Samsung, LG, BlackBerry Handsets Take On iPhone at IFA

Samsung, LG, BlackBerry Handsets Take On iPhone at IFA

By Nathan Eddy

Galaxy Note 3 Makes Its Debut

The Note 3 has been confirmed for U.S. carriers AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular and T-Mobile, and will hit shops on Sept. 25 in more than 140 countries.

Note 3 Smartphone Packs a Punch

The Note 3 sports a 5.7-inch, full high-definition screen, a slight boost from the Note 2’s 5.5-inch display while also being thinner and lighter than the Note 2.

Sony Xperia Z1 Boasts Aluminum Body

The smartphone has a 5-inch, full HD (1080p) display, encased in a one-piece aluminum housing, as well as a 20-megapixel camera.

LG G2 Features HD Screen

The G2 features a 5.2-inch, 1080p IPS screen and is in the running to be the first Snapdragon 800-powered smartphone to reach U.S. stores.

G2 Puts Buttons on the Back

LG performed a button transplant, putting three on the back of the device, where it is betting consumers will find them more convenient to use.

Huawei Ascend P6 Brings Color to the Competition

Featuring a 3D display, the Ascend P6 is available in four colors and also boasts a 4.7-inch HD display and an 8-megapixel camera with macro capability.

Galaxy Mega Pushes Boundaries

This phablet measures 6.6 inches by 3.5 inches by 0.3 inch and boasts a huge 6.3-inch display. It is available in the U.S. for $150 with a two-year contract through AT&T.

BlackBerry Q5 Keeps on Truckin’

While the company’s future is far from certain, the Q5 continues the BlackBerry legacy of featuring a tactile keyboard—but will it be enough?

Q5 Offers Work/Life Balance

The Balance feature lets users access their personal email and apps, without compromising work data and use.

Galaxy Tab 3 Attracts Attention

Samsung used a 1,280-by-800 (WXGA) TFT LCD panel for the Tab 3 8.0, and the tablet runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.