Alcatel One Touch Ultra 995
Price: $255
Website: alcatelonetouch.com
Priced at just $225, the Alcatel One Touch
Ultra 995 offers good value for money, thanks to its strong usability and
surprisingly capable performance. Where it falls short, however, is its plain
design and lack of standout features. But considering the low price and
intuitive UI, it still makes a good choice for newcomers to the smartphone
market and anyone looking for an easy-to-use handset on a tight budget.
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OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread
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Screen 4.3-inch TFT
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Resolution 480 x 800 pixels
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Input Capacitive touchscreen
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Processor 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T
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Memory 512MB
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Storage 4GB, MicroSO
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Camera 5MP rear-facing, 0.3MP front-facing
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Flash Yes
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Video 720p HD
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Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi,
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Bluetooth 3.0
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Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time 360 hours
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Talktime 14 hours
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Size 128x68 x 10mm
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Weight 124g
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Verdict: a surprisingly powerful handset at a
good price, but it lacks killer features.
Apple iPhone 4
Price: $643.5
Website: apple.com
Apple signaled a key change in iPhone
development with the iPhone 4, adding a better processor which dramatically
improves performance for all kinds of apps. The new design is smarter than the
curves of the iPhone 3GS but it’s the awe-inspiring Retina display that has
rivals running to the drawing board. If you don’t need the extra features of
the iPhone 4S and want to enjoy a better price, this is the iPhone for you.
If
you don’t need the extra features of the iPhone 4S and want to enjoy a better
price, this is the iPhone for you.
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OS iOS 6
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Screen 3.5-inch TET
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Resolution 640 x 960 pixels
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Input Capacitive touchscreen
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Processor 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8
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Memory 51 2MB
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Storage 16/32GB
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Camera 5MP rear-facing, 0.3MP front-facing
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Flash Yes
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Video 720p HD
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Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1
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Ports 3.5mm audio jack, proprietary Apple
connector
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Standby time 300 hours
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Talk time 14 hours
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Size 115 x 59 x 9mm
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Weight 137g
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Verdict: a truly stunning smartphone. And now
available at a better price than ever.
Apple iPhone 4S
Price: $748.5
www.apple.com
What does the iPhone 4S offer above the
iPhone 4? An 8-Megapixel camera and improved images, alongside the Sin voice
assistant. The dual-core processor is so powerful it’s at the heart of the iPad
2. And there’s also the option to get a 64GB version, making it ideal for
anyone who has an iTunes library made up of high-quality lossless music files.
If you crave storage and camera quality, this is a great iPhone.
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OS iOS 6
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Screen 3.5-inch TET
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Resolution 640 x 960 pixels
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Input Capacitive touchscreen
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Processor 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9
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Memory 512MB
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Storage 16/32/64GB
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Camera 8MP rear-facing, 0.3MP front-facing
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Flash Yes
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Video 1080p HD
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Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports 3.5mm audio jack, proprietary Apple
connector
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Standby time 200 hours
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Talk time 14 hours
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Size 115x59x9mm
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Weight 140g
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Verdict: with its impressive upgrades, the
iphone 4s is well worth its premium price.
Apple iPhone 5
Price: $793.5
Website: www.apple.com
The iPhone 5 is more of an evolution than
the revolution we hoped for. It’s a stunning smartphone and by far the best
iPhone yet, but it just can’t quite match the quality offered by Samsung’s
Galaxy S III. With that said, though, the iPhone 5 only falls short because the
4S raised the bar so incredibly high, so this is still one of the very best
smartphones you can currently buy and a worthy addition to the Apple iPhone
range.
The
iPhone 5 is more of an evolution than the revolution we hoped for.
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OS iOS6
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Screen 4-inch LED-backlit IPSTFT
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Resolution 640 x 1136 pixels
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Input Capacitive touchscreen
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Processor 1 GHz dual-core
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Memory 1GB
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Storage 16/32/64GB
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Camera 8MP rear-facing, 1 .2MP front-facing
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Flash LED
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Video 1 080p HD at 3ofps
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Wireless 802.1 la/b/g/n
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Wi-FL Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Apple Lightning port
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Stand by time 225 hours
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Talk time 8 hours
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Size 124x59x8mm
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Weight 112g
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Verdict: the best iPhone yet but not quite the
revolution we had been hoping for.
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Price: $487.5
Website: uk.blackberry.com
BlackBerry creator, RIM, has fallen on
troubled times, with deflating shares and its next-generation BlackBerry 05 10
not set to appear until the end of the year. In the meantime it is pushing the
Bold 9790, a slimmer version of its successful QWERTY smartphone for business
professionals. If you demand a BlackBerry, this is the one to get, as its thin
frame, excellent keyboard and sharp screen all add to the package.
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OS BlackBerry OS 7
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Screen 2.45-inch TET
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Resolution 480 x 360 pixels
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Input Capacitive touchscreen, keyboard
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Processor 1GHz Marvel Tavor MG1
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Memory 768M B
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Storage 8GB, MicroSD
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Camera 5MP rear-facing
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Flash Yes
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Video 640 x 480 pixels
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Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1
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Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time 432 hours
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Talk time 5 hours
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Size llOx6Ox 11mm
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Weight 107g
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Verdict: the strong usability and sharp screen
are perfectly suited to business use.
BlackBerry Curve 9320
Price: $255
Website: uk.blackberry.com
Screen
2.44-inch TET
Targeted at busy social network users and music
lovers, the BlackBerry Curve 9320 is a good, affordable choice for younger
users looking for an easy way to stay connected on the move. Unfortunately, its
poor build quality and slow start time are painfully obvious and put a crimp in
this otherwise likeable device. So while it certainly has plenty to offer, it
is a little bit difficult to recommend to serious smartphone users.
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OS BlackBerry OS 7
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Screen 2.44-inch TET
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Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
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Input Keyboard, trackpad
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Processor 806MHz
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Memory 512MB
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Storage 512MB, MicroSD
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Camera 3.15MP rear-facing
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Flash Yes
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Video Yes
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Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1
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Ports 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time 432 hours
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Talk time 7 hours
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Size lO9x6Oxl3mm
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Weight 103g
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Verdict: easy-to-use and some good features, but
this is not blackberry’s best.
Doro Phone Easy 505
Price: $60
The PhoneEasy 505 is aimed at older phone
users and the its main feature is a smart emergency button. Hold it down for
several seconds and it will automatically send an SOS message to a list of
pre-determined contacts and call them until one answers. The large fonts and
simple menu screen are spoiled by a low screen resolution which renders the
text grainy. But for its target market, it does everything it sets out to do.
The
PhoneEasy 505 is aimed at older phone users and the its main feature is a smart
emergency button.
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OS Proprietary
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Screen 1.5-inch TFT
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Resolution 96 x 128 pixels
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Input Keypad
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Processor N/A
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Memory N/A
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Storage N/A
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Camera No
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Flash No
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Video N/A
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Wireless No
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Ports N/A
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Standby time 500 hours
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Talk time 8 hours
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Size 126x51 xl6mm
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Weight 95g
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Verdict: a great choice for elderly users,
packing all the basics and an SOS feature.
