Best iPhone 5 alternatives

Don't want an Apple iPhone 5? Here's the best smartphones you can buy instead!

Are you sick of the Apple hype? Don't want an iPhone 5 and looking for something different?

If you're not planning to buy an iPhone 5 but are in the market for a new smartphone, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of valid alternatives.

Choices include Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note II, the HTC One, the Sony Xperia Z, and the Nokia Lumia 920, just to name just a few.

Click through on each phone below to read our comprehensive review or preview of these iPhone 5 alternatives.

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HTC One

The HTC One is one of the best designed phones we've ever used. It has an outstanding display and offers fast and smooth performance. However, its battery life is below average, its new camera technology isn't a revolution and the tile-based 'BlinkFeed' home screen won't suit all users.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 4th April, 2013
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • HTC
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.25
  • $ 768.00
  • Pros:
  • Excellent hardware design
  • Fast and smooth performance
  • Outstanding screen
  • Cons:
  • Below average battery life
  • Camera not spectacular
  • Odd button layout
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