
Top 10 smartphones to gift your Valentine
Anjum Dhir Kulkarni
Choose the perfect gift for your Valentine from our list of top 10 smartphones
Published on Feb 1, 2012
We bring you the top 10 smartphones that are sure to delight that someone special this Valentine’s Day.
1. iPhone 4S: For Apple loyalists, the buck stops here. This is the perfect phone for those who like to use their handsets for both work and play. Of course, its USP is its personal assistant Siri. This handset is powered by a dual-core A5 processor and runs on iOS 5. Its 8MP camera is also capable of HD video recording.
2. Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Competing directly with the iPhone 4S, the Galaxy Nexus is a dream come true for Android lovers. This 4G LTE device sports the sophisticated ICS OS and a crystal clear Super AMOLED HD screen. The dual-core phone offers 1GB of RAM and 16/32GB of internal memory.
3. Motorola Droid Razr: One of the thinnest handsets in the market, the Razr is perfect for those who like sleek, slim devices. What’s more, it is incredibly strong since it is made of Kevlar. Though it runs on Android 2.3.5, it will be upgraded to ICS soon. The Razr offers 4G speeds and sports a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display.
4. Lumia 800: Those who swear by Nokia and Microsoft will zoom straight on to this device, one of the best Windows Phone handsets. Not only does it stand out with its vibrant colours, it has an ever increasing apps database. Preloaded with one of the most user-friendly interfaces, this phone also boasts of Xbox integration.
5. Lumia 710: Another smart device from Nokia, this one offers the best features of Windows Phone without a massive price tag. Along with offering 3G connectivity, it sports a 3.7-inch AMOLED display and a 5MP camera with 4X digital zoom.
6. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S: A feather in Sony Ericsson’s cap, this is the phone to go for if one desires a heavy duty camera on their handset. This Gingerbread powered device sports an 8.1MP camera and runs on a 1.4GHz processor. It also has a 4.2-inches TFT touchscreen with Bravia Engine and Gesture Input features.
7. HTC Sensation XL: This handset is slim and sports a huge 4.7-inch display. If one wants to enjoy great quality music on the go, this is the phone to buy, since it is equipped with Beats Audio. Users can also record and playback HD video on the XL. Its 8MP camera sports a wide angle lens, making it a breeze to capture panoramic images.
8. BlackBerry Curve 9380: If BlackBerry is what your Valentine prefers, go for the first phone from BlackBerry to feature a touchscreen. The 9380 has a 3.2-inch capacitive display and a 5MP rear facing camera. It offers connectivity support for 3G, Wi-Fi and NFC and is powered by the sophisticated BlackBerry 7 OS.
9. Samsung Galaxy S II: Despite being released so long ago, the S II is still doing incredibly well due to features like 3G speed, NFC support and a Super AMOLED display. Powered by a dual-core processor, it runs on Android Gingerbread and sports an 8MP camera.
10. Micromax A75: This is a good choice for those looking for a dual-Sim phone that offers 3G connectivity. The A75 runs on Android Gingerbread and has a 3.75 TFT display. It sports 2 cameras, a back-facing 3MP one and a front-facing VGA one. What’s more, its memory is expandable up to 32GB.





