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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  • Anonymous
  • GT6
  • 06 Nov 2013

How about the GSMarena editors also provide a footnote about how many staff members own and use each of the phones listed and overall satisfaction rating 1-10?

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    • Anonymous
    • sw%
    • 06 Nov 2013

    For an average user, that values 'price per feature', and does not want a large screen phone, get either the HTC One Mini or Samsung S4 Mini. They are simply the best, most compact, and well priced phones on the current market. Will hold there own in the years to come!

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      • Anonymous
      • 8jp
      • 05 Nov 2013

      Searching Gsmarena

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        • AdamBoy64
        • Fv4
        • 05 Nov 2013

        Anonymous, 05 Nov 2013Sorry, but IT professionals will always buy iPhones for the... moreEither that or Blackberries.
        They have corporate features that are still unmatched by anyone else.

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          • Flash
          • Mfx
          • 05 Nov 2013

          The most negative point of Samsung Galaxy Y S5360(and the same to S6102): the 180MB internal memory!!! IMO this MUST be mentioned!!

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            • AnonD-48446
            • L1b
            • 05 Nov 2013

            Another phone that could be recommended is the Ativ S, it's like the GS3 on Windows phone, and is insanly cheap for it's specs. And if you want MS Office on an big screen, but pocketable...

            Link: http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-ativ-s

            P.S - Now the same guide for Tablets! You know you have to GSM!

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              • AnonD-142922
              • nxk
              • 05 Nov 2013

              huawei ascend p6 best

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                • Luyou
                • gIx
                • 05 Nov 2013

                Anonymous, 05 Nov 2013What's up with the sony xperia Z, ZR and Z1 getting "b... moreI am pretty sure You're a troll.I mean you like the design of the z better than z1 ARE YOU KIDDING ME THEY LOOK THE SAME!!!

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                  • Android Killer
                  • 95j
                  • 05 Nov 2013

                  ..Iphone 4 is still the best on the market for terms what you get what you pay, all others are overpriced...

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                    • Indian
                    • fC8
                    • 05 Nov 2013

                    [deleted post]Samsung grand is the worst celfone i have ever seen.its way to laggy i think u must go for nexus 4

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 0$q
                      • 05 Nov 2013

                      What's up with the sony xperia Z, ZR and Z1 getting "beautiful design" as pro? Looks are subjective. Personally I dislike the looks of the Z phones, especially the Z and Z1 due to their huge bezels. Furthermore I think the design of the Z was actually better than its follower the Z1.

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                        • viv
                        • MR0
                        • 05 Nov 2013

                        comparing screen of s4 and note3, s4 is better looking.
                        since nothing comes near (stroke recognition- pen input,and other already installed programs like foto character recognition, search or memo) of note3, I hope for Qhd or 4k in note4. there is nobody to compete with note1, what will happen when there will be note4. Who cares about 41mp, i want great mobile not camera. thx

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                          • AnonD-80914
                          • fnk
                          • 05 Nov 2013

                          OPPO and Huawei made the list twice.China is coming to get you 'Made in America'

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                            • YouGonnaNameMeGuest
                            • KID
                            • 05 Nov 2013

                            LMAO at the iPhone's first con. "Insanely expensive"
                            Definitely true but for some reason I just find it funny.Keep up the good work GSMarena!
                            And also, wp8 has no gamezzz and appzzz
                            I just HAD to say that.

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                              • AnonD-164032
                              • vQ%
                              • 05 Nov 2013

                              Where is note 2!? :0 i was thinking of buying it now! :/.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • v0q
                                • 05 Nov 2013

                                Galaxy Y is still one of the best smartphone ever existed.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • Jy3
                                  • 05 Nov 2013

                                  AnonD-4340, 05 Nov 2013Well, my android is NOT slow at displaying PDF files, its s... morePlease the same for tablets

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                                    • AnonD-59342
                                    • t7X
                                    • 05 Nov 2013

                                    Note 3 is the best! iPhone 5s is a WASTE of money.

                                    Great shopping guide, but where is the iPhone 5c and the old yet unphased-out 4S?

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                                      • vijayshimla
                                      • Kcw
                                      • 05 Nov 2013

                                      I think in India-we are better served in mobile market..one can buy a Budget dual core Lava with 3.5 inch capacitive screen-Android 4.2-- for 40 Euro..and on other end the LG G2- 16 GB for 430 Euro..

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • m77
                                        • 05 Nov 2013

                                        Promhize, 04 Nov 2013I can assure that the Note 3 faux-leather design appeals to... moreSorry, but IT professionals will always buy iPhones for their businesses. The Note is seen as a novelty.