The Big Phones Jan 2013

HTC 'Butterfly':

Taiwan's HTC has unveiled Butterfly smartphone boasting a higher resolution display than Apple's iPhone 5. The new 'Butterfly' has a 5-inch screen with a pixel density of 440 ppi (pixels per inch) and full 1080P HD resolution, while iPhone 5 has 4-inch screen at 326 ppi at a lower resolution.

HTC 'Butterfly':

HTC Butterfly is slimmer, curvier, and more comfortable than any other phone of its kind. Power and performance of the phone is faster with its latest generation 1.5 GHz Quad-Core S4 processor and 2 GB RAM. It has a total storage of 16GB and supports up to 32GB additional storage.

HTC 'Butterfly':

The new 'Butterfly' has exclusive built-in amplifier for Beats Audio™ with which you can listen to high-definition music.

HTC 'Butterfly':

The phone comes with 8 megapixel camera with auto focus, LED flash, and BSI sensor.

Apple iPhone 5

The much awaited iPhone 5 has finally hit stores in India. Apple India partner announced that the iPhone 5 will sell at Rs 45500 (16 GB), Rs 52500 (32 GB) and Rs 59500 (64 GB).

Apple iPhone 5

It has a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology—all while delivering even better battery life. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features. With up to twice the CPU and graphics performance, almost everything you do on iPhone 5 is blazing fast for launching apps, loading web pages and downloading email attachments. iPhone 5 features dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi support for a wireless experience up to 150 Mbps, which is currently far from what is available in India.

Apple iPhone 5

iPhone 5 is the thinnest smartphone in the world, with an all-new 7.6 mm anodized aluminum body that is 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than iPhone 4S. By making the screen taller, not wider, iPhone 5 is just as easy to use with one hand so you can tap, type and scroll the same way you always have, while enjoying even more of your content.

Apple iPhone 5

Designed with an unprecedented level of precision, iPhone 5 combines an anodized aluminum body with diamond cut chamfered edges and glass inlays for a truly incredible fit and finish.

LG Nexus 4

Google's latest smartphone developed by LG comes as LG Nexus 4. It has a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 1.5 GHz processor and 2GB RAM. Nexus 4 runs android 4.2 Jelly Bean and boasts of wireless charging. Its display is 4.7-inch (320 ppi) and has Corning Guerilla Glass.

LG Nexus 4
The main camera is 8MP, front facing camera is 1.3MP. Touch focus, geo-tagging and face detection offers a great photo experience. Photo Sphere allows 360 degree panoramic view capture of shots in every direction. Photo Sphere can be added to Google Maps for the world to see.

LG Nexus 4
Android 4.2 allows Gesture Typing (glide the finger over the letters you want to type). This Swype keyboard is in addition to the stock Android keyboard. Android 4.2 has support for wireless displays, so you can wirelessly watch movies and videos, and can play games on HDTVs. Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery offers 15 hours talktime and 390 hours stand-by. 8GB and 16GB versions are priced around Rs. 26,000 and Rs. 30,000.

Nokia Lumia 920 : Epitome of Windows 8 Phones

Nokia, the onetime market leader in mobile handsets is staging a strong comeback spearheaded by the Lumia series smartphones running on Windows OS. Lumia 920 is pioneer in many features like PureMotion HD display. Wireless charging, optical image stabilization etc. are some other exclusives.

Nokia Lumia 920

IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 responds so excellently to touch that the company boasts you can operate it even with your gloves on. It delivers 768 x 1280 pixels on 4.5 inches screen. Driven by Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM it is good at speed and multitasking. 32 GB storage is inbuilt; but there is no expansion slot for microSD cards.

Nokia Lumia 920

Camera does excellent service: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED flash, PureView technology, geo-tagging and touch focus. Frontfacing cam of 1.3 MP Dolby Headphone gives great audio experience, the company claims. though there are discordant feedback from initial users.

Nokia Lumia 920

With dimensions of 130.3 x 70.8 x 10.7 mm and weighing 185 grams it may not be too tamed for the palm and pocket. It comes for a price around Rs. 36,000.

Samsung Galaxy Note II at Rs 39,990

Priced at Rs Rs 39,990 in India, the new version of the Note features a thinner and slightly bigger 5.5-inch screen, quad-core processor, Android Jellybean OS, and improved stylus function. The device is equipped with a new 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM that helps run multiple applications faster than the dual-core processor of the previous version. It comes with 16 GB of onboard file storage and supports up to 64GB of additional memory. 720 x 1280 pixels, 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED touchscreen with 16:9 aspect ratio allows users to split the screen in half to view two programmes at once.

Samsung Galaxy Note II

Dimensions: 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm and weighs 183 grams. Camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, camera supports simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization. It comes with a built-in LED flash. Front facing camera is 1.9 MP. 3100 mAh battery gives 35 hrs talktime 980 hrs. standby.

Samsung Galaxy Note II

The S Pen has been redesigned to provide a more precise and natural writing and drawing experience. The new S Pen can sense 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, four times more than the original S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy SIII

Lesser screen size of 4.8 inches, RAM downsized to 1 GB, 2100 mAh battery (21 hr talktime, 590 hr standby), missing S pen and some features like screenshot: that’s what differentiates the SIII and the Note II. Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and weighs 133 grams. Price: 16/ 32/ 64 GB variants ranging from Rs. 30,000 to 36,000

Samsung Galaxy Grand

runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. It sport a 5-inch display which provides users with an expansive viewing experience, presenting messaging, multimedia and Web content in brilliant color and clarity. Dual SIM: Galaxy Grand's dual SIM makes it possible to receive calls on one SIM number while taking a call from the other. Fast and Capable: The Galaxy grand comes with 1.2GHz dual core processor that supports multitasking, faster web browsing, fast screen transitions and superior graphics for apps and games. Users can also enjoy running multiple apps simultaneously and without switching screens using Multi Window feature. Camera: The phone is armed with a camera with zero shutter-lag and ultra-quick camera start-up. It includes a backside illumination sensor to ensure clear shots even in dark conditions, as well as full HD video recording. Samsung Galaxy Grand includes features that make the phone easy to use • Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a call by raising the device up to the ear • Shake the phone to trigger status updates • Pan it to zoom into a screen • Smart Alert shows missed events such as calls and messages just by picking up the phone • Popup Video lets users watch video in a pop-up window while running other tasks • S Voice lets you control the phone using your voice • AllShare Play lets you share content across Samsung devices using a single account Price: Rs. 21,500

The Sony Xperia Z

has a 5” super bright full HD screen with highest pixel density of 443 ppi (1080x1920 pixels) when compared to other existing smartphones. The BRAVIA TV technology engineers have worked in developing this screen. Scratch-resistant screen has screenshot-capturing facility.

The Sony Xperia Z

Xperia Z is supported by Google Android Jelly Bean 4.1 operating system and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB ram and internal storage of 16GB. It also supports expandable memory up to 32GB. You can run multiple apps simultaneously and enjoy fast web browsing.

The Sony Xperia Z

This 5” mobile has dimensions of 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm and weighs 146 grams. Battery supports talk time up to 11 hours and standby time for up to 550 hours.

The Sony Xperia Z

Camera: 13.1 megapixel CyberShot camera and 2MP Front-facing camera. The phone is tested to be water-and-dust-resistant; this camera can be used even in rain. HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology ensures better photographs and video calling during high contrast and low light situations. With 'Superior Auto', users without knowledge of different modes of camera also can shoot better pictures. This mode automatically sets optimal settings. A digital zoom of 16x, face detection, Geo-tagging, red-eye reduction, sweep panorama are some other notable features. Price: Not yet announced