GSMArena smartphone shopping guide: November 2013

4 November 2013
One of the most common questions we encounter as writers and editors for mobile tech revolves around which phone to buy. We've taken it upon ourselves to share our insight with more than just our friends, so we're starting a recurring article...

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  • sandra
  • nXE
  • 21 Nov 2013

what abt samsung galaxy s2 plus?plz coment

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    • AnonD-208293
    • RNB
    • 21 Nov 2013

    I'm planning to get a phone around the price of these phones. Can anyone recommend which is better? or any other better phone to be consider? THanks

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      • AnonD-206812
      • 9Aq
      • 16 Nov 2013

      I don't get the xperia z camera issue I think it's a cracking camera and works great in low lighting too.

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        • AnonD-206432
        • t1$
        • 15 Nov 2013

        what about sony xperia m ! Isn't it a good fone !

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          • Rich
          • vp7
          • 15 Nov 2013

          The LG Optimus 4x HD certainly warrants inclusion, great price, great phone.

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            • Sasha
            • j5W
            • 12 Nov 2013

            What about the Moto X!?!??

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              • Anonymous
              • 4QS
              • 11 Nov 2013

              AnonD-124946, 11 Nov 2013I don't agree with you when you say that nexus 4 have lower... moreIt's not the greatest and they are better. However just saying that it is lower is not saying it's bad. It means lower. It's still visible and good. There is just better. Some a good bit.

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                • Anonymous
                • 4QS
                • 11 Nov 2013

                AnonD-77892, 09 Nov 2013and all Android devices are same just improved hardware and... moreYup...Day after day and page after page you just prove you are a biased, lying, and trolling hater

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 4QS
                  • 11 Nov 2013

                  AnonD-77892, 09 Nov 2013did I say that I sold my iphone just to buy galaxy y? I own... moreThat still goes along with what they said

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 4QS
                    • 11 Nov 2013

                    SBL, 11 Nov 2013What about G2? Isn't it better than S4?Only by a little speed. Not as a whole

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                      • AnonD-124946
                      • 2@Y
                      • 11 Nov 2013

                      I don't agree with you when you say that nexus 4 have lower visibility in sunlight... may be you didn't have turned your auto brightness on when you went out..

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                        • SBL
                        • PFq
                        • 11 Nov 2013

                        AnonD-81975, 11 Nov 2013"Cons" regarding Samsung Galaxy Note 3, "No ... moreWhat about G2? Isn't it better than S4?

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                          • AnonD-81975
                          • uWx
                          • 11 Nov 2013

                          "Cons" regarding Samsung Galaxy Note 3, "No Office suite out of the box" isn't a cons coz of POLARIS OFFICE 5 available in Samsung App store as a one of default galaxy app for Galaxy Note 3.
                          Only 2 bst options are
                          1-Samsung Galaxy Note 3 &
                          2-Samsung Galaxy S4

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                            • ganex
                            • N9L
                            • 11 Nov 2013

                            AnonD-159252, 10 Nov 2013Infinix Alpha is a phablet with 5.7 inch display (257ppi) w... morewhich smart phone can we compare to infinix alpha?

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                              • nCE
                              • 11 Nov 2013

                              AdamBoy64, 11 Nov 2013Buying a Blackberry is a good idea if typing and text entry... more99%of the people agree that having a 5 inch display with virtual keyboard is better than having a 3 inch display with full qwerty (even blackberry) and you can download and customize different set of virtual key sets unlike hardware buttons so having a full qwerty might sound good idea even with good ergonomics its a thing of the past.

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                                • AdamBoy64
                                • Fv4
                                • 11 Nov 2013

                                AnonD-159252, 08 Nov 2013Good guide, some phones are missing but that is inevitable ... moreBuying a Blackberry is a good idea if typing and text entry is important. The Q10, in particular.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 3q}
                                  • 10 Nov 2013

                                  Why is Ativ S omitted? I costs around 180€ on ebay.

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                                    • AnonD-159252
                                    • nCE
                                    • 10 Nov 2013

                                    timotinz, 09 Nov 2013So I will love to know if getting an infinix alpha is bette... moreInfinix Alpha is a phablet with 5.7 inch display (257ppi) while Xperia T has a 4.55 inch display at same resolution yielding 323ppi.Processing power are about the same i would say that dual core 1.5ghz krait are better then mediatek 1.2ghz quad core,the gpu also being better on Xperia T.Main camera on xperia T is better at 13mp(BSI exmor R sensor )against 12mp but on front the Infinix Alpha has a 5mp one against a 1.3mp on Xperia T if that matter.The Infinix Alpha misses a memory card slot(most of the people would see it as a deal breaker)while the smaller and lighter Xperia T has card slot allowing the memory expansion up to 32g.So if you really need a dual sim phablet with big display(at a lower quality)go for Infinix Alpha if not get the xperia T(which will be getting 4.3 android update confirmed by sony)

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                                      • timotinz
                                      • 3sE
                                      • 09 Nov 2013

                                      So I will love to know if getting an infinix alpha is better than an xperia T..coz am confused on wat to buy..so give me some suggestion

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                                        • AnonD-77892
                                        • UNA
                                        • 09 Nov 2013

                                        and all Android devices are same just improved hardware and no more! even the gsy is same as s4, note 3, htc, xperia etc... all of them are same! they are just add hardware then cost it depending on hardware! I say this because I'm an Android user and I just giving my observation and nothing is wrong with that!