[ad#ad-1]The holidays are around the corner and its time to start shopping for gift and smartphones for yourselves and loved ones. We decided to create a quick simple guide in helping you shop for your next smartphone. Before we begin I would like to mention to honorable mentions that did make our list. the first is the Nokia Lumia 520/521, which is available on AT&T and T-Mobile at under $100, a full featured Windows Phone 8 device that would make a great stocking stuff for a smartphone out there. The 2nd device is the Nokia Lumia 1020 with its 41MP camera, takes the best photos for any smartphone. Priced at $199, if you are looking for a smartphone that can replace your point & shoot camera; this is it. Let jumping our top five smartphones for 2013 that should be on your holiday shopping list.
No 5: The Nexus 5, is the latest in the Nexus series of smartphones from Google & LG. This devices lands at No.5 on our list for a number of reason. First off, its the lowest priced smartphone you can get out of contract at $349 that is fully speced. It has the Snapdragon 800 Processor with 2GB of ram and also has wireless charging. Making it a very affordable package for anyone looking to get the most bang for their buck
No 4: The Samsung Galaxy S4 a well balanced device from Samsung running a Snapdragon 600 processor with 2GB of ram and a 13MP camera. This is the smartphone that set the standard for all smartphones in 2013. Its got a 5-inches 1080p display. Plus it has a plethora of gesture controls, with expandable storage and a removeable 2,600mAh battery
No 3: The Lumia 1520 is the only Windows phone 8 device on the list, but it isn’t lacking in any aspects. Its got a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of Ram and a 20MP Pureview camera, hich I feel is second best only behind the Lumia 1020. Plus you have got the best display on the market at 1080p and 6-inches in size.
No 2: LG G2 comes in at the number 2 spot, with its 13MP camera with OIS, excellent battery and life and overall balance and beauty with its unique power & volume button positions at the back of the device. Which actually works well. Plus the LG G2’s camera lands as the absolute best Android camera on the market.
No.1: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, is our Number One smartphone. Besides been powered by the Snapdragon 800 processor. The Note 3, comes with the S-pen, which brings a lot of multitasking functionality, 3GB of ram that allows for smooth performance, expandable storage with Microsd and replaceable battery. Making it the most balanced smartphone on the market.
I hope we helped you in deciding what smartphone to get during the holiday season.