In an effort to compete with the iPhone, many makers of Android phones are stepping up their game with new designs for 2012.
Android phones run on an open source operating system designed by Google. Google seems to be the OS of choice for many carriers, mainly because it’s attached to phones that are easy to upgrade.
The newly released HTC One is the hottest selling Android phone on the market right now. It runs on the 1.5 GHZ NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and has a 4.7″ screen for great visibility anywhere.
HTC One X Specs
8MP camera unit with 28mm, f/2.2 lens
1280×720 HD LCD Display
32GB of built-in memory
1GB of RAM
Android 4.0 ICS
Samsung Galaxy Nexus S III
The Galaxy Nexus S III won the TIPA- Best Mobile Imaging Device and is an Amazon top-rated selling phone.
Get a Samsung Galaxy Nexus S III out of contract for $625
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs
1GB/2GB of RAM
4.6 inch 1280×720 AMOLED display
under 9mm thin
12MP rear camera, one of the highest-performing cameras
1.5Ghz quad core processor
Available through all major carriers
HTC Rezound
Buy the HTC ReZound out of contract starting at $520
This one has plenty of technophiles excited. It records video in full 1080p and features full Bluetooth compatibility for truck drivers who need to communicate a lot, but need to keep their hands on the wheel.
3G/4G LTE connectivity
Android 2.3 OS
1.5 GHz dual-core processor
4.3-inch Super LCD touchscreen
16 GB memory + 16 GB microSD card
8-MP camera
GPS navigation
Wireless-N Wi-Fi
Motorola Droid Razr
Buy a Droid Razr from Amazon for just $380
The Droid Razr is skinny but tough, since its shell is made of Kevlar – yes, that Kevlar. It’s got great capabilities with accessories that can basically turn this powerhouse into a fully-functioning laptop if you need to travel light.
Droid Razr features:
0.28 inches thick
Dual-core 1.2-GHz TI OMAP 4 processor
4.3-inch Super AMOLED advanced display
8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording
16GB of internal storage expandable to 32GB
Sony Xperia S Specs
Buy the Sony Xperia S at Amazon for $299
This is definitely one hot phone right now. It’s got a sleek design, fast response on the touch screen and lots of connectivity options. You can watch your HD videos straight on your HD TV thanks to the Xperia S’s easy to use connectivity. The 1.3 MP front facing camera means you can also stay in touch with friends and family via HD video chat.