Is Samsung tying out smartphone prototypes with 3GB of RAM?

Within the last year, We've seen more and more smartphones sporting 2GB of RAM which has made way for a better user experience. However a SamMobile tipster is reporting that Samsung is now testing phones with 3GB of RAM.

The tipster sent the image featured at the top of this post to SamMobile, it depicts what looks to be devices with "3Gb RAM" stickers on, not only that but they're also button-less which unlike the Galaxy Nexus has never been featured on a Samsung device to this day.

If this image is true, it looks like Samsung could be trying out new hardware for their future line up (inc. Galaxy SIV).

China bound Nokia Lumia 510 spotted...

Looks like Nokia is preparing a low-end device for China, the device seen above is said to be named the Lumia 510 and run Windows Phone 7.8. Design wise, the phones front looks similar to the HTC 7 Mozart and the back is minimalistic with the camera, Nokia branding and drilled holes being the only aesthetic features.

Specs wise, the device will house a 4-inch display with WVGA resoution (480x800), powered by a single-core processor clocked at 800MHz with 256MB of RAM. Camera's include a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera but no front-facing camera. No details have been leaked about the internal storage however, the storage won't be expandable due to WP7.8 constraints.

As ever, leaks are leaks and some aren't accurate so don't rely on this leak delivering. When the device does eventually get announced I'd say it'll be priced around £120-£165.

Asus PadFone successor to come with quad-core and 2GB of RAM?

Remember that phone that turned into a tablet that turned into a netbook? Yes, the Asus PadFone! Well, it's successor may already be in development. Benchmarks have shown up sporting the "PadFone 2" name along with some specs including a quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM running Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich".

The details are very credible since the last PadFone sported a dual-core Qualcomm processor therefore a quad-core processor would be an obvious upgrade to the device. Bare in mind, the actual device is yet to be announced so don't rely on these details delivering. 

Oppo to make 5-inch 1080p smartphone...

Oppo -the same company who made the incredibly thin Finder, is looking to make a 5-inch smartphone, altbough the screen size is crazy and this was evident in reviews of the infamous 1st generation of Galaxy Note. The display will be packing a 1080p resolution making pixel density a whopping 441PPI beating the iPhone 5's 326PPI by a long shot.

Not only is the screen crazy, the phone will feature Qualcomm's quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor a.k.a the same processor that blew away the competition with crazy benchmarks when it was revealed, this processor will run Android 4.1 out of the box very well.

Until the device is official unveiled, we can only dream and wait but just imagine if you could have the thinness of the Finder as well as all of these specs? It'd dominate the smartphone industry.

Lenovo outs waterproof Android phone...

Today, Lenovo has announced a new waterproof (IP67 certified) Android smartphone called the A660, not only is the phone waterproof, it also has dual-sim capability and runs Android 4.0 which is a bonus. The design of the handset is nice looking surprisingly similar to Sony's Xperia Tipo having four capacitive buttons below the display and several colour choices available.

Specs wise, it packs a 4-inch WVGA resoution (480x800) display, powered by a dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz with 1GB of RAM which runs Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich". Camera's on the device include a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA resolution front-facing camera for video calls, internal storage hasn't been stated but expect around 8GB.

Availability of the device is limited as the device has only been confirmed for China, it'd be great to see this device be available globally. The specs are ideal for someone who isn't waning to spend loads of money on a smartphone but wants a decent one.

Lenovo 5-inch smartphone announced...

Lenovo have announced that they will be entering into the "phablet" market, with their new 5-inch smartphone named the LePhone K860. The phone is being called a "music phone" by Lenovo which presumably means that the phone will have some sort of sound enhancement.

The device itself is 9.6mm thick and packs a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720x1280, powered by Samsung's quad-core Exynos processor clocked at 1.4GHz with 1GB of RAM. Camera's include a 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling. There has been no word of how much internal memory storage the device has but it has a 2,250mAh battery and runs on Android 4.0.4.

Philips outs dual-sim W732 Droid...

Philips is not one of those companies you'd think was a smartphone producer, but they are and today they have unveiled a dual-sim compatible Android smartphone, the W732. The smartphone is set to make a debut in China and Russia with no word on international release as of yet.

The smartphone packs a WVGA (480x800) 4.3-inch IPS display, powered by a single-core MediaTek MT6575 processor clocked at 1GHz with 1GB of RAM. The device has one camera which is a 5-megapixel rear-facing one. Other than that they phone runs Android 4.0 and has a huge 2,400mAh battery.

ZTE & Virgin Mobile announce Kis

ZTE & Virgin Mobile have teamed up to announce a new budget friendly smartphone, the Kis. The Kis is going to retail for only £49.99 on PAYG and for that price offers some relatively good specs. I mean compare this to a Galaxy Ace which is about £110 currently and you'll know what I mean. 

Now for the specs, the Kis offers up a 3.5-inch HVGA (320x480) display, powered by a single core 800MHz processor with 256MB of RAM. The device only has one camera, a 3.15MP rear-facing camera with auto focus. The device has 512MB of internal storage that can be expanded using a MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB). The device runs on Android 2.3 and won't get Android 4.0 due to hardware compatibility. Battery capacity is a cool 1400mAh which should keep the phone running for a couple of days depending on usage.

Compared to Motorola's MotoSmart which was just revealed yesterday, this device has the upper edge when it comes to market potential due to it's low price. Another thing to note is that if you buy this phone, you get 1GB of Internet for every month for a year.

Motorola introduces entry-level MotoSmart...

Today, Motorola has introduced a entry-level Android smartphone, the Motosmart. This phone doesn't have much to shout about given it's specs however it's going to retail in the U.K. for £99.99 on PAYG or £7 on a pay monthly contract which justifies the low level specs featured.

The phone packs a 3.5-inch QVGA (320x480) display powered by a single-core Qualcomm (MSM7227 to be exact) processor clocked at 600MHz with 512MB of RAM. The phone has a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera that lacks a flash. There is 165MB of internal storage with a MicroSD slot to expand it by up to 32GB. The phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and won't be updated due to hardware incompatibility. The 1400mAh battery should see this phone lasting approximately 2/3 days depending on usage.

This is a great phone at a fantastic price but Huawei's G300 from Vodafone which is available at the same price on PAYG (and even cheaper now) gives you more value for money. However Motorola's MotoSwitch  software makes this an ideal choice for first time smartphone buyers.

Sony announce Xperia Miro...

Days after Sony posted a countdown on their Facebook page saying a new Xperia smartphone would be announced when it hit zero, the count down has apparently struck zero meaning that the company has announced it's new smartphone.

Meet the Xperia Miro, looking to be a entry-level device it packs a 3.5-inch display, 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and comes with Android 4.0 out of the box. The Miro is a social orientated device sporting some software mods that Sony have made to make the user more in touch with social networks.

Sony Announces Xperia Go and Acro S smartphones...

Sony has just announced two more additions to their Xperia line up, the Xperia Go and Acro S. Both of which are said to ship in Q3 of 2012. Both handsets are waterproof but have relatively good specs.

The Xperia Go sports a 3.5-inch LED backlit LCD display with a resolution of 320x480, the device runs a Dual-core 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM. The device runs on Android 2.3 out of the box but is planned to be upgraded to Android 4.0 shortly after release. The device boasts a 5MP rear-facing camera and comes with 8GBs of internal storage.

The Xperia Acro S sounds like a flagship device and it sure could be with it's specs. The Acro S packs a LED backlit LCD display with a resolution of 720x1280, it runs a Dual-core 1.5GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. This device runs Android 4.0 out of the box and will most likely be able to see Jelly Bean (next android). The device boasts a 12MP rear-facing camera with a 1.3MP front-facing camera and comes with 16GB of internal storage.

Both phones a IP67 certified allowing them to be waterproof for up to 1m for 30mins. So, if your wanting a near-enough top end smartphone you could get the Acro S or if your looking for a budget smartphone but wnt it to be waterproof, get the Go.

RUMOUR: LG "D1L"

An anonymous LG official has been cited in a report confirming that the company is "developing a phone with a project name D1L" This smartphone will apparently go on to compete with the Galaxy S3 and HTC One X when it's thought to start shipping in May.

The D1L is said to sport a 4.7inch screen with a resolution of 720x1,280-pixels, similar resolution to what the Galaxy S3 is said to feature. The D1L will be powered by a dual core 1.5Ghz Snapdragon S4 processor and will be LG's first handset to feature Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich".

What do you think of this new smartphone? Will you be getting it?