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The new Galaxy S3 by Samsung tops our list and it is by far the best smartphone available on the market today. This device has a powerful Quad-core 1.4 Ghz Cortex A9 processor which goes hand in hand with the Android OS 4.0 Sandwich making the devise not only user friendly but very fast. It has an Amazing 4.8 inch Super Amoled HD screen making gaming and video playback an absolute pleasure. With up to 64 GB of internal memory and a maximum of 128 GB external memory you can almost store as many files as you could on some laptops/PC's.

The design, according to Samsung, is said to be inspired by nature 'inspired by nature - it sees, listens, responds and enables you to share the greatest moments'. At times quotes like these from leading manufactures can be deemed a little hyperbolic but having used the device Gadget Rehab agrees with this statement especially when compared with other smartphones on the market. The Galaxy S3 comes with a choice of two fashionable choices 'Pebble Blue' and 'Marble White' made of polycarbonate material giving it a ergonomic feel.

Despite having a fully integrated Amoled HD screen the dimensions are only 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 and weighing a slightly overweight 133g it feels extremely light so compliments to the designers on this one.

Other Features:

+ Smart Stay - Automatically recognises when you are looking at your phone.
+ S-Beam - For seamlessly sharing content with friends nearby.
+ Pop Up Play - Lets simultaneously watch HD videos whilst sending an email or text.
+ Best Photo - Never miss that moment Samsung Galaxy S3 takes 8 snapshots guaranteeing the best one every time.

Prices start from: 495.99

Follow this link to read more: http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/android/GT-I9300MBDBTU-features

For technical features follow this link: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php

The HTC One X+ has much improved from its predecessor with improved design features and overall better functionality. The beefed up processor along with the Android 4.1 and Sense 4+ Ul updates make the One X+ an even slicker, smoother and more powerful handset than its older brother.

The beautifully minimalist uni-bodied design has been carried over to the One X+ and at first instance it is difficult to tell it apart from its older brother but the One X+ is one of the most aesthetically pleasing handsets which feels solid and premium when held in the hand. The stylish rubberish finish also helps with gripping the handset making it less likely to be damaged or to fall out of your palms.

It has a large 4.7 inch Super LCD 2 display with an HD 720 x 1280 resolution makes it perfect for video playback or gaming and places it firmly against the Galaxy S3.

Other Features:

+ 8MP Camera
+ Up To 64GB Storage
+ USB Port
+ Beats Audio

The HTC One X+ puts the issues experience with the One X such as battery life and limited storage to bed and almost snatched our top spot. Pop into your local store to give it a try.

Prices start from: 399.99

Follow this link to read more: http://www.htc.com/uk/smartphones/htc-one-x/overview

For technical features read more here: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x+-4976.php

At first instance the iPhone 5 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing handsets. It is evident that a lot of work went into the design of this handset to better the previous issues.

Apple have combated the issue of durability by installing a tougher Gorilla glass screen. The problem with the signal also seems to be fixed with a more advanced antenna installed increasing the connection within calls and also with the GPS. The headphone Jack has been moved to the bottom of the handset making it a little more user friendly. It is also much lighter 122g and the screen size has increased to 4 inches.

Other Features:

+ Ultra Fast Wireless
+ Powerful A6 Chip
+ iSight Camera
+ New EarPods
+ More Advance Siri
+ New iOS Operating System
+ Air Play and Air Print (communicate with your TV or printer through wireless for printing and video playback)

Follow this lick for more information: http://www.apple.com/iphone

For technical features follow this link: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_5-4910.php

If you are an iPhone user then this is by far the best iPhone launched so far so go have a play in your local store enquire about upgrading. If you have never used an iPhone before then you wont be disappointed. This is the most user friendly handset on the market and has some of the most advanced features making communication simple.

Prices start from: 529.99

Google and LG have teamed up to create quite a clever and remarkable handset. The handset has world-class specs at a very reasonable price. Size wise the Nexus 4 comes in at 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm this is similar to its preprocessor but has a stunning look and feel to it. The front glass is in piano black and the screen is extra tough due to the Corning Gorilla Glass 2 screen.

The screen is invisible when off - but when it lights up, you have 4.7 inches of True HD IPS Plus beauty. Thats 768 x 1280 with a pixel density of 318. It is razor sharp - blowing Retina out of the water. The Nexus 4 exudes in clarity that has to be seen to be believed. Colours look beautiful, icons and text are razor sharp and everything floats perfectly. Definitely the best display of the top 5.

Another feature worth pointing is the way the phone curves at the sides, from the main panel into the bezel. It seems to make the screen look even more realistic and beautiful. It's one of those things you really have to experience to appreciate.Round the edges, you'll find the usual adornments. A 3.5mm headphone jack on top, volume rocker and micro SIM tray on the left, micro USB port plus a few dubious screws on the bottom, and a perfectly placed lock/unlock/power button on the upper right hand side. It's just in that sweet spot where it's easy to press with the thumb.

Equipped with DC-HSDPA, the very latest iteration of Jelly Bean 4.2, a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, quad-core 1.5GHz processor, A-GPS with GLONASS, NFC. Make no mistake the Nexus 4 is very quick.

Other Features:

+ Browse the Web Chrome fast
+ A smarter keyboard now with Gesture typing
+ 8MP camera with 360 panoramas
+ Android beam installed

Follow this link for more features: http://www.google.co.uk/nexus/4/

For technical features follow this link: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_nexus_4_e960-5048.php

Prices from only 239

Compared with its preprocessor the Galaxy Note 2 is faster, stronger, better looking, and more functional. The Galaxy Note 2 is better connected than ever and thanks to that increased screen size of up to 5.5-inches it is the most perfect media player the market.

The Note 2 weighs in at 183g and measures a sizeable 15 x 81 x 9.4 mm. Big, yes, but it's slimmer than the original Galaxy Note, and it's still just about small enough to fit in your jeans pocket. Its extra heft makes it feel like a tough and sturdy piece of kit, and even though making phone calls continues to be a rather awkward exercise if you've only got one hand free to use it, its narrower dimensions do make it comfortable to hold.

It's the Galaxy Note 2's vibrant 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED display that really sets it apart from other smartphones out there. It bridges the gap between smartphones and tablets with style and grace. Smaller tablets feel rather superfluous when you've got a screen this large.

Its pixel density has actually been reduced as the larger screen has the same 720 x 1280 resolution as last year's model. Despite the lack of Samsung's usual 'Super AMOLED Plus' branding, close-ups of the screen show a full RGB sub-pixel structure, rather than a Pentile design, such as on the Galaxy S3. This explains its clearer and sharper image than paper comparisons might suggest.

The 1.6GHz quad-core processor also makes it one of the speediest Android devices on the market, plus it comes with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with its super-slick front end. Web pages load in an instant, and it rendered the BBC News homepage in less than a second. Most pieces of text can be read very easily with just a double tap on the screen, although the touch-sensitive Back button underneath the screen can be a bit too eager to engage if you knock it accidentally.

Samsung has achieved something special here, because it has made the Galaxy Note 2 bigger than the original, but pulls it off so that you don't notice it too much and the fact that it launches running Android Jelly Bean and has such grunt with that quad-core processor makes this a class-leading phone.

Other Features:

+ The perfect viewing experience (5.5 HD Super Amoled display)
+ Easy tasking in one view
+ Power performance at its best (1.6 GHz Quad-Core processor)

Follow this link to read more: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxynote/note2/index.html?type=find

For technical features follow this link: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_ii_n7100-4854.php

Prices start from: 549.99

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