Here´s a brief look this year´s so far best releases of Android phones.

Some of them have already set the trend that will continue the rest of the releases of the year in which probably let us see higher resolution screens and quad-core processors.

2012 Best Android Mobile Phones

Samsung Galaxy S3

After a long wait expectaticas loaded and rumors, Samsung introduced the new Samsung Galaxy S3 in an event called Unpacked 2012 which was held in London on May 3.

The Galaxy Samsung S3 incorporated a lot of developments and new applications from which stands out a large display  screen of 4.8 inch type HD 720p Super AMOLED that offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 4 Quad processor Exynos 1.4GHz quad-core, and the last operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz interface 4.0.

  • Dimensions 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
  • Weight 133 g
  • Super AMOLEDScreen  capacitive touchscreen,, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.8 inches
  • Gorilla Glass 2
  • Visual activity recognition Smart Stay
  • microSD Card slot up to 64GB
  • Memoria interna de 16GB/32GB/64GB
  •  RAM de 1GB
  • Processor Exynos 4 Quad quad-core 1.4 GHz, GPU Mali 400MP
  • Features GPRS Clase 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots)
  • 8 MP camera, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, flash LED, geo-tagging, video 1080p@30fps
  • 1.9MP front camera 720p@30fps
  • MicroSIM support
  • GPS with A-GPS support
  • 3G HSDPA 21Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
  • 4G HSPA+/LTE
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi Direct; DLNA; Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth v4.0 A2DP, EDR
  • Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery

HTC One X

The One X HTC became the first phone manufacturer to bring a quad-core processor. This possesses a Nvidia Tegra 3 running in the HTC Sense user interface on Android 4.0 4.0 ICS factory.

  • Size: 134.4 x 69.9 x 9.3 mm
  • Wieght130 g
  • Screen S-LCD2 IPS touchscreen, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 pulgadas
  • 32GB internal memmory
  • 1GB RAM
  • Processor: Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core 1.5GHz, GPU ULP GeForce
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • HTC Sense v4.0
  •  MP camera, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, flash LED, geo-tagging
  • Video 1080p@30fps stereo
  • Front camera 1.3MP 720p
  • GPS cwith A-GPS support
  • EDGE
  • 3G HSDPA 14.4Mbps/ HSUPA 5.76Mbps
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA
  • Bluetooth v4.0 A2DP
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery

HTC One S

With just 7.8mm thick the HTC One S is one of the markets. slimmest devices This is the device of “midrange” of the One line, and is the first device to be compatible with the new cards MicroSim.

Monocoque design is available in two versions: ceramic and metal and gradient metal. The metal ceramic version was performed using an electrochemical process.

  • Dimensions 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm
  • Weight 119.5 g
  • Super Screen AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 pixels, 4.3 inches
  • 16GB Internal Memory
  • 1GB RAM
  • Qualcomm MSM8260A processor 1.5GHz dual-core, GPU Adreno 225
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • HTC Sense v4.0
  • Camera 8 MP, 3264 × 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
  • 1080p @ 30fps stereo
  • 1.3MP front camera 720p
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • EDGE
  • 3G HSDPA 42.2Mbps / HSUPA
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA
  • Bluetooth v4.0 A2DP
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Li-Ion battery 1650 mAh

 HTC One V

The HTC One V is the cheapest HTC Range One device but it would be unfair to treat it as a low-end phone, as this possesses a 1 GHz processor and a 5 megapixel camera capable of recording HD video at 720p.

Like other devices in the range, comes with the user interface HTC Sense 4.0 and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

  • Dimensions 120.3 x 59.7 x 9.2 mm
  • Weight 115 g
  • S-LCD2 screen, 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches
  • MicroSD slot up to 32GB
  • 4GB internal memory
  • 512MB RAM
  • 1GHz processor
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • HTC Sense 4.0
  • Camera 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, LED flash
  • Video at 720p
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • EDGE
  • 3G HSDPA / HSUPA
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
  • Bluetooth v4.0 A2DP
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Li-Ion battery 1500 mAh

Huawei Ascend D Quad

The Huawei Ascend D Quad is a device comparable to HTC One X which has a quad-core processor, but instead of using a chip from NVIDIA or Qualcomm processor uses a specially developed by Huawei K32V.

With a 4.5 inch screen is somewhat smaller than the HTC One X, but still it is a generous size to play games and watch movies in high definition thanks to its 1280 x 720 pixels and 330 ppi.

  • Dimensions 129 x 64 x 8.9 mm
  • Weight 130 g
  • LCD + IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.5 inches
  • Sound Dolby Mobile 3.0 Plus
  • MicroSD slot up to 32GB
  • 8GB internal memory
  • 1GB RAM
  • Huawei K3V2 Processor 1.5 GHz quad-core
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Camera 8 MP, 3264 × 2448 pixels, autofocus, dual LED flash
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • 1.3MP front camera 720p
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • EDGE
  • 21Mbps 3G HSDPA / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA
  • Bluetooth v3.0 A2DP, HS
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Li-Ion battery 1800 mAh

LG Optimus 4X HD

After a 2011 a little off, LG returns to the charge with the launch of LG Optimus 4X, an incredible mobile phone, with only 8.9mm thick, has a quad-core processor and a 4.7-inch screen.

  • Dimensions 8.9 mm
  • weight 130g
  • HD-IPS LCD, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches
  • MicroSD slot up to 32GB
  • 16GB Internal Memory
  • 1GB RAM
  • NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core 1.5 GHz, ULP GeForce GPU
  • Camera 8 MP, 3264 × 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, touch focus
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • 1.3MP front camera 720p
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • EDGE Class 12
  • 21Mbps 3G HSDPA / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA
  • Bluetooth v3.0 A2DP
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2150mAh Li-Ion Battery

Sony Xperia S

The Sony Xperia S is the first phone of the firm after the dissolution of the agreement with Ericsson. This has a 4.3 inch display with HD resolution and stunning pixel density.

Although already available in the market, which stands as a worthy competitor to the Samsung S2 Galaxy, does not have the latest version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich, but we must recognize that its design is really beautiful.

  • Dimensions 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
  • Weight 144 g
  • LCD display with LED backlight, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.3 inches
  • 16GB/32GB internal memory
  • 1GB RAM
  • Qualcomm MSM8260 processor 1.5GHz dual-core, GPU Adreno 220
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 12 MP camera, 4000 × 3000 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, 3D panoramic photos
  • 1080p @ 30fps, continuous autofocus, video light
  • Front camera with 720p video @ 30fps
  • support MicroSim
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • EDGE up to 237kbps
  • 14.4 Mbps 3G HSDPA / HSUPA 5.8 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n; DNLA
  • Bluetooth v2.1 A2DP, EDR
  • microUSB 2.0, HS
  • NFC
  • Li-Ion battery 1750 mAh

Meizu MX Quad-core

Although it was introduced last year, the Meizu M9 newly got on sale in January this year. This is a high-end terminal that presents itself as the successor to the Meizu M9 and is available in a model with dual-core processor and a quad core.

The quad-core version was announced this year, and is known as Meizu MX Quad-core. This carries an Exynos A9 processor manufactured by Samsung that allows you to decrease by 20% the CPU resource consumption despite increasing the number of cores.

  • Dimensions 121.1 × 63.3 × 10.3 mm
  • weight 139g
  • Quad-core Processor ARM Exynos Cortez-A-9
  • Mali-400MP GPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Interana of 32GB/64 GB memory
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • 8MP Camera 3264 × 2448 pixels
  • Secondary camera VGA
  • ASV screen, 640 x 960, 4.0 inches
  • Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Li-Ion battery 1700 mAh

Panasonic Eluga Power

The Panasonic ELUGA power launched at the Mobile World Congress is distinguished at first sight for its 5-inch LCD screen offering a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

But in addition, this device features a powerful dual-core processor at 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 and a fast charging system can charge your battery to 50% of 1.800mAh in just 30 minutes and 80% in 57 minutes.

  • Dimensions 136 x 70 x 9.6 mm
  • Weight 133 g
  • LCD screen, 720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches
  • Certification IP57, dust and water resistant
  • SlotmicroSD, up to 32GB
  • 8GB internal memory
  • 1GB RAM
  • MSM8270 Qualcomm Snapdragon processor dual-core 1.5GHz, Adreno 225 GPU
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Camera 8 MP, 3264 × 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • secondary camera
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • EDGE
  • 3G HSDPA 14.4Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA
  • Bluetooth v3.0 A2DP, EDR
  • microUSB 2.0
  • NFC support
  • Li-Ion battery 1800 mAh

That’s it, if you think you a device that has already been officially announced is missing and deserves to be on this list, please let us know in the comments.