by Nematoda
With CES now over for another year, it’s safe to say that
the tech world has seen its first glimpse of the best advances in smartphone
development over the past year – and there are plenty of new features on offer across
the board to be excited about. From the iPhone 5 to the new Android and its new
capabilities, it’s going to be an exciting year for top-of-the-line and budget
smartphones. Here are the ones to look out for.
1. HTC M7
The much-anticipated HTC M7 is widely believed to be a
hopeful new flagship handset from the currently ailing tech giant. Due to
preview at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
this February, it’s purported to boast a 4.7-inch display, 13-megapixel camera
and the new HTC Sense 5.0 software.
Apple has been characteristically cagey about information
regarding the new iPhone, but early reports seem to suggest the team is aiming
for a summer release date. Online speculation is laying expectations for higher
resolution displays, HFC capability and the long-awaited wireless charging.
3. Sony Xperia Z
Launched at CES, this new Sony flagship phone features a
5-inch display, Sony’s Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor, and a 13-megapixel
camera. It also promises to be water and dust-resistant, with a durable glass
touchscreen. It’s expected in the first quarter of 2013.
4. Samsung Galaxy S4
Originally expected at this month’s CES, the Galaxy S4 is
now pegged for a May release. Notable rumours include the update to a five-inch
screen, a 13-megapixel camera on the back and 2-megapixel front-facing lens,
and perhaps most bizarrely a flexible, foldable display.
5. Apple’s Budget iPhone
After a marketer’s comments dismissing the notion of a
budget handset were pulled from news articles, speculation soon arose that
Apple do indeed have a cheap build in the pipeline. Main rumours include the
use of plastic casing to cut production costs, and a late 2013 release.
6. Huawei Ascend Mate
Huawei’s new Ascend Mate, due in spring, could soon make the
company a major contender in the market. A 6.1-inch display makes it bigger
than Samsung’s Galaxy Note series, while its 1.5GHz processor and 2GB of RAM
mean it can handle games and video with ease.
7. ZTE Grand S
Another CES favourite, ZTE’s newest build features the
world’s thinnest touchscreen – just an incredible 0.55mm, with a 5-inch
display. It’s already taken home a number of awards, including the 2013 iF
International Design Award – definitely the style gadget of the year, due this
spring.
8. Blackberry 10
The main buzz around this handset is not just how it runs,
but what it will do for RIM, the company behind the device. With a 4.2-inch
touchscreen, dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM, this is marked by many as a
last-ditch attempt to boost the company’s fortunes.
9. Samsung Galaxy Note III
The third iteration of the hugely successful Note series is
expected to feature Samsung’s new eight-core processor, as well as a flexible
screen and a display that increases past the 6-inch mark. It’s not due until
September, so there’s still a lot of information to come.
10. Huawei Ascend D2
Huawei’s tech-heavy offering boasts an impressive set of
specs, from its 32GB of storage to the 1080p 5-inch display. A 13-megapixel
camera and 20GB of RAM bring it up to date with other current-generation
phones, and you can expect a worldwide release before the third quarter of
2013.
Overall, it seems that all the major companies are pushing
the boundaries this year in order to compete in an ever-growing market – so
which one will you be looking out for?
Source : http://www.gizmocrazed.com
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