Top 10 Android Phones Best to Buy in 2012

Top 10  Android  Best Phones to Buy in 2012

With the coming of a new year, there is anticipation that new phones will arrive this 2012, such as the ever awaited Samsung Galaxy SIII, the sixth generation iPhone 5, and other sets  Nokia,LG, HTC, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and others. And with the OS Wars going on with Google Android, Samsung Galaxy, Apple iOS, and Nokia’s Symbian.

 You can check this top 10 list of Best Android phones that will still click the kick this year.

10. LG Optimus LTE

Type: HD-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size: 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.5 inches (~326 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch:Yes true HD Graphic Engine

Memory  internal 4 GB storage, 1 GB RAM

Card slot: microSD, up to 32GB, 16GB included

OS: Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)

Camera: primary  8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

Secondary : Yes, 1.3 MP

9. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V is a new phone with a catch as it actually closely resembles the Xperia neo, save for the fact that it runs with an updated version of Android Gingerbread, 2.3.4. Design wise the device is virtually the same, but when it comes to the specs it looks more like a downgrade as the camera now only has 5 megapixels with support for 720p videos on the neo V, while the original Sony Ericsson Xperia neo featured an 8-megapixel snapper. The novelties arriving with Gingerbread 2.3.4 include Google Talk with video chats, Facebook inside Xperia, 3D sweep panorama, swipe input and support for screenshots. The update also brings extended connectivity with USB peripherals as well as the Sony Ericsson LiveDock station. 

8. Sony Ericsson Xperia S

Sony Xperia S is packing a 4.3-inch display with 720 by 1280 pixels of resolution and a MSM8260 dual-core chipset clocked at 1.5GHz. 12-megapixel camera with an Exmor R sensor will be present on its back side, a front-facing shooter is present as well. In terms of storage, 32 gigs are at your disposal. Unfortunately, instead of Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 2.3 Gingerbread will come out of the box, but an update is scheduled for the second half of 2012. 

7. HTC Sensation

HTC Sensation comes with a fresh serving of Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but it's all about the HTC Sense UI version 3.0 with a touch of refinement and functionality straight from the lock screen. You can choose between a number of lock screen options such as weather updates, quick access to apps and a handful of clock widgets. A 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual-core chipset supports the nice 3D-like transitions in the menu, all carrying resemblance to the ones on the HTC Flyer tablet. The phone is the first with a contoured glass 4.3-inch display meaning that your Super LCD screen is set back slightly to avoid scratches. The resolution is qHD (540x960) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. On the back you have an 8MP camera with dual-LED flash with “instant capture,” meaning little to no lag between pictures. The camera is also capable of recording video at 30fps in full HD (1080p) resolution. 

6. Samsung Galaxy Note

The Samsung GALAXY Note is the first phone to go over the 5-inch screen mark with its 5.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of the whopping 800 x 1280 pixels (WXGA), resulting in pixel density of 285ppi. It also stands out with its built in stylus and apps supporting pen input. Under the hood, a Samsung 1.4GHz dual-core chip powers Android 2.3 Gingerbread skinned with TouchWiz. The Galaxy Note also sports an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while up front there is a 2-megapixel shooter..

5. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S is a powerful Android 2.3.4 smartphone with a hefty 1.4 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and a 4.2-inch display. The phone's features include a 8.1-megapixel camera with autofocus, 3D panorama, flashlight and 720 video recording, FM radio, microSD card, DLNA, Wi-Fi and GPS. 

4. Samsung Galaxy SII

Samsung Galaxy S II is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone. It comes with the newer Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, and an even larger screen at 4.3 inches of Super AMOLED Plus goodness. The Galaxy S II upgrades the camera to 8MP and adds an LED flash to it, together with 1080p video recording. A 1.2GHz dual-core chipset is running the show so as to deliver a fine performance without any hints of lag. 

3. Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX is a slightly thicker twin of the DROID RAZR, coming with a larger battery to boost its battery life. All other specs remain the same. 

2. HTC Rezound

The HTC Rezound brings the best of both wolrds - 4G LTE and a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor, but it's the Beats Audio support that truly makes it unique. The Rezound ships with a pair of red-cabled buds that let that bass reverberate right in your ears. In addition, the handset sports an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of recording 1080p videos. 

1. Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Pioneer to the inclusion of Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.0 to smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with 4.65 inches of Super AMOLED, a Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU for good running on games and other applications that demand image quality. So Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the best Android Phone in 2012 with most advanced features.