Alternatives to the iPhone 4S

Samsung Galaxy S2

 

This Samsung handset has a gorgeous Super AMOLED Plus screen and super-fast processor with full HD video recording.

Screen: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen, 480 x 800     resolution

Processor speed: dual-core 1.2GHz

RAM: 1GB

Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: Android 2.3

Storage: 16GB/32GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a 4.2-inch display and wonderfully thin profile. It runs the latest version of the Android operating system and has an excellent camera. It's a souped-up version of Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc, the main difference being the addition of a faster processor.

Screen: 4.2-inch LCD touchscreen, 480 x 854 resolution

Processor speed: 1.4GHz

RAM: 512MB

Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: Android 2.3

Storage: up to 32GB via microSD

                     HTC Sensation XE

 

With faster performance and the addition of Beats music technology, the Sensation XE is a slick update of the already-impressive HTC Sensation. 

Screen: 4.3-inch S-LCD touchscreen, 540 x 960 resolution

Processor speed: dual-core 1.5GHz

RAM: 768MB

Camera: eight megapixel, dual-LED flash

Operating system: Android 2.3

Storage: 4GB, plus up to 32GB via microSD

BlackBerry Bold 9900

 

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 heads up the latest range of BlackBerry mobiles. It sports a 2.8-inch touchscreen and runs the new BlackBerry 7 operating system on a 1.GHz processor. There's 768MB of RAM and has a NFC chip for making contactless payments.

Screen: 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen

Processor speed: 1.GHz

RAM: 768MB

Camera: five megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: BlackBerry OS 7.0

Storage: 8GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD

                              Nokia N8

 

Nokia N8 packs a camera of genuine class. The N8's 12-megapixel snapper has a xenon flash, so it will cope with most lighting conditions, and can also shoot high-def video. 

Screen: 3.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 360 x 640 resolution

Processor speed: 680 MHz

RAM: 256MB

Camera: 12 megapixels, xenon flash

Operating system: Symbian^3 (can upgrade to Symbian Anna)

Storage: 16GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD

                                HTC Titan

 

The HTC Titan is aptly named. With its luscious 4.7-inch screen, this Windows Phone 7.5 handset is an absolute beast. Not ideal if you've got small pockets, but if browsing the web and watching movies is your requirement, this one merits closer inspection.

Screen: 4.7-inch S-LCD touchscreen

Processor speed: 1.5 GHz

RAM: 512MB

Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: Windows Phone 7.5

Storage: 16GB

LG Optimus 2X

 

The LG Optimus 2X was the first of the new breed of super-powered smartphones that run on dual-core processors. This slim handset also offers Full HD video recording and playback.

Screen: 4.0-inch IPS LCD screen

Processor speed: dual-core 1GHz

RAM: 512MB

Camera: eight megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: Android 2.2 (can upgrade to 2.3)

Storage: 8GB, plus up to 32GB via microSD

                         Motorola Atrix

 

The Motorola Atrix is a powerhouse of a phone with huge potential. The laptop docking option with the Atrix is a fantastic addition, but the experience could be improved. It is overall a fantastic handset and another leader among the growing Android clique.

Screen: 4.0-inch TFT touchscreen

Processor speed: dual-core 1GHz

RAM: 1GB

Camera: five megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: Android 2.2

Storage: 16GB internal, plus up to 32GB via microSD

                         HTC Desire S

 

HTC has quickly made a name for itself as a market-leading mobile manufacturer and the HTC Desire S remains one of its best. A strong upgrade on the original Desire and packs the latest full version of Android.

Screen: 3.7-inch S-LCD touchscreen 

Processor speed: 1 GHz

RAM: 768MB

Camera: five megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: Android 2.3

Storage: up to 32GB via microSD card

                   BlackBerry Torch 9860

 

If you're after the BlackBerry experience on a full-size touchscreen, then Torch 9860 is the good option. It is the latest range of BlackBerry handsets and ideal for those who mainly uses their phone for email and web browsing.

Screen: 3.7-inch TFT touchscreen, 480 x 800 resolution

Processor speed: 1.2GHz

RAM: 768MB

Camera: five megapixel, LED flash

Operating system: BlackBerry OS 7

Storage: 2.5GB, plus up to 32GB via microSD