Here's the 10 to 1 countdown of Top 10 Most Anticipated Smartphones of 2013
10. Huawei Ascend D2
Huawei’s tech-heavy offering boasts an impressive set of specs, from its 32GB of storage to the 1080p 5-inch display. A 13-megapixel camera and 2GB of RAM bring it up to date with other current-generation phones, and you can expect a worldwide release before the third quarter of 2013.
9. Samsung Galaxy Note III
The third iteration of the hugely successful Note series is expected to feature Samsung’s new eight-core processor, as well as a flexible screen and a display that increases past the 6-inch mark. It’s not due until September, so there’s still a lot of information to come.
8. Blackberry 10
The main buzz around this handset is not just how it runs, but what it will do for RIM, the company behind the device. With a 4.2-inch touchscreen, dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM, this is marked by many as a last-ditch attempt to boost the company’s fortunes.
7. ZTE Grand S
Another CES favourite, ZTE’s newest build features the world’s thinnest touchscreen – just an incredible 0.55mm, with a 5-inch display. It’s already taken home a number of awards, including the 2013 iF International Design Award – definitely the style gadget of the year, due this spring.
5. Apple’s Budget iPhone
After a marketer’s comments dismissing the notion of a budget handset were pulled from news articles, speculation soon arose that Apple do indeed have a cheap build in the pipeline. Main rumours include the use of plastic casing to cut production costs, and a late 2013 release.
4. Samsung Galaxy S4
Originally expected at this month’s CES, the Galaxy S4 is now pegged for a May release. Notable rumours include the update to a five-inch screen, a 13-megapixel camera on the back and 2-megapixel front-facing lens, and perhaps most bizarrely a flexible, foldable display.
3. Sony Xperia Z
Launched at CES, this new Sony flagship phone features a 5-inch display, Sony’s Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor, and a 13-megapixel camera. It also promises to be water and dust-resistant, with a durable glass touchscreen. It’s expected in the first quarter of 2013.
1. HTC M7
The much-anticipated HTC M7 is widely believed to be a hopeful new flagship handset from the currently ailing tech giant. Due to preview at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this February, it’s purported to boast a 4.7-inch display, 13-megapixel camera and the new HTC Sense 5.0 software.
