Updated: 27/04/2012 11:15 | By Duncan Jefferies, contributor, MSN Tech & Gadgets
Top 10 smartphones to buy in 2012

Top smartphones to buy in 2012



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Today's top handsets are as much mobile computers as mobile phones, allowing us to use thousands of handy apps, play games, watch movies and listen to hours of music from almost anywhere in the world.

But with numerous models available - including a new generation of quad-core processor handsets - it can be tricky to know which phone is best suited to your needs. The high cost of some PAYG smartphone handsets, and the long contracts associated with the most desirable phones, can complicate matters further.

Fear not, however, as we've rounded-up our top ten handsets to help you decide. Read on to see which models made the cut this month.

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14/05/2012 16:34
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both phones have very similar spec however;

 

iphone 4s - £500

* you have to pay for ringtones

*only compatible with other apple products

*no micro SD support

 

samsung galaxy s2 - £360

*free ringtones

*compatible with all android phones

*supports micro SD

 

Samsung galaxy s2 is better value for money and more practical, anyone who gives this a thumbs down is obviously an apple fan because its just common sense.

03/05/2012 21:40
02/05/2012 17:50
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Get on with your life you only get one shot at it   Smile
28/04/2012 11:42
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im Happy with my L.G! G.S 290?  Touchscreen has Eveything on it i Need and i've had it for Roughly 2 Year's just KEEP THE SCREEN CLEAN AND OBVIOUSLY KEEP THE FONE AWAY FROM " WATER " L.G  LIFE'S GOOD ????? 4 NOW ANYWAY ADIOS!!!!!!!!Smile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Smile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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getting bother with my htc x one ,alarm doesnt work when it goes to sleep and battery charging ,gone funny
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iphone 4s is the easiest phone ive ever had,  had Sony's upto 2 week ago
27/04/2012 23:07
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wey hey frank proff one born every minute..
27/04/2012 22:28
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STILL GOT MY EMPTY BEAN CANS AND 100 FEET OF STRING FROM 1947.......AND THEY HAVE NEVER LET ME DOWN.....APART FROM ONE CALL TO SAN FRANCISCO

27/04/2012 22:22
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sorry ......just seen a comment about a chaps bawsack.....have I just stumbled into the wrong forum ?
27/04/2012 21:52
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had an i phone for four and half years, the i phone s was a joke, decided time for a change and i am so so much happier with the Samsung note, far far better and  android software.i use it more than my i pad as well which is now a waist of money!!. so if your thinking of a change i recommend the note.
27/04/2012 21:37
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Still happy with mi hello goodbye Nokia 2110, just wonder what u have done to symbian. Bring it back! NVM
27/04/2012 18:26
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iv still got my blue nokia ...sad ?  not for me a phones a phone ....
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I enjoy walking round the garden with my testicle sack exposed in order to give it some fresh air,after this i simply plop it in my women's gob for a good old clean up & a bit of a chew.
27/04/2012 16:23
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I got a HTC One X on release day and all I can say is if you can get over the fact that it is a massive phone screen-wise it is an absolutly stunning phone. Its fast, light, the picture and video quality far surpasses nearly any other phone out there and loads up quicker than any phone I have seen so far.

Also, no review seems to mention the HTC car feature, whereby if you have a cradle for you phone you can but you phone into a basic layout designed for use in your car, amazing feature that should be rolled out onto more phones in the future.

Also, it should be noted that the speaker quality for music is suprisingly good... its crisp, loud and plenty of bass for a phone. Basically if you wish to listen to music out loud you really dont need to get any attachable speakers the built in ones do just as good a job.

The only disappointment I find so far is some apps do not come out pin sharp on the phone due to the stretching to fit the screen, however this issue will most likely be resolved as more of these tablet/smartphone products come out.

If you are looking for a new phone anytime soon I highly recommend this phone or I would suggest waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S3.

By the way im not here to start a massive debate about the phone or its quality this is just my humble opinion so far, if it convinces any one buy the phone I hope you have as much joy with it as I currently am. :) Peace n love internet.

27/04/2012 16:01
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when you purchase a mobile the main reason is to keep you in touch with everyone and blackberry dose that very well, hands DOWN. why will i get a mobile to do everything else, when i'm ready to make a call so send a text my battery is dead....apple is cool but they should focus more in keeping users in touch and then entertainment. then they will be flawless...
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chris bossco the reason apple products are made so  easy to use is it is for simple people.. enough said
27/04/2012 15:03
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Go and follow your sheep Chris. Galaxy S2 p!sses all over the I phone.
27/04/2012 14:52
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The iphone 4S is the best smart phone on the market. No HTC will never beat an apple product. Everyone I know, literally everyone, has an iphone for one simple reason. They are the best. There seems to be a lot of hate for apple products on here. God knows why, they are the only technology company whose products genuinely make you smile.
23/04/2012 19:59
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@Steven Gee

That is going to be the downside of having an old phone I know, spare parts are going to be costly!!

However, I will hang on to my trusty 5530 as long as it lasts out, coz it just suits my needs at the moment!!

n.b. I didn't give you the thumbs down for your comment so have given you a thumbs up to balance out what some muppet has done!!
23/04/2012 16:34
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I like the look  fo the galaxy note but will wait and see, not going to jump in too quickly.
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  1.  
    15 %
    HTC One X
    1,176 votes
  2.  
    35 %
    iPhone 4S
    2,629 votes
  3.  
    25 %
    Samsung Galaxy S2
    1,896 votes
  4.  
    3 %
    HTC Sensation XE
    206 votes
  5.  
    3 %
    Samsung Galaxy Nexus
    233 votes
  6.  
    7 %
    Nokia Lumia 800
    495 votes
  7.  
    5 %
    Sony Xperia S
    360 votes
  8.  
    5 %
    BlackBerry 9900
    403 votes
  9.  
    1 %
    Motorola Razr
    105 votes
  10.  
    1 %
    Orange San Francisco
    97 votes

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