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  1. Samsung Galaxy Note II and the S Pen eraWhen Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note II in 2012, smartphones were becoming larger, faster, and more capable, but most still followed the familiar…
  2. LG Optimus G: The First Snapdragon S4 Pro Phone With a 4.7-Inch DisplayThe LG Optimus G arrived in 2012 as a serious statement of intent from LG. At a time when many Android phones were still built around dual-core processors, the…
  3. Xiaomi Mi Note: A 5.7-Inch Phablet Built for DetailThe Xiaomi Mi Note arrived as a premium Android phablet at a time when large-screen phones were moving from niche products into the mainstream. Its 5.7-inch…
  4. Lenovo Vibe Z2: 5.5-Inch Snapdragon 410 PhoneThe Lenovo Vibe Z2 arrived during a period when large-screen Android phones were moving into the mainstream. Its 5.5-inch display, slim metal-style body,…
  5. BlackBerry Z10 vs iPhone 5: Touchscreen OSes ComparedThe BlackBerry Z10 and iPhone 5 represent two very different ideas about how a touchscreen smartphone should work. Apple refined a familiar app-focused…
  6. Motorola Droid Maxx and the 3500mAh Battery PromiseThe Motorola Droid Maxx arrived in 2013 with a clear selling point: endurance. While many smartphones of its generation needed a charger before the end of a…
  7. Apple iPhone 5 Unboxing: Lightning Connector and EarPodsThe iPhone 5 arrived in 2012 as a slimmer, lighter, and taller alternative to the previous iPhone generation. Its 4-inch Retina display, aluminium body, A6…
  8. Sony Xperia L1: A Practical Mid-Range Phone With a Large DisplayThe Sony Xperia L1 occupies an interesting place in Sony’s smartphone history. Released in 2017, it brought a large 5.5-inch screen, expandable storage, a…
  9. Micromax Canvas 4 Plus: the upgraded Canvas 4 with an 8MP front cameraMicromax built its reputation in India by offering large displays, capable cameras, and competitive prices before those features became standard across the…
  10. Nokia Lumia 520 and the Formula Behind Its Best-Seller StatusThe Nokia Lumia 520 was a modest smartphone with an unusually large impact. Released in 2013 as an entry-level Windows Phone, it brought Nokia’s colourful…