Best Android Phones 2013
Best Android phones to buy in 2013
Many companies had launched new Android based smartphones in the year 2013. This is the sorted list of best android phones to buy in 2013. These Android smartphones have similar specs that most buyers get confused while buying. To help you find the Best Android smartphone, we have gathered the top 5 Android phones depending on their hardware, performance and design.
Here is the list of Best Android Smartphones of 2013.
1. Sony Xperia Z Ultra
The new Sony Xperia Z Ultra boasts of being the thinnest smartphone in the world. This smartphone comes with a 6.4 inch capacitive screen, which is much bigger and much better than the Samsung Galaxy series. The phone has a screen resolution of 1080 * 1920 pixels, which is both scratch resistant and unbreakable and comes with Sony Triluminos screen. In addition, it is IP58 certified that means it water resistant and can survive in water up to 30 minutes and up to 1 meter deep.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 and 2GB RAM. This phablet only comes in a version with 16 GB of internal memory which can be expanded further up to 64 GB using a microSD card. It has an 8 megapixel rear camera and the front has a 2 megapixel resolution. Both cameras can record videos in 1080p HD.
It runs on the latest Android 4.2 and has connectivity options like GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WiFi, NFC and Bluetooth 4.0. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is powered by a non-removable battery of 3,050 mAh.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is priced at Rs. 46,990.
2. HTC One
HTC One is one of the best Android smartphones in the market today. The smartphone manufacturer in Taiwan is better known for its quality devices. The device has a 4.7 inch screen with the screen resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 469 ppi. The screen features HTC Super LCD technology 3, which is one of the best among today’s mobile phones.
A quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 1.7 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM and Adreno 320 GPU are the main features of this smartphone. The HTC One has an internal memory of 32 GB, which is not expandable. The phone has a 4-megapixel rear camera with a new technology called “Ultrapixel”. It also has a 2.1 megapixel front camera.
The HTC One runs on Android 4.1.2 Jellybean which can be upgraded to Android 4.2.2. Connectivity options include 3G HTC One, WiFi, DLNA and Bluetooth 4.0. It is powered by a 2300 mAh battery.
The HTC one is priced at Rs. 38,700.
3. Samsung i9500 Galaxy S4
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest Android smartphone designed to revolutionize the way we use smartphones every day. The Galaxy S series has always been known to bring innovative feature for consumers. This time Samsung has led the Android race by introducing Octa core processor with the new Samsung Galaxy S4.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is powered super-powerful processor 1.6 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 and quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 core that work together as an octa core processor. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen of 5 inches with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels. The display is protected by Gorilla glass 3, which is resistant to scratches and breakage. At the back, it has a 13 megapixel camera and secondary front camera of 2 megapixel. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in two variants of 16 GB and 32 GB with an expandable storage option.
For connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth, micro USB, NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity. Samsung has also introduced many features based on gestures as Air view that lets you see the contents of a file without having to open each folder individually.
The device comes with Android 4.2 operating system. The smartphone has a Li-Ion battery of 2600 mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is priced at Rs. 39,500 with no doubt one of the best Android phones to buy this year.
4. LG Optimus G Pro E988
LG Optimus G Pro is the latest offering from LG to deal with its competitors. The new LG Optimus G Pro is powered by a Snapdragon processor 600 at 1.7 GHz, with 2 GB RAM. The LG Optimus G Pro features a True Full HD IPS display Plus 5.5-inch capacitive LCD with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels. The screen is scratch resistant and is protected with Corning Gorilla glass 2. The LG Optimus G Pro has a 13-megapixel rear camera and 2.1 megapixel front camera. It comes with an internal storage capacity of 16 GB with 10.5 GB available to the user and has no option for expandable storage.
The LG Optimus G Pro runs on Android 4.2. It is powered by a 3,140 mAh battery and has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth, micro USB, NFC and Wi-Fi as connectivity options.
The LG Optimus G Pro is priced at Rs. 38990.
5. LG Nexus 4
The LG Nexus 4 is the latest Android smartphone from LG Company. It is one of the best smartphones sold this year. The device has one of the best design and even the best hardware.
The LG Nexus 4 is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad Core 1.5 GHz, with 2 GB RAM for better performance. It features a WXGA True HD IPS Plus 4.7 inch with a resolution of 1280 × 768 pixels. The LG Nexus 4 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection for both front and rear screen. It comes with an 8 megapixel camera and a secondary 1.3 megapixel. In terms of storage, the phone is available in two variants of 16 GB and 32 GB with expandable memory option.
The LG Nexus 4 comes with Android 4.2 but recently Google has launched a new Android 4.3 update for the device. The smartphone comes with a battery capacity of 2,100 mAh. It has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth, micro USB, NFC and Wi-Fi as connectivity options.
It costs Rs. 25990.
