Best iPhone 5 alternatives
- — 20 September, 2012 16:28
Are you sick of the Apple hype? Can't be bothered lining up for a phone? Simply don't want an iPhone 5 and looking for something different?
If you're not planning to buy an iPhone 5 but are in the market for a new smartphone, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of valid alternatives.
From smartphones that are available right now, like Samsung's Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note, the HTC One X and 4G-capable One XL, to the upcoming Nokia Lumia 920, HTC Windows Phone 8X and Samsung Galaxy Note II, there has never been a better time to dive into the smartphone market.
Here's the best alternatives to the Apple iPhone 5.
11 / 11
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is without a doubt the best Android phone on the market right now and the best Android phone that's ever been released. The camera could use a boost in quality, the low speaker volume is annoying and battery life isn't outstanding but the Galaxy Nexus combines a gorgeous screen with slick software and super fast performance. The best phone of 2011.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 5th Dec., 2011
- Ross Catanzariti
- Samsung
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 305.00
- Pros:
- Brilliant screen
- Slick, polished software
- Outstanding performance
- Cons:
- Average battery life
- Camera isn't the best
- Low speaker volume





Comments
Greg
1
Um.... whats wrong with a 2100mAh battery ? Also the removable battery and microSD card are definitely "must haves" and are one of the main deal breakers for me as I would otherwise have chosen the HTC One XL instead. If HTC can get a 4G phone like the One XL on the market before Christmas with removable battery and microSD card then I will buy it otherwise the Samsung is the phone to have. Have a HTC Desire and very happy with it so I would prefer the HTC Sense interface that's all.
Greg
2
Aaargh....unless something has changed dramatically why would anyone experiment with a Windows Phone ? Bad, bad memories of Windows Mobile 5, 6 and 6.1 operating system