From the Evo 4G to Google’s Nexus One, the feature-set and overall performance of Android phones are indeed impressive, so much so that they seem destined to stamp their influence on the smart phone market. In this article we take a look at the best Android smart phones that are available today.
Fastest Android Phone on the Market – HTC Evo 4G From Sprint
The Evo 4G is one of the most feature-rich smart phones available today and it has the numbers to back it up. The phone has a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, an 8-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities, a front facing camera and super-fast 4G Internet service which is up to 10 times faster than 3G.
The Evo 4G has the distinction of being the first 4G smart phone to be released in the US. In addition to its fast 4G capability, the phone has a gorgeous and generous 4.3-inch display, even so the larger screen does seem to reduce the battery life. While the large screen makes watching video and other multimedia content a joy, most consumers seem to think that the phone is a bit large.
- Other features: 3.5mm head jack port, HDMI ports and Wi-Fi
- Weight: 6 ounces
- Dimensions: 4.8” x 2.6” x 0.5”
Best Android Smart Phone for Texting – The Motorola Cliq
The Motorola Cliq has one of the best slide-out keyboards that can be found on a smart phone. The raised keys make the Cliq particularly suited for typing, which those who type a lot of text messages or emails will appreciate. Unfortunately, the phone has a relatively small screen, the smallest of those highlighted here, but considering that it is still a reasonable 3.1-inch, it’s not too much of a handicap.
- Other features: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5megapixel camera, GPS, Micro USB, geo-tagging
- Weight: 5.7 oz
- Dimensions: 2.3” x 0.6” x 4.5”
Best All-round Android Smart Phone – The HTC Droid Incredible
It is hard not to like the gorgeous 4.3-inch display of the Evo 4g, but is just too large for most users, or the solid texting capabilities of the Cliq with it physical keyboard. However, the 3.7-inch display and overall snappy performance of the Droid Incredible will make it a favorite of many. The Nexus One is great but the screen is not as vibrant as the Incredible’s and it has a failure prone trackball. The Incredible also has the fast Snapdragon processor that is found in the best of the other Android smartphones and it runs on the same 2.1 Android OS.
- Other features: 8Gb internal memory, 8 mega-pixel camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 3.7” screen.
- Weighs: 4.59 ounces.
- Dimensions: 4.63” x 2.3” x 0.47”
Honorable Mention – The Motorola Droid
Despite the fact that the Motorola Droid has a physical keyboard, it is surprisingly thin, well as far as smart phones go. Actually, it is only slightly thicker than the iPhone 3Gs. In its current version it comes with a 5 mega-pixel camera and dual LED flash which enables the phone to take really great photos.
- Other features: 5meg camera, LED flash, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 3.7” display
- Weight: 5.96 ounces
- Dimensions: 4.56” x 2.36” x 0.54”
The Android Phone's Future – The Froyo OS and New Phones
These impressive Android alternatives to the Apple iPhone 4, Blackberry and Palm smartphones are feature rich and impressive. From the Motorola Cliq that has one of the best keyboards for texting, to the Evo 4G that has the fast Internet service, these Android phones are by-and-large competent multi-tasking devices.
Consumers can expect the Android experience to get even better with the release of Froyo (Android 2.2), which is expected to support features such as USB tethering and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. Sprint, Verizon and AT&T are also expected to expand their offerings of these cell phones in the future.
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