Journal
- LG Nexus 5: Google’s 2013 Full-HD Android BenchmarkThe LG Nexus 5 arrived in 2013 as Google’s clearest statement about what a modern Android phone should deliver. Built by LG, it paired a near-stock version of…
- Xiaomi Mi Pad: The 7.9-Inch Android Tablet with Tegra K1The Xiaomi Mi Pad arrived in 2014 as one of the most interesting compact Android tablets of its generation. At a time when many affordable slates used modest…
- Lenovo IdeaPhone K900: The 5.5-Inch Full Metal Smartphone with Intel AtomThe Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 was one of the most distinctive Android phones of 2013. At a time when many manufacturers were using plastic bodies and quad-core ARM…
- BlackBerry Q5: The Budget QWERTY BlackBerry 10 PhoneThe BlackBerry Q5 brought the company’s familiar physical keyboard to a lower price bracket without abandoning the new BlackBerry 10 operating system.…
- Motorola Razr M: Edge-to-edge display and Kevlar backThe Motorola Razr M arrived in 2012 with a design that challenged the usual shape of a mid-range smartphone. Instead of using a large body around a modest…
- Micromax Canvas HD A116 and the Rise of Affordable 720p PhonesThe Micromax Canvas HD A116 arrived in India at a time when smartphone buyers were beginning to expect much more from mid-range devices. A large screen, a…
- Nokia Lumia 620: Color, Value, and Windows Phone CharmThe Nokia Lumia 620 arrived in India at a time when smartphones were becoming more accessible, but affordable buyers still had to choose between basic Android…
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: A Smaller Galaxy ExperienceThe Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini was introduced in 2013 as a more compact and affordable alternative to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4. It borrowed the family…
- Apple iPhone 4s: a classic smartphone still relevant in 2013The Apple iPhone 4s remained an interesting choice in 2013, even after the arrival of the taller-screen iPhone 5 and a growing selection of powerful Android…
- Sony Xperia M: A Mid-Range Classic Built Around MusicThe Sony Xperia M arrived in 2013 as a compact Android smartphone for buyers who wanted a recognizable brand, a capable camera, and strong multimedia features…