While 1080p smartphones tend to be the “latest and greatest” thing to hit the Android world, the biggest Android handset maker, Samsung of course, currently doesn’t offer anything with such a high-end display. Or do they? A user agent profile has now surfaced for the Samsung SGH-i337, a mysterious device that packs a 1080p display.

Based on past rumors we have long believed Samsung is gearing up for a 4.99-inch 1080p Samsung Galaxy S4, could this in fact be it? Based on the naming convention, if it is, this is the AT&T version.

Previous rumors indicate the Samsung Galaxy S4 will launch as the GT-i9500, with features like Full HD and an Exynos 5 Octa processor onboard. So you have to wonder, what exactly is the SGH-i337? A special AT&T version, or perhaps an entirely new AT&T exclusive with a 1080p display? What do you think?

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We’ve been hearing rumors about the LG Optimus G2 for a while now, and now we have some specs and a leaked slide to go with the prior claims. Interestingly enough, the device leaked is not called the Optimus G2, instead bearing the name “Optimus G Pro”.

The G Pro has pretty decent specs, though nothing that revolutionary outside of perhaps the 5-inch 1080p display. The phone itself is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro at 1.7GHz with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space. There is also LTE, a 3,000mAh battery and a 13MP back cam, 2.4MP front cam and Android Jelly Bean.

We even have supposed measurements, which have the phone at 139 x 70 x 10.1mm and weighing in at 160 grams.

Keep in mind that this phone is destined for Japan’s DoCoMo service, and we have no clue if it is actually going to be released to other markets like the United States anytime soon (or even ever). We also don’t know if this is the Optimus G2 or if LG is planning on branching out with multiple Optimus G lines go forward.

What do you think of the Optimus G Pro based on what we (think we) know so far? Interested in seeing it come to your local area or not?

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Intel has boasted that their new Atom chips are going to be a worthy competitor, but we’ve not seen any proof of their new chips in action. Until now, that is. Lenovo’s IdeaPhone K900 comes equipped with a 2GHz dual core Atom processor by Intel, and it’s bagged some impressive stats on AnTuTu’s benchmarking app.

Scores were ranging from 25,000 to 27,000 on the benchmarking app, which when compared to other high end handsets, it’s certainly a large jump. In comparison to the Galaxy Note 2, which manages to score around 19,000 at its highest point, or HTC’s DNA, which racks up a still impressive score of 21,000 with the 1.5GHz S4 Pro Krait processor, there’s a huge noticeable difference.

However, what’s important to note is that these are just benchmark tests, and although it’s usually a fairly accurate way to measure hardware capabilities of the device, usage with the real thing may be a little different. That’s not to say the IdeaPhone will be lacking in anyway though, and it’s likely to run smoother than butter, although it’ll be hard to tell the difference between this and other phones simply because I think that the hardware in top-end  smartphones far surpasses what the operating system is capable of.

It’ll be interesting to see what Samsung’s new Octa eight-core big.LITTLE chip will score in AnTuTu, but it’s bound to be a fierce competitor with Intel and their new chipsets.

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Live in the US and wish you could get a hold of the HTC Droid DNA without having to sign up with Verizon? Your wish might soon be coming true. It seems that the HTC M7 is heading to CES, or so rumors say.

The M7 is believed to be the GSM version of the Droid DNA, and according to well-known leaker Football4PDA it will debut at CES.

This sounds a bit unlikely, since most HTC announcements of this nature wait until MWC, but HTC could be trying to upstage other high-end devices that will likely be shown at MWC by beating them to the punch.

The famed leaker also suggests the HTC M7 will have software buttons, not capacitive. So what do you think, if HTC does in fact unveil the M7 in a few days and it within a few months, would you consider it?

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We’ve known that ZTE is also working on a 5-inch 1080p smartphone for a little while now, but it seems that the first press shot of the ZTE Grand S has now surfaced.

Not much is known about ZTE’s phone, other than they are clearly aiming at a more premium market than most of their devices are targeted at. Considering most of the announced 1080p smartphones we’ve seen have had quad-core processors and around 2GB of RAM, it is probably safe to say this will be similarly equipped.

It is confirmed at this point that the ZTE Grand S will be making the rounds at CES 2013, so we will likely have much more information about the handset at that time.

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The three variations of this device are fundamentally the same, aside from their respective names and some slight differences in the wireless radios. The HTC Butterfly is the international variant that should be the most compatible with the most wireless networks around the world, so even if you’re not in the UK, this is great news if you’re a fan of high-powered gadgetry.

As a quick refresher, the HTC Butterfly comes with a 5-inch display boasting an impressive 1920×1080 pixel resolution. It will ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and feature the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 8MP main camera, and 2.1MP front camera. The listing on Expansys UK doesn’t have pricing information yet, so you will be placing that pre-order a little on the blind side.

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The specs are roughly on par with the Droid DNA (HTC J Butterfly), giving you a Qualcomm APQ8064 quad-core 1.5GHz processor and 2GB of RAM. There’s the impressive 5-inch 1080×1920 full HD display (441PPI), 16GB of internal storage, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and a beefy 2500mAh battery for extended life. It’s quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900) and quad-band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+ (850/1700/1900/2100), so it should be pretty world-friendly too. Rounding out the wireless radios are dual-band WiFi-N, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and NFC. And all this will be found in a remarkably slim package.

The official event for the Oppo Find 5 is scheduled to happen in Beijing on December 12, though it’s not yet clear when they are going to launch the phone in the United States. They are set up as Oppo USA, so their American ambitions are pretty clear. At $499 unsubsidized, this is one of the better spec’d unlocked smartphones for sure, though some people may be wary of the Oppo brand and would prefer to get the Nexus 4. It should be noted that the Oppo Find 5 appears to lack US-friendly LTE, though.

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Amazon Wireless is now offering the HTC Droid DNA for the bargain price of $149.99 with a two year service plan.  Verizon has the DNA listed at $199.99, so that’s a $50 savings over the normal price.

The HTC Droid DNA is the first full HD smartphone to be released in the US Market.  It sports a mammoth 5 inch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution.  The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad core CPU, 2GB of RAM and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and HTC Sense 4+ UI.

Get over there and snag yours at this door breaking price.  It’s great to see such an excellent holiday season deal this far after black Friday and Cyber Monday!

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Chalk this up to unconfirmed rumors for now, but word out of Korea is that the LG Optimus G2 will come with an impressive 5-inch 1080p display. This would follow in the footsteps of the HTC J Butterfly (Droid DNA), plus the rumored 5-incher on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4. This isn’t the first time that LG has gone to this size–you might remember the LG Vu–but this is the first 1080p smartphone from the Korean manufacturer.

Under the hood, we’re hearing that the Optimus G will come powered by a 2GHz Qualcomm chipset, though it’s unclear how many cores it will have. We’d guess that it’ll have 2GB of RAM and a hell of a camera, but I hope that they do improve the battery life over what we have now in the Optimus G.

According to MK Business News of Korea, the LG Optimus G2 will be ready for launch as early as May 2013. Given that timeline, it would not be all that far-fetched to at least see an announcement at CES in January.

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The 1080p smartphone revolution has begun. Oppo, Sharp and HTC are among some of the first to jump in with 1080p 5-inch smartphone. HTC even managed to unveil the first US-bound 1080p smartphone, the HTC Droid DNA. Apparently, things are about to get even more crowded as Sony and even Lenovo prepare to jump into the fray as well.

The Lenovo 1080p smartphone’s actual looks remain a mystery, though a few screenshots from Lenovo’s customized Android UI have been leaked. We don’t know the actual screen size, as a source reporting to Engadget would only say it has a screen size between 4.5 and 5.5-inches. Considering all the existing 1080p displays were are aware of are 5-inch, it’s pretty easy to take a guess here. The new Lenovo phone also sports dual-SIM connectivity, which is pretty common with many Chinese smartphones out there.

Not much else is known about the new Lenovo 1080p phone, though more than likely it will be Chinese (and perhaps Asian) market only. While Lenovo does reasonably well selling PCs and tablets in the United States and other markets, it seems to keep its phone efforts close to home.

Are you eager to get your hands on an 1080p smartphone of your own? Perhaps you are leaning towards the HTC Droid DNA?

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