.3 has Android 4.2 on board so you get all the usual Google …
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini is the trimmed down version of its namesake with many of the innovative features seen on the original S4 and a smaller screen at 4.3-inch. The touchscreen display is still high quality and fantastic when web browsing although it does not have Smart Scroll as seen on the S4. The Galaxy S4 Mini does include S Translate, Group Play and S Health as well as a powerful dual-core 1.7GHz processor.
The Galaxy S4 Mini is a 4G compatible handset so web browsing is superfast in 4G coverage areas and other connection options include 3.5G, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC and Infrared which can be used to control a compatible TV. The S4 Mini weighs in at just 107g so it’s quite a bit lighter than its bigger brother and essentials like social network integration, microSD card slot and a full complement of messaging options are all on board. There is an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash and geo-tagging as well as Sound & Shot which can add sound to photos and there is a secondary front facing camera for video calls.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the flagship model succeeding the Galaxy S3 and this latest phone is packing just as much innovation as the last model, with a few more features and improvements.
The screen has increased in size to 5 inches and includes the same Smart Stay technology that was on the S3 (which keeps the screen illuminated while you are looking at it) but the Galaxy S4 goes one step further with Eye Scroll, that will automatically scroll down a page when it detects your eyes have reached the bottom of the screen.
There is a quad-core processor on board which handles all the new features effortlessly – these include S Health, which will monitor things like calorie intake, exercise and blood pressure for you. The powerful processor handles with ease multitasking apps like S Voice Drive, which will act as a digital assistant when using GPS navigation, completing tasks like dialing contacts or creating messages for you.
The camera has also been stepped up on the latest Galaxy handset with a resolution of 13 megapixels, compared to 8 on the previous model. The camera includes autofocus, LED flash and geotagging standard features as well as dual-camera mode, that lets you capture images from both the rear view camera and front facing camera in the one shot and you can even capture sound with your images so you get even more of that special moment. 3.5G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth are on board as well as NFC and Wi-Fi Hotspot and standard essentials such as a multimedia player, expandable memory and social networking are all included too.
The Android 4.2.2 OS and Samsung UI work together fantastically well to give a slick user experience and Google Play is on hand for apps to download so the phone can be tailored to suit you. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is an impressive handset that is packing so much into its compact 7.99mm chassis that it is bound to satisfy even the most demanding user.
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The Z10 from BlackBerry is a great smartphone that suits both work and personal use. The BlackBerry 10 operating system and a dual-core processor are featured and the Z10 is ready for 4G on networks supporting this. The camera is simply superb with its 8-megapixel resolution and enhancing features that include image & video stabilisation, autofocus, 5x digital zoom and 1080p HD video recording.
All connectivity options are ready for use including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The preloaded apps are just the beginning of this phone’s highlights and these include BlackBerry Calendar, Docs to Go, Facebook, Twitter, BlackBerry Hub, Foursquare, Maps, YouTube, Adobe Reader and Camera Time Shift.
Our most popular Galaxy S3 deal is £26 a month on Orange and it comes with 4 months free by redemption, effectively costing £21.67 a month over the 24m contract. There are several tariffs available at this price offering up to 400 minutes a month or 750MB data.
The Samsung Galaxy S III (Galaxy S3) is the flagship device for Samsung. It was 2012′s most popular Android phone and our top-seller so far in January.
If you have been away from the phone and missed a call or incoming message then the Galaxy S III knows and will give you a nudge by vibrating. Voice activated commands are also present and you can even use these to take a picture on the impressive 8 megapixel camera that can take a burst of 8 images to allow you to choose the perfect shot every time.
At just 7.6mm thick and weighing 112g the iPhone 5 is 20% lighter than the 4S. The new 4 inch Retina display is longer, not wider, so now there’s a 5th row of icons on the homescreen. The iPhone 5 has the latest A6 quad-core chip delivering 2x faster performance compared to the A5 chip on previous models.
The camera on the iPhone 5 now has a hybrid IR filter, 5 elements lens, f/2.4 aperture and precision lens alignment. The 8 megapixel camera also has a panorama mode. You can take a slow sweep of the landscape and the iSight camera combines the images to create a stunning 28 megapixel panoramic photo. Video records at 1080p HD and includes face detection for up to 8 people. There’s also a front facing 720p camera for use with FaceTime.
iOS 6 has more than 200 new features, the Maps app is now Apples own and it includes fantastic 3D detailing, turn-by-turn navigation and Flyover allowing you to get a bird’s eye view of major cities and landmarks.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II continues the large screen and stylus pairing with a stunning 5.5 inch Super AMOLED display and a newly improved S Pen. The screen has a ratio of 16:9 and a 1280×720 resolution making this a superb phone for watching movies or web browsing. The 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM ensures no matter how data hungry the visuals are, the Galaxy Note II can handle tasks with ease.
The S Pen gives users a fantastic input method with a natural ergonomic design and a nifty eraser on the end so you simply switch the pen round to erase any mistakes. Additional features of the stylus include Air View that previews messages and videos by simply hovering the pen over them or Quick Command that is a simple gesture to open your favourite most used apps.
The 8 megapixel camera includes image stabilisation, touch focus and face and smile detection as well as HD video recording at 1080p. 4G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS are all on board as well as NFC and DLNA ensuring there is no end to the connection options. Multimedia is fantastic on this phone thanks to the stunning screen and the Android 4.1 OS delivers a number of pre-loaded apps as well as access to the Google Play Store.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II combines everything you need from the best of Android smartphones and places it on a big screen with a powerful processor making this the ultimate smartphone for those that love the latest and best features.
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If you prefer a free iPhone 5 then it will cost you £46 a month on O2 or £47 or Vodafone. Both of these tariffs comes with loads of minute and 1GB internet data.
At just 7.6mm thick and weighing 112g the iPhone 5 is 20% lighter than the 4S. The 4 inch Retina display is longer, not wider, there’s a 5th row of icons on the homescreen. The iPhone 5 has the latest A6 quad-core chip delivering 2x faster performance compared to the A5 chip on previous models.
The iPhone 5 supports 4G, available to Orange and T-Mobile customers by the end of the year and coming to other networks in 2013. Customers who buy the iPhone 5 now will be able to use 4G once their network supports it.