10 Smartphones With Superfast Processors
2013 saw an abundance of Smartphones with impressive specifications and unique designs. While the optics, display, the operating system the device runs on act as deciding factors for a majority of consumers, there are others who also pay attention to the processor that sits in the heart of every Smartphone, it is, after all, is what is responsible for making your device snappier and you happier. As this year draws to a close, read on to learn more about the Smartphones that have some of the fastest yet processors in them, as compiled by India TV Tech.
10 **Samsung Galaxy S4**
This flagship device of Samsung is one of the most successful devices of 2013. The S4 comes in two variants, one of which has a quad-core processor and the other one has an octa-core processor. The North American version features a quad-core 1.9 GHz Krat 300 that is paired with an Adreno 320 GPU and 2 GB of RAM, this version is also available in most of Europe and part of Asia. The International version that is available in India and elsewhere features an Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset that has a quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 cluster and a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 cluster making it an octa-core. This version contains a PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU and 2 GB of RAM.
9 **Lenovo K900**
The new Lenovo K900 is slim, elegant and powerful. It packs the latest Intel Atom Z2580 processor, a dual core chip, which runs up to 2.0 GHz and utilizes Intel Hyper-Threading technology to boost performance and efficiency. This powerful processor is paired with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU and 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. Other specifications include a 5.5 inch IPS display with Full HD 1080p resolution, a 13 MP camera with an industry-leading Sony Exmor BSI sensor and 32 GB of internal storage with no provision to expand it.
8 **Apple iPhone 5C**
iPhone 5C is the slightly lower-end version of Apples iconic flagship device, the iPhone 5S. But deterrent to that fact is its impressive hardware. This device houses an ARM v7 based dual-core processor that is clocked at 1.3 GHz and is paired with a PowerVR SGX 543MP3 GPU that has 3 graphics cores. It comes in 16 GB and 32 GB variants and has 1 GB of RAM. Other specifications include a 4-inch IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 326; a feature loaded 8 megapixel camera on the rear and a 2 megapixel snapper on the front. Similar to bigger brother the 5C also cover a wide range of LTE bands.
7 **LG G2**
The LG G2 has a top-of-the line quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 processor which is paired with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. This superfast phone is shipped with a large 5.2 inch True HD-IPS screen and an excellent 13 MP camera that is blazing fast and is capable of recording Full HD 1080p videos. The gadget runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, and comes in 16/32 GB variants, to enhance the music and video experience, it features a 24-bit/192kHz audio. And some of the other noticeable innovative changes are the physical buttons which have been moved to the rear, which is a first.
6 **HTC One Max**
The One Max packs a powerful Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 chipset which comprises of a quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 processor and an Adreno 320 GPU. The Phablet features a 5.9-inch Super LCD3 Full HD display that has a pixel density of 373, and like the companys flagship mobile, HTC One, the One Max features a 4MP UltraPixel camera on its back capable but lacks the optical image stabilization. The device comes with 16GB or 32GB onboard memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB using a microSD card and has a non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery.
5 **Google Nexus 5**
Nexus 5 being one of the most eagerly awaited Smartphone of the year lived up to its expectations. This flagship Android Smartphone has an impressive Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset which contains quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 processor and an Adreno 330 GPU; this is backed up by 2 GB of RAM. The device features a beautiful 4.95-inch True HD IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920p and a pixel density of 445 which is guarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Nexus 5 is the first device to be shipped with Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and is now upgradable to v4.4.2.
4 **Sony Xperia Z1**
Sony added another excellent phone to its Xperia line in the form of Xperia Z1. The gadget is driven by quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 processor that is coupled with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. The device boasts a powerful 20.7 megapixel rear camera that is capable of recording videos at Full HD 1080p resolution, a 5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920p, and 16 GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB via microSD. One more exciting aspect of this Sony Smartphone is that, it is waterproof and dust-resistant!
3 **Apple iPhone 5S**
iPhone 5Ss launch was the most awaited Smartphone event of the year. This exquisite device is the first Smartphone to support all the global LTE bands. From a hardware perspective, the 5S features an all new 64-bit A7 chip that is clocked at 1.3 GHz, this is paired with a PowerVR G6430 GPU that has four graphics cores and 1 GB of RAM. On paper, this makes the iPhone 5S the fastest phone in terms of raw performance, but to a user the noticeable difference that comes from the 64-bit chip is not significant. This Smartphone runs iOS 7 that is upgradable to iOS 7.0.4, features a beautiful 4-inch IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 326, an improved 8MP iSight camera that has a 1/3-inch sensor that is capable of Full HD 1080p recording, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
2 **Samsung Galaxy Note 3**
The Galaxy Note 3 is a bigger phablet and packs better specs than its older sibling, Note 2. The device similar to the Galaxy S4 comes in two different variants; the LTE version uses a 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor and an Adreno 330 GPU whereas the GSM version has a 1.9 GHz octa-core Exynos 5120 chip and a Mali-T628 MP6 GPU. Both the versions have 3 GB of RAM and offers up to 64 GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to another 64 GB via microSD. The device ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), a big 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920, a feature filled 13 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, both of which are capable of recording videos at Full HD 1080p resolution.
1 **Nokia Lumia 1520**
The Lumia 1520 is the Finnish manufacturers latest flagship device and is the first ever phablet from Nokia. It packs a powerful quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 processor that is paired with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM, and runs Windows Phone 8 Black (latest update from Nokia) for an OS. The device features an exciting 6-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, an excellent 20 megapixel PureView rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization that has a 1/2.5-inch sensor and a 1.2 megapixel secondary camera. It also features 32 GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 64 GB, a non-removable 3400 mAh Li-Ion battery, while offering NFC and wireless charging.
10 **Samsung Galaxy S4**
This flagship device of Samsung is one of the most successful devices of 2013. The S4 comes in two variants, one of which has a quad-core processor and the other one has an octa-core processor. The North American version features a quad-core 1.9 GHz Krat 300 that is paired with an Adreno 320 GPU and 2 GB of RAM, this version is also available in most of Europe and part of Asia. The International version that is available in India and elsewhere features an Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset that has a quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 cluster and a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 cluster making it an octa-core. This version contains a PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU and 2 GB of RAM.
9 **Lenovo K900**
The new Lenovo K900 is slim, elegant and powerful. It packs the latest Intel Atom Z2580 processor, a dual core chip, which runs up to 2.0 GHz and utilizes Intel Hyper-Threading technology to boost performance and efficiency. This powerful processor is paired with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU and 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. Other specifications include a 5.5 inch IPS display with Full HD 1080p resolution, a 13 MP camera with an industry-leading Sony Exmor BSI sensor and 32 GB of internal storage with no provision to expand it.
8 **Apple iPhone 5C**
iPhone 5C is the slightly lower-end version of Apples iconic flagship device, the iPhone 5S. But deterrent to that fact is its impressive hardware. This device houses an ARM v7 based dual-core processor that is clocked at 1.3 GHz and is paired with a PowerVR SGX 543MP3 GPU that has 3 graphics cores. It comes in 16 GB and 32 GB variants and has 1 GB of RAM. Other specifications include a 4-inch IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 326; a feature loaded 8 megapixel camera on the rear and a 2 megapixel snapper on the front. Similar to bigger brother the 5C also cover a wide range of LTE bands.
7 **LG G2**
The LG G2 has a top-of-the line quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 processor which is paired with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. This superfast phone is shipped with a large 5.2 inch True HD-IPS screen and an excellent 13 MP camera that is blazing fast and is capable of recording Full HD 1080p videos. The gadget runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, and comes in 16/32 GB variants, to enhance the music and video experience, it features a 24-bit/192kHz audio. And some of the other noticeable innovative changes are the physical buttons which have been moved to the rear, which is a first.
6 **HTC One Max**
The One Max packs a powerful Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon 600 chipset which comprises of a quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 processor and an Adreno 320 GPU. The Phablet features a 5.9-inch Super LCD3 Full HD display that has a pixel density of 373, and like the companys flagship mobile, HTC One, the One Max features a 4MP UltraPixel camera on its back capable but lacks the optical image stabilization. The device comes with 16GB or 32GB onboard memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB using a microSD card and has a non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery.
5 **Google Nexus 5**
Nexus 5 being one of the most eagerly awaited Smartphone of the year lived up to its expectations. This flagship Android Smartphone has an impressive Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset which contains quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 processor and an Adreno 330 GPU; this is backed up by 2 GB of RAM. The device features a beautiful 4.95-inch True HD IPS display with a resolution of 1080x1920p and a pixel density of 445 which is guarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Nexus 5 is the first device to be shipped with Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and is now upgradable to v4.4.2.
4 **Sony Xperia Z1**
Sony added another excellent phone to its Xperia line in the form of Xperia Z1. The gadget is driven by quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 processor that is coupled with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. The device boasts a powerful 20.7 megapixel rear camera that is capable of recording videos at Full HD 1080p resolution, a 5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920p, and 16 GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB via microSD. One more exciting aspect of this Sony Smartphone is that, it is waterproof and dust-resistant!
3 **Apple iPhone 5S**
iPhone 5Ss launch was the most awaited Smartphone event of the year. This exquisite device is the first Smartphone to support all the global LTE bands. From a hardware perspective, the 5S features an all new 64-bit A7 chip that is clocked at 1.3 GHz, this is paired with a PowerVR G6430 GPU that has four graphics cores and 1 GB of RAM. On paper, this makes the iPhone 5S the fastest phone in terms of raw performance, but to a user the noticeable difference that comes from the 64-bit chip is not significant. This Smartphone runs iOS 7 that is upgradable to iOS 7.0.4, features a beautiful 4-inch IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 326, an improved 8MP iSight camera that has a 1/3-inch sensor that is capable of Full HD 1080p recording, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
2 **Samsung Galaxy Note 3**
The Galaxy Note 3 is a bigger phablet and packs better specs than its older sibling, Note 2. The device similar to the Galaxy S4 comes in two different variants; the LTE version uses a 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor and an Adreno 330 GPU whereas the GSM version has a 1.9 GHz octa-core Exynos 5120 chip and a Mali-T628 MP6 GPU. Both the versions have 3 GB of RAM and offers up to 64 GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to another 64 GB via microSD. The device ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), a big 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920, a feature filled 13 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, both of which are capable of recording videos at Full HD 1080p resolution.
1 **Nokia Lumia 1520**
The Lumia 1520 is the Finnish manufacturers latest flagship device and is the first ever phablet from Nokia. It packs a powerful quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 processor that is paired with an Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM, and runs Windows Phone 8 Black (latest update from Nokia) for an OS. The device features an exciting 6-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, an excellent 20 megapixel PureView rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization that has a 1/2.5-inch sensor and a 1.2 megapixel secondary camera. It also features 32 GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 64 GB, a non-removable 3400 mAh Li-Ion battery, while offering NFC and wireless charging.
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