Top 5 quad-core phones [April 2012]

It is no secret that quad-core phones are in a vogue. Quad-core phones are the next best thing in tech. As phones advance like never before, their development ill be sustained only by strong processors which can support heavy softwares, better cameras and superfast Wi-Fi connections. Yes, the era of quad-core phones has begun.

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So, here we have for you the top 5 quad core phones that you might want to look out for.

HTC One X

HTC One X is an exciting offering from HTC. It is currently doing pretty good on popularity charts and has opened to good reviews worldwide. Even our own review of the handset is coming soon. Give the features a glance to get your heartbeat going:

Size: 134.4 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm, 130g
Display: 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD 2 display, 720 x 1280p
Memory: 32 GB Inbuilt
Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 quad-core, ULP GeForce GPU
Camera: 8-megapixel primary, 1.3-megapixel secondary
Battery: 1800 mAh

Although we are trying our best not to spill the beans, but still, here is the thing; the camera is simply sexy. There are so many things you can do with it, it feels like you are clicking in real time with a powerful snapper, may be one of the best cameras on a phone. The processor works like a charm; you can do all smartphone-sy stuff, from browsing the net and chatting to watching trailers and what not. Quad core processors create enough power so companies can fit better cameras and features into a phone – the HTC One X is a fine example of this.

Price: Rs. 37,899

Huawei Ascend D Quad

Huawei is making great strides in the mobile industry. It already has the title of the world’s thinnest phone under is belt and it seems it is aiming to take the world’s best quad-core phone title too. We recently compared it with other quad-core phones and it came out on top.

Have a look at the specs and find a reason why.

Size: 129 x 64 x 8.9 mm, 130g
Display: 4.5-inch IPS+LCD 2 display, 720 x 1280p
Memory: 32 GB MicroSD support
Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 1.2 GHz Huawei KV32, ULP GeForce GPU
Camera: 8-megapixel primary, 1.3-megapixel secondary
Battery: 1800 mAh

As you can see, Huawei has developed its own processor rather than depend on Qualcomm and NVIDIA. It has also opted for a 4.5-inch screen instead of the usual 4.7-inch displays.

Price: T.B.C. (To be confirmed)

LG Optimus 4X HD

It has been long since we have heard anything from LG. But worry not because the next-gen Optimus 4X is going to be here soon. This quad-core baby, going by the specs is built to compete with the HTC One X.

Have a look for yourself.

Size: 8.9 mm (as yet known)
Display: 4.7-inch SHD IPS LCD 2 display, 720 x 1280p
Memory: 32 GB MicroSD support
Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 quad-core, ULP GeForce GPU
Camera: 8-megapixel primary, 1.3-megapixel secondary
Battery: 2140 mAh

More details are yet to pour in fro the device.

Price: T.B.C.

ZTE Era

ZTE, like Huawei is still to create its niche in the mobile industry, but is stepping up and the quad-core ZTE Era is an important milestone in that journey. India is yet to receive ZTE phones under its own flagship, but still the ZTE Era is a phone that will make strides internationally.

Here are its features:

Size: 7.8 mm thickness (as yet known)
Display: 4.3-inch TFT capacitive display, 720 x 1280p
Memory: 32 GB MicroSD support
Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 1.3 GHz Tegra 3 quad-core, ULP GeForce GPU
Camera: 8-megapixel primary, VGAsecondary

We don’t know more about this phone yet, but expect us to update you as soon as we catch on to something.

Price: T.B.C.

Sony Xperia Play HD

Sony Xperia was a handset bursting with Sony PSP goodness, but the next in line, Sony Xperia Play HD takes it to the next level. Every gamer knows how powerful processors are a necessity for gaming. If you really want to have the real gamer experience, a quad-core CPU will act like a fresh breath of life.

Here are its features:

Display: 4.3-inch Super HD reality display, 720 x 1280p
Memory: 32 GB Inbuilt + MicroSD card storage
Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 1.5 GHz Tegra 3 quad-core
Camera: 8-megapixel primary

Price: T.B.C.

Samsung Galaxy S III (The Next Galaxy)

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Except for a number of rumours and speculations, not much is known about this handset as yet, but we are eagerly waiting for it. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III or so called the ‘Next Galaxy’ is rumored to come with a quad-core processor.

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