Quad core processors are processors or chips that contain four cores or independent units that work in decoding and executing the instructions of the central processing unit (CPU). Each of these cores in a quad-core processor are capable of running multiple instructions all at the same time, thus boosting the speed of programs, especially those that are compatible with parallel processing. These days, majority of the most popular mobile phones introduced in the market come with high power quad core processors. This is the reason why Android phones and other Smart phones rarely experience lags when performing tasks such as playing games with high graphics. They are also manufactured with high power random access memory (RAM) so they can store more programs than mobile phones with low power RAM. Here is a list of the top 10 quad core mobile devices sold in the market this 2013:
10. Huawei Ascend P2
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Huwawei is among the newest, lightest and slimmest in the line up of quad core mobile phones in the market today. Manufactured by China-based Company Huawei, this 8.4-mm thin mobile phone has quad core 1.5 GHz processor and runs on Huawei K3V2 chipset. It is also compatible with1GB of internal RAM. Huawei Ascend P2 has 4.7 inch display, which means that it can support 720×1280 pixels and 312 pixel density images. It also boasts of its Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Protection which makes it highly damage-resistant. It has 13MP primary camera and 1.3 MP secondary camera, so it can capture and produce photos that can be as clear as those captured by actual digital cameras.
9. HTC Butterfly
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HTC Butterfly is a quad core mobile device that involves a quad core 1.5 GHz Krait processor and Adreno 320 GPU. Packed with its 2GB RAM, this phone has one of the sharpest and most brilliant displays with its five-inch super LCD3 HD capacitive touch screen that can support up to 1080 x 1920 pixels and 441 ppi pixel density images. Like the Huawei Ascend P2, it also comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Protection. Its primary camera is 8 MP and its secondary camera is 2.1 MP. When this phone is purchased, it comes with a preinstalled Android OS V4.1 that can be upgraded to Android 4.2. HTC butterfly is considered as one of the most powerful quad core mobile phones that can be found in the market today.
8. HTC One X
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HTC One X is one of the very few mobile phones today that can boast of its lag free performance. Manufactured with quad core 1.5 GHz processor that has ULP GE Force and Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, HTC One X has one GB internal RAM and a 4.7-inch super IPS LCS 2 capacitive touch screen. Its internal memory totalling 16 GB -32GB is expandable with the use of an external SD card. The preinstalled Android OS V4.0 operating system of a newly bought HTC One X is also upgradable to Android OS V4.1.The capacitive touch screen of this phone supports 720 x 1280 pixels and 312 ppi pixel density so it displays photos that are less-grainy. Its primary camera is 8MP while its secondary camera is 2 MP.
7. Samsung Galaxy Note II
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Known for being one of the best selling Android phones in the market today, Samsung Galaxy Note II has a quad core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 processor and comes with a Mali- 400MP GPU and Exynos 4412 Quad chipset. Its 2GB RAM allows it to store and be installed with more programs than other phones. Among the defining features of Samsung Galaxy Note II is its 5.5 inch display, which is the largest among all other quad core mobile phones. This phone also comes with an S Pen Stylus and a 5.5 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen that supports 720 x 1280 pixels and 267 ppi pixel density images. Its primary camera has a standard capacity of 8 MP while its secondary camera has 2 MP.
6. Samsung Galaxy S III
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The last Samsung flagship mobile device, Samsung Galaxy SIII is the best selling Android phone in the world and has processor specifications that are very much similar to those of Notell phones. It has a quad core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 that has 400 MP GPY and Exynos 4412 quad chipset. Unlike Samsung Galaxy Note II that has 2 GM RAM, Samsung Galaxy SIII has just 1 GB of RAM. Its AMOLED capacitive touch screen is 4.8-inch and its preinstalled operating system of Android OS 4.1 can be upgraded to Android OS 4.2. This Android phone is also packaged with Li-lon 2100 MAH battery which can last for an entire day.
5. LG Nexus 4
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Considered as the best quad core mobile phone to buy for cell phone users who are into buying a non-modified version of the latest Android phones, LG Nexus 4 is the flagship phone of Google Android and is touted by cell phone developers as the “perfect phone” because of its capability to upgrade automatically and at high speeds. It runs a Quad core 1.5 GHz Krait processor, with an Adreno 320 GPU and a Qualcomm APQ 8064 Snapdragon chipset. Its 4.7-inch capacitive touch screen supports 768 x 1280 pixels and 318 ppi pixel density images and is branded as True HD IPS Plus. LG Nexus 4 has a RAM of 2 GB that allows the Android Vanilla version to execute commands smoothly and fast.
4. LG Optimus G Pro
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A threat to the Samsung Note segment, LG Optimus G Pro involves features that can outrival other quad core Smart phones in the market. It has the most powerful processor, a sharp and high definition display, and long battery life. This quad core mobile phone comes with quad core 1.7 GHz RAM and a 5.5 inch True Full HD IPS LCD capacitive touch screen that can support 1080 x 1920 pixels as well as 401 ppi pixel density images. Its front camera is a good 13 MP and its secondary camera is 2.1 MP. Its powerful Li-Po 3140 MAH battery allows it to have an extended battery life that can last for a couple of days. It runs on Android OS V4.1 though there have been several talks that it will be upgraded soon to Android V4.2.
3. HTC One
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The largest flagship phone of the HTC segment, HTC One is considered by techies as the most beautiful Android handset in the market today. This quad core mobile phone comes with Quad core 1.7 GHz Krait 300, which has an Adreno 320 GPU just like the LG Optimus G Pro. However, it uses Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 as its chipset and it has a total internal ram of 2 GB. Like most quad core mobile phones, it also comes with a 4.7 inch super LCD 3 capacitive touch screen display that can support 1080 x 1920 pixels and an astounding 469 ppi pixels density images. It also boasts of its Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Protection which works in the resistance of shock and damages.
2. Sony Xperia Z/ZL
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Sony Xperia is one of the two latest quad core mobile devices with Android operating system released by Sony. It runs on quad core 1.5 GHz Krait and Adreno 320 GPU, plus Qualcomm MDM 9215M or AP Q8054 chipset that supports up to 2 GB of RAM. It has a larger touch screen display of 5 inches and has a 13 MP primary camera. While this mobile phone runs on Android OS V4 1.2, its operating system can still be upgraded to Android OS VS 1.4. Among its most popular features is its being water resistant.
1. Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest release of Samsung, with built-in features that allows users to utilize its entire suite of quad core processors advantageously. Dubbed today as the leader in Quad core Android phones, Samsung Galaxy S4 has a quad core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 and a Power VR SGX 544 MP3 GPU and Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset. Like Sony Xperia, its 5 inch touch screen display supports 1080 x 1920 pixels and 441 ppi pixels density images. This mobile phone comes with a preinstalled operating system that can be upgraded to Android OS V5.0 in the near future.