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When choosing your smartphone one of the most important factors will be the phone service carrier. If you have a preference then you may be limited in your choice of phone models. In case you are open to switching however, you have a much broader range of options. There are a lot of factors to compare so take some time to think what the primary purpose of your smartphone will be. You may choose a different phone if you plan to use a lot of apps as opposed to if you are expecting to make a lot of calls and send text messages often. Of course, price will also be a factor but don't forget to also include monthly service charges and other fees in your calculations.

 
Last Update: May 22, 2013
Top Smartphones
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S III

Best for:The techies out there who are looking to stay on the cutting edge with the latest Android operating system. Also features a stellar display from a lightweight phone and a smaller pricetag than the iPhone. 

Price: $549.99

Display Size: 4.8 inches

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Apple
Apple iPhone 5
Best for:Apple fans who want to keep up. iOS is slightly less customizable than Android but use is smoother and the latest version has the best display out there and an improved Siri- interactive voice command system.  

Price: $649-$849

Display Size: 3.5 inches

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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Note II 
Best for:People who want something in between a smartphone and a tablet. With the same OS as the Galaxy S III, the Note's screen is almost an inch larger. It's very fast but be prepared to pay a little bit more for the size.  

Price: $699.99

Display Size: 5.55 inches

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Nokia Lumia 920 
Best for:Those looking for certain unique features. This phone is the best Windows phone out there, has a touchscreen that you can use with gloves on and impressive battery life. It's also fast and powerful enough to compete with iPhones and Galaxies. 

Price: $449.99

Display Size: 4.5 inches

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Google Nexus 4
Best for:It's budget price. Even with the relatively small price tag, the Nexus 4 stays very competitive in both hardware and software, including the best battery life out there. Note however that it's not 4G compatible.  

Price: $299

Display Size: 4.7 inches

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Feature comparison

Feature Samsung Galaxy S III Apple iPhone 5 Samsung Galaxy Note II Nokia Lumia 920 Google Nexus 4
  samsung-galaxy-note3  iphone5   samsung-galaxy-note2  nokia-lumia google-nexus 
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Price $549.99 $649-$849 $699.99 $449.99 $299
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.78x0.34x5.38 inches 2.31x0.3x4.87 inches 3.17x0.37x5.95 inches 2.78x0.42x5.11 inches 2.7x0.36x5.27 inches
Weight 4.7 oz 3.95 oz 6.35 oz 6.52 oz 4.9 oz
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G 4G 4G 3G
Operating System Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) iOS 6 Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Windows Phone OS 8 Android
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Apple A6 Exynos QUALCOMM Snapdragon S4 QUALCOMM Snapdragon
Processor Core Dual Core Dual Core Quad Core Dual Core Quad Core
Display Size (diagonal) 4.8 in 4 in 5.55 in 4.5 in 4.7 in
Built-in Memory 16GB 16GB-64GB 16GB-64GB 32 GB 16GB
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels 1136 x 640 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels  1280 x 768 pixels 1280 x 768 pixels
Battery Run Time  6 hours 8 hours 6 hours 10 hours 12 hours
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