What are the best mobile phones to buy in 2013 so far?
2013 is shaping up to be quite a year for smartphones. We’ve already seen plenty of new devices launched in and around CES 2013 and Mobile World Congress 2013. And there’s still a lot more to come.So far we’ve seen launches from some of the industry’s most significant players: Samsung, Sony, Nokia, BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Huawei, and ZTE. All of which represent a significant leap forwards in terms of processing power, display technology, and features.
Most of 2013’s new high-rolling handsets feature full HD displays and high-end processors, CPUs that make last year’s Snapdragon S4 look practically remedial. And some handsets, notably the Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active and Huawei Ascend D2, are also water and dust resistant – that means you can use them in the bath.
Here’s our pick of the best handsets of 2013 so far:
HTC One Mini
You get Beats Audio, the same MegaPixel camera that’s found in the HTC One, a very competent Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, Sense 5.0, and integrated support for things like HTC Zoe, Watch and even 7digital. There’s no NFC or IR Blaster, however, but given the slew of stuff that did make it across we’re more than happy to let that slide.
HTC One Mini Specs
- Android 4.2.2 with HTC Sense 5 and BlinkFeed
- Display: 4.3-inch at 720p, for 341 pixels per inch
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, dual-core, 1.4GHz
- Total storage: 16GB, available capacity varies
- RAM: 1GB DDR2
- Battery: 1800 mAh
- Size: 132 x 63.2 x 9.25mm
- Weight: 122g
After spending some time with the HTC One Mini, we concluded:
'HTC told us that it took a ‘no compromise’ approach to developing
the HTC One Mini. Looking at the device, holding it in your hand, and
flicking around the UX illustrates this point profoundly. Everything
that set the One apart from the crowd is here – imaging technology,
quality build materials, UX design and functionality.'
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