Best Android Phones 2011-2012

From the time when the Android operating system launched, technology has taken a fundamental twist particularly in the smartphones sector and in view of the fact that there has been a severe pursuit between the top manufacturers to obtain the 1st spot, companies like Motorola, HTC and Samsung being the boss of smartphones have accordingly made a number of tremendous and remarkable smartphones that is operated by Android OS and had pleased their users in nearly all phases. After reviewing Android phones through different aspects, we present you the list of the best Android Phones of 2011-2012:

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

• Basic Specifications

  1. Display: 4.65” Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
  2. OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  3. Processor: Dual-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A9 CPU
  4. RAM & Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16/32 GB capacity
  5. Camera: 5 Megapixels (primary), 1.3 (secondary)

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has got to be the king of the smartphones for this year in view of the fact that it has the latest most version of Android OS, which is 4.0 (Ice cream sandwich) and this is why it stands unique and besides it has NFC capabilities too. Now this phone isn’t just excellent in the software department, it still has guts in the hardware section to blow other phones out of the competition. Of course the main highlight of the phone is its large 4.65-inch 1280 x 720 HD Super AMOLED display plus a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a zero shutter cover 5 MP camera with LED flash, 4G LTE connectivity and primarily, it’s operated by the latest and utmost software from Google that is Ice cream sandwich, that we previously reviewed. But hey, this phone has got a fierce competitor to stand against, namely the Motorola Droid RAZR which is next in our list of Best Android phones 2011-2012.

Check out the complete Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.

Motorola Droid RAZR

• Basic Specifications

  1. Display: 4.3” Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
  2. OS: Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
  3. Processor: 1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU
  4. Graphics Processor: PowerVR SGX540 GPU
  5. RAM & Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB capacity
  6. Camera: 8 Mega pixels (primary), 1.3 (secondary)

After reaching high heights and getting a lot of praises, the former-renowned RAZR family has a new successor to welcome namely the Motorola Droid RAZR that is a 4G LTE capable phone, powered by 1.2 GHz dual-core processor.
Why we admire the Droid RAZR is just because it has a unique design and is the thinnest android phone to date just measuring at 7.1mm. In addition to, it has amazing build-quality and lightweight + solid feel. It features 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 1800 mAh battery (quite enough), 8 megapixel snapper capable of recording Full HD videos, a 4.3” qHD Super AMOLED display covered by the corning Gorilla Glass screen, a steel core and Kevlar twine, which makes it strong plus light weighted android phone. Above all, the different parts of the Motorola Droid RAZR (yet the electronics) have been covered in a waterproof substance, which will help protect against splashes and the other harms. All these things truly makes this phone an outstanding invention from Motorola and that it is in our list of Best android phones of 2011-2012 and it will sure leave behind a trail after its launch!

Check out the complete Motorola Droid RAZR review.

Samsung Galaxy S II

• Basic Specifications

  1. Display: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive touchscreen
  2. OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  3. Processor: Dual-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
  4. Graphics Processor: Mali-400MP GPU
  5. RAM & Memory: 1GB RAM, 16/32 GB memory
  6. Camera: 8 Megapixels (primary), 2 Megapixels (secondary)

The Samsung Galaxy S II is indeed one of the most powerful phones on this planet and this is why it is included in our list of Best Android phones 2011-2012 since it has passed a lot of reviews overwhelmingly and is admired by many users across the world. And not to mention that Samsung sold their Galaxy S II in count of over 3 million units in less than 3 months from the time when it was released back in April 28, starting in South Korea.

The Samsung Galaxy S II has reached the highest destinations because of its enhanced specifications and hardware capabilities that no other phone on this planet has ever presented before. Counting in its dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor that  is now being developed by HTC, the Mali-400MP GPU is an exceptional offering in contrast to that have GeForce or Adreno, and the storage capacity is also conclusive. Above all the Samsung galaxy S II is the first phone to feature a 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus display unit that cannot be beaten by any other contender in the mobile phone industry. Besides the inner specifications, the outer department is also terrific since it has an 8 megapixel camera (primary) that is above the standard and with an upsized 2 megapixel camera at the front, makes this phone rocking. Performance, build-quality and display quality simply cannot be the factors to complain for nor can be evaluated with any other phone at the moment.

LG Optimus 3D

• Basic Specifications

  1. Display: 4.3” 3D LCD Capacitive touchscreen
  2. OS: Android 2.2 Froyo (Upgradeable to 2.3, Gingerbread)
  3. Processor: Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
  4. Graphics Processor: PowerVR SGX540 GPU
  5. RAM & Memory: 512 MB RAM, 8GB capacity
  6. Camera: Dual 5 Megapixels (primary), secondary

 

Regardless of many 3D handsets available in the market the LG Optimus 3D has drawn the attention, yet former than HTC or Motorola. This phone brings along a lot of pride for its manufacturer since it brought a revolutionary twist in mobile sector. The LG Optimus 3D features dual 5 megapixel cameras to capture videos in 3D mode capable of recording at 1080p (Full HD) @30 frames per second, and at 720p stereoscopic. It also boasts an exceptional 3D user interface, which pleases the users. This phone is capable of supporting DivX/XviD file formats too, and even contains Dolby Mobile and SRS audio, so that all these capabilities makes this phone truly an outstanding one and a complete multi-media phone.

Samsung Google Nexus S

• Basic Specifications

  1. Display: 4.0” Super AMOLED Capacitive touchscreen
  2. OS: Android V2.3 (Gingerbread)
  3. Processor: 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor
  4. Graphics Processor: PowerVR SGX540 GPU
  5. RAM & Memory: 512 MB RAM, 16 GB capacity
  6. Camera: 5 Megapixels (primary), VGA (secondary)

Google and Samsung mutually made a big hit when they introduced their Nexus S with the latest Android OS that is -Gingerbread-. The Samsung’s hardware and Google’s software makes this phone stand apart and this phone even has similar features in terms of built-quality and performance just as like the Samsung Galaxy S, so that carrying out multi-tasks on this phone is a breeze. With all these capabilities, the Samsung Google Nexus S even features NFC functionality for influential device incorporation for example earphones, speakers and even third party services like eWallets for online credit card transactions, ePasses for trains, and a lot more, making your life easy and simple. As far as display quality goes, you cant complaint since you’re dealing with Samsung’s Super AMOLED unit.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play

• Basic Specifications

  1. Display: 4.0” LED-backlit LCD Capacitive touchscreen
  2. OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  3. Processor: 1GHz Scorpion processor
  4. Graphics Processor: Adreno 205 GPU
  5. RAM & Memory: 512MB RAM
  6. Camera: 5 Megapixels Rear, VGA Front

Now you wouldn’t want a long introduction of this phone as this phone the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play is one of the most talked about gaming phone which combines the play station capabilities and the goodness of an android smartphone. This phone brought a revolutionary change in the mobile industry. Along with the PS game titles the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play features a slide keypad, an excellent d-pad, gaming keys, and even 2 small trackpads performing as analog sticks for the PSP. Despite all of that heavy gaming, this phone has no such thing that it can’t handle the heavy duty since it features a powerful processor, with a remarkable GPU to boot, in addition even Android gingerbread to pump up your experience of ultra-gaming. At the same time as being a gaming smartphone, it has also to do with the tasks of a normal smartphone such as answering calls, emails,  and browsing the internet and why not a normal smartphone can’t do, that means 2 in 1.

Motorola Atrix 4G

• Basic Specifications

  • Display: 4.0” TFT Capacitive touchscreen
  • OS: Android 2.2 Froyo (Upgradeable to 2.3, gingerbread)
  • Processor: Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor
  • Graphics Processor: ULP GeForce GPU
  • RAM & Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB capacity
  • Camera: 5 Megapixels (primary), VGA (secondary)

 

Rather than just being a capable smartphone because of its 1 GHZ dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM, the Motorola Atrix 4G is also highly portable due to its laptop docking capability, or you can even dock it with your set top box, or even use it as your remote control. Because of all these capabilities this phone is considered to be the smartest phones in the U.S and likely because of its availability in stores,  several accessories and gadgets supported, and certainly,  the visual potential increased by the qualifications of its internal specifications to boost and enhance every process and navigation. It comes with Android OS V2.2 Froyo on board therefore users can get over-the-air updates to pump it up to 2.3 Gingerbread.

Now which android phone do you think is the best amongst all?

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