Can't Get the iPhone 5 but Still Want a Rockin' Phone?

So the most anticipated phone of the year has been released. Was it everything you dreamed and more? If you are an Apple aficionado, chances you are you already pre-ordered one. But what about those who can’t afford the iPhone 5 or just want an alternative? Here are a few smartphones to rock your world.

Best alternatives to the iPhone 5

Samsung Galaxy S3

If it’s not Apple, it has got to be Samsung right? The Samsung Galaxy smartphones are Apple’s fiercest rival. The Samsung Galaxy S3 has a long battery life, defeating the iPhone in this category. This phone can last you the whole day. It retails from $199.99, much like the iPhone 5. The Galaxy S3 has 790 hours of standby time and up to 11 hours and 40 minutes of talk time on 3G. It’s Android powered and features a 4.8” screen, has NFC or near field communications radio and LTE 4G connectivity.

What’s also great about this phone is the battery is removable so you can keep a spare if you find yourself working too much on your phone. If you like playing or working on your phone and you need it to last, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a good choice for you.

Nokia Lumia 920

The Nokia Lumia 920 is one exciting phone. A lot of people all over the world are anticipating its release. This is arguably Nokia’s most exciting phone yet that may be comparable to the iPhone. It is a next-generation Windows Phone 8. It features an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus.  It is the same camera as that of the iPhone 5.

The difference is, the PureView camera in Lumia performs exceptionally well in low light conditions. It takes in up to 5x more light than other smartphone cameras. It includes an optical image stabilization. It also supports a number of filters and special effects. You can have fun taking pictures and editing them. If you are looking for a smartphone with a good camera, the Nokia Lumia 920 is for you.

Sony Mobile Xperia Ion

Sony Mobile has been quiet for a while but make no mistake, they are still in the market. Actually, they offer a powerful smartphone at an affordable price – the Sony Mobile Xperia Ion. It’s an Android phone that costs only $99.99. It boasts of a 4.6” screen, larger than the iPhone 5. The screen is sleek and sophisticated. It has an expandable memory up to 32GB with the use of microSD cards.
Sony phones are also known to have good cameras.

This one features a 12-megapixel camera with a 3D sweep panorama mode. The battery lasts up to 10 hours of talk time. You can also get Sony’s Video Unlimited or Music Unlimited as exclusive media apps. It’s an outdated Android 2.3 but if your goal is to have an affordable smartphone that will grant you access to the Google Play store and download apps, then this phone is good to go.

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