Top 5 Handsets For Christmas
If you need to find the right mobile handset for your loved ones this Christmas but are confused by all the specifications and reviews, here are the top five smartphones that are sure to go down well with tech fans.
Apple iPhone 4S
It may not be the revolutionary handset many had hoped for, but the iPhone 4S is still a class-leading device. A dual core processor and brand new iOS 5 operating system make it faster and slicker than ever before. It retains the same 3.5 inch Retina Display as its predecessor and comes with a new voice controlled personal assistant service called Siri. This lets you make appointments, check the weather or simply search the web without having to type a single thing and it is exclusive to the iPhone 4S.
Nokia Lumia 800
The first Nokia handset to run Windows Phone 7.5, this is a top of the range mobile with a 1.4GHz processor, eight megapixel camera and a software interface which is uniquely user-friendly. If you want an alternative to the iPhone then this is the quirky model to choose. It comes in a slim unibody chassis which is available in a number of different colour schemes ranging from the bright and youthful to the basic but business-friendly. It is also durable thanks to the rugged material in which the hardware is housed and the toughened glass which covers the touchscreen.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
For the definitive experience of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich you should choose the Galaxy Nexus. It is considerably larger than its rivals thanks to its 4.65 inch Super AMOLED display which also has a high definition resolution of 1280x720. It is also quite a powerhouse due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor, which lets you record 1080p HD video clips using its five megapixel camera.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray
The Xperia Ray is one of the more affordable smartphones in this list and it is also the one that has been winning significant praise. It weighs just 100 grams and has a 3.3 inch display, so it is compact and easy to take with you. Despite this you still get a powerful 1GHz processor running Android 2.3, an eight megapixel camera which can record high definition video and a slim chassis which measures just 9.7mm thick. While it may not be at the top of the pile in terms of size or performance, for a mid range Android mobile it has to be amongst the best on the market.
Huawei Blaze
If you are looking for a bargain basement smartphone which still gives you all the web browsing and app downloading features of its more expensive siblings then the Huawei Blaze might be worth a look. It is a fraction of the cost of the i Phone but it has a 3.2 inch touchscreen display, Android 2.3 and a 3.2 megapixel camera on the rear. The relatively low resolution of the screen and the plastic finish to the phone does hint at its focus on value, but it is easy to recommend for teens and those who want a powerful pay as you go handset.
