Showing posts with label mobile phone reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mobile phone reviews. Show all posts
These
two phones are from manufacturers with contrasting fortunes in the smartphone
market. Apple has sold millions and millions and millions of their iPhone
series, with 50 million of the iPhone 5 sold in a single quarter of 2012.
Motorola have sold around 120 million of their Razrs in three years. So, how do
these two phones stack up on display, the appearance and design, their
processors and so on. Here we compare and contrast the Motorola Razr I with the iPhone 5 to see if it is actually a better phone.
Appearance and design
The
Apple iPhone does not diverge massively from its traditional iPhone look. They
have made it slightly taller to cope with the 4 inch screen compared to the 3.5
inch screen, but it is the same iconic look that has served Apple so well.
The
Motorola has again gone for a similar design to its predecessors, but it's
certainly a bit more impressive and imposing than its forbearers. It has a
display that goes almost edge to edge and is a nice looking phone. They
actually both look very similar next to each other in shape. Personally, I
prefer the iPhone and appreciate the fact that it got it right first.
Display
The
Motorola has a 4.3 inch display compared to the iPhone 5’s 4 inch. However, the
technology on the iPhone 5 is superior. It has a better pixel density and just
provides a sharper, nicer display. Therefore, on the display, I give Apple
iPhone 5 the win.
The camera
The
iPhone 5's 8 mega pixel camera is better than the Motorola's 8 megapixel
camera. It takes more consistent, better pictures and therefore takes the win.
The operating system
The
iPhone 5 runs its Apple iOS 6 platform. Motorola runs Android. Which you prefer
already dictates whether you like the Apple or the Motorola on the software
front. For me, the Android platform is still much better than the iPhone iOS 6
platform, and therefore, I would choose the Motorola on this front.
The storage and processor
The
iPhone for me has a better processor although its specifications don't look as
impressive. It has an amazing ability to get a lot out of the operating system.
It's fast, snappy, and frankly incredible. The iPhone comes with different
amounts of on-board storage including 13, 32, and 64 Gigabytes. T-Mobile, 3
Mobile, Orange, Vodafone and other networks will require pretty hefty contracts
to get the 64GB phone as it is extremely expensive.
The
Razr comes with 8 Gigabytes of on-board storage and capacity to increase using
a micro SD card. I like the fact that it has a micro SD slot. However, on the
processor and the memory, overall the iPhone wins for me.
Conclusion
For
me, the iPhone wins this battle. It is a solid and impressive phone with an
iconic design that is extremely popular in the consumer market.
Samsung
had a fantastic 2012 and beginning to 2013. In the tablet and smartphone
markets they performed admirably, demonstrated through their sales figures.
They overtook Nokia as the biggest retailer of phones in the world by volume.
Part of this was due to the increase in the percentage of the market buying
smartphones from 37% to 45%. Certainly, Samsung have got a lot of things right.
Of
course, they’ve also had the legal wrangling with Apple over patent
infringements and there is a massive lawsuit on the table that was won by
Apple, and is being appealed by Samsung at the moment.
So
with all these contexts, and the entry of Windows 8 on the market, it was only
a matter of time before Samsung brought out a really good phone for Windows.
The Korean manufacturer did take quite a long time to enter the Windows Phone 8
space. But with the Samsung Ativ S, they have done a great job.
You
should be able to find lots of good O2, Three and Orange mobile phone deals for
contract buyers on this phone.
Offerings
from other manufacturers such as HTC and Nokia have hit the market in an
attempt to capitalise on the appeal of the excellent Windows operating system.
The competition is certainly increasing for the title of best Windows phone.
Connectivity, Operating System and Screen
This
phone is only 4G in selected areas such as Canada. The US, Australia, and UK
only get the 3G device. This means that those that are looking for the most
powerful phones will probably stay clear of the Samsung Ativ S. However it is a
nice-looking and efficient device. One that does a good job of maximizing the
attractiveness and usability of the Windows Phone 8 operating system. It does
in fact in look a lot like the Samsung galaxy 2 and S3.
Notably
it is the skinniest of all WP8 handsets and has the largest screen. Of course
these two facts alone will attract many to the device. The screen is 4.8 inches
compared to the Nokia Lumia 920’s 4.5 inches, which is the second largest
Windows phone display. The pixel density is 306 per inch, which is lower than
its competitors but is not noticeable to anyone without amazing eyesight and
probably a magnifying glass. The display is bright and vibrant and really gets
the windows phone tiles shining brightly and exciting the user. The screen is
excellent even in bright sunlight and is good when viewed from different
angles.
Appearance
The
appearance of the casing is of brushed metal. Although it looks premium, it is
in fact plastic. There is always the balancing act between appearance and
weight. This phone has got it pretty good. The phone looks professional, even
mature. It certainly won’t let you down if you're looking to impress your
friends. Unfortunately, it is so stylish, sleek, and slick that it becomes
slippery. I could see a lot of these crashing to the floor over the coming year
as they slide out of people's hands.
Processor, Memory and Camera
The
phone's internal workings involve a 1.5 Gigahertz dual core processor and
1Gigabytes of RAM. This provides plenty of power for most users. Buyers can
choose from either 16 Gigabytes or the 32 Gigabyte memory option. In addition,
there is a micro SD card slot enabling users to up the memory; brilliant if
they are media hungry consumers. The camera is 8 megapixels with a flash. The
camera works pretty well, producing clear pictures; not one to set the world
alight, but it does a good job.
Summary
In
summary, the phone is attractive and professionally smart. From a recent
Android manufacturer, it pretty much fits the Samsung Android stereotype of
being tall and skinny, but it does a great job of displaying the windows system
and making it functional and operational.
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