Best upcoming smartphones in 2012
- — 18 October, 2012 14:58
2012 has been another huge year for the mobile phone industry but it's certainly not over yet! There are a number of quality new smartphones on the way in the final few months of this year.
The biggest buzz seems to be around the Nokia Lumia 920. It could represent a last throw of the dice for Nokia as it attempts to gain traction at the top-end of the market. Along with the Lumia 920, the Nokia Lumia 820, HTC's Windows Phone 8X and Windows Phone 8X handsets and the Samsung ATIV S are some new Windows Phone 8 devices that are expected to hit the shelves before the end of 2012.
Not to be left out, Google's new Nexus handset is also expected to launch before the end of the year. Along with the as yet unannounced Nexus phone, Android is well served with upcoming releases like the HTC One X+, the Sony Xperia T, the Samsung Galaxy S III mini and the wacky ASUS Padfone 2.
Click through on each phone below to read our comprehensive preview of these upcoming smartphones.
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Nokia Lumia 920
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HTC Windows Phone 8X
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Sony Xperia TX
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HTC One X+
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Nokia Lumia 820
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HTC Windows Phone 8S
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ASUS Padfone 2
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Samsung Galaxy S III mini
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Samsung ATIV S
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LG Optimus G
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LG Optimus 4X HD
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LG Optimus L9
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Huawei Ascend P1 S
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LG Optimus Vu
The HTC Windows Phone 8S is one of the best looking smartphones on the market. It lacks a front-facing camera and the screen is merely average, but this is a compact, well designed device that offer decent value for money.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 15th Feb., 2013
- Ross Catanzariti
- HTC
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 249.00
- Pros:
- Two tone polycarbonate design
- Consistent performance
- Reasonable battery life
- Cons:
- No front facing camera
- Below average display
- Limited Windows Phone app ecosystem
