Apple launched its new 8GB iPhone 5c in Europe this morning in an effort to boost disappointing sales figures — but there’s just one problem. At £429 ($712) in the United Kingdom, it’s still far too expensive for budget-conscious smartphone consumers.
In fact, there are a whole bunch of flagship Android-powered handsets with bigger displays and better specifications that you can get significantly cheaper. Here are six of the best.
After a short recess, T-Mobile is now resuming its OTA KitKat rollout and has started by pushing the beefy Android 4.4.2 update to all its carrier-branded LG G2 smartphones currently located in the United States. This much-anticipated update finally brings the latest version of the open-source operating system together with a multitude of ‘bug fixes, speed optimizations and user experience improvements’.
Just as expected, Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S5 at Mobile World Congress on Monday evening. In addition to fancy new features like a fingerprint scanner and heartbeat sensor, the handset boasts the latest Snapdragon 801 processor, a 1080p Super AMOLED display, and a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with rich tone HDR, selective focus, and more.
But how does the Galaxy S5 compare to some of its competitors, like the iPhone 5s, the new Sony Xperia Z2, and its cousin, the Galaxy Note 3? We’ve put together a handy comparison chart below that makes it all clear — and may help you choose the best handset for you.
LG has today announced the new G2 mini, a slightly smaller version of its flagship G2 that is scheduled to get its official launch at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week. The handset sports a 4.7-inch qHD display — that’s half an inch smaller than the original G2’s — coupled with midrange specifications.
Acer has vowed to unveil “must-have new products” at Mobile World Congress next week with a new teaser poster published on its official Google+ page. The Taiwanese company doesn’t offer too many hints at what those products may be, but it does use the hashtags “AcerLiquid” and “smartphone.”
