The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the very first Android smartphone to be powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It highlights its 4.65 inch Super AMOLED display with Oleophobic coating. The phone can also take pride of its 5 mega pixel rear camera, 1.3 mega pixel front facing camera and 1.2GHz dual core chipset.
Samsung Galaxy S II
This phone may not come with a built-in Android 4.0 ICS operating system but thanks to Samsung’s prompt firmware update, Galaxy S II users can now enjoy the new features of Ice Cream Sandwich. As for those who are late with the news, you’d better not miss this opportunity to get your phone running on the latest Android firmware version. For sure, you won’t ever regret your decision.
HTC One X
Packed with a powerful quad core processor, the Android 4.0 OS of the HTC One X can definitely function to its fullest. Plus, you’ll get a stunning 8MP rear camera that you can use to simultaneously record your HD videos and images. That’s if you’re cool with the handset’s large Super IPS LCD2 display that’s been set at 4.7 inches.
HTC One S
The HTC One S may not be as powerful as the HTC One X but it can surely attract your interest. Aside from its Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS, the smartphone can be your ideal partner for school, work and business. It’s affordably priced and it comes with Beats Audio and HTC Sense UI. And just like its brother, the phone’s 8MP shooter can record videos while taking a bunch of stunning images.
HTC One V
If you still can’t manage to find the phone that would best suit your needs and your budget, you might as well take a look at the HTC One V. Apparently, it doesn’t have any chance to win against its cousins but it is very affordable and you can even get one for as low as 300 US Dollars. Aside from that, you will also be able to rely on the phone’s 1GHz Snapdragon processor and Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
Huawei Ascend P1
If you’re looking for a decent Android device, you can consider the Huawei Ascend P1. Apart from running with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the smartphone can also take pride of its 1.5GHz dual core processor, 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display and 1GB RAM. But that’s not all. The phone also flaunts its 8MP camera that you can use to take photos and record HD videos.
Huawei Ascend P1 S
This phone is the slimmer counterpart of the Huawei Ascend P1, hence the ‘S’ stands for slim. When it comes to specs, you can’t really tell the difference. Just like its thicker twin, the phone runs on Android ICS and also boasts its 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Display. It’s just that this phone does not go any thicker than 6.7mm. Thin enough to be tucked inside your purse or pocket.
But we’re not done yet. What we have below are the phones that will soon be made available in the market and will come with Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. No need for you to wait for an update to get these phones running on the latest Android OS.
Asus PadFone
If you like the concept of having a hybrid phone that can be transformed into a netbook or tablet; you’d better not miss the Asus PadFone. It’s a one of a kind mobile device with a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED qHD Display and a Snapdragon S4 Processor. Most importantly, the phone will run on the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich and that’s version 4.0.
Sony Xperia Neo L
The Sony Xperia Neo L is a modern-looking smartphone that will soon be made available for the Chinese market. There’s no official word as to when this device will be sold on some other parts of the globe. Anyways, you can be assured that you will be getting a 4.0 inch handset with a LED-backlit LCD display that will be powered by Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. The phone will flaunt its TimeScape UI.
Huawei Ascend D1
The Huawei Ascend D1 was officially unveiled at the 2012 Mobile World Congress. This phone is yet to be released but it won’t be long before you will be able to get one. The phone’s release is slated for this quarter and it will be packed with a 4.5 inch Super IPS+ LCD display and dual core TI OMAP processor. Of course, the default OS will be Android 4.0.
Samsung Galaxy S III
A few more hours to go before this revolutionary smartphone will be launched. Samsung fanboys and fangirls are eagerly waiting for the upcoming release of this new device. So if you are currently eyeing for a new high-end smartphone with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, you’d better not skip this handset. This phone is a must have for Samsung fanatics!
Lumigon T2
Officially announced last February, this phone has already been set to be released sometime within the first half of this year. The specs of this phone are yet to be confirmed but one thing is for sure – the Lumigon T2 will be running on Android 4.0. The phone will also flaunt its glass and stainless steel form factor.
HTC Evo 4G LTE
Officially announced last month, the HTC Evo 4G LTE will most likely be made available in the second quarter of this year. It will be equipped with a 4.7 inch Super LCD 2 Display and will be relying on its 1.5 GHz dual core Krait processor. In addition, the phone will also flaunt its 8MP primary camera, 2000 mAh of non-removable battery and Android 4.0 ICS with HTC Sense 4.0.
What goes beyond this line is our list of Android smartphones that will soon be upgraded to Android 4.0 ICS. Of course, the date as to when these phones will be upgraded will vary and that will basically depend upon your phone model, carrier and location.
Lava XOLO X900
It’s a pleasure to have this phone included in our list of Android powered handsets. That’s because the Lava XOLO X900 is the world’s first Android handset to be powered by Intel’s Medfield platform. As of now, the phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread but its firmware will soon be upgraded to Android 4.0. Just don’t ask us when because we still don’t know.
Samsung Galaxy Note
The Samsung Galaxy Note will delight you with its unique S-Pen technology. Using the phone’s handy and revolutionary pen, you can easily doodle on your notes, multimedia messages and memos. Right now, the phone runs on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread but the promised ICS update will eventually be rolled out in the next few weeks or months.
Sony Xperia S
The design of this smartphone can be considered as unique and elegant. Plus, who would’ve ever thought that Sony would make use of NFC to customize the phone’s user profiles? The phone may be running with Android Gingerbread but you don’t have to wait for long as its firmware will eventually be upgraded to ICS.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Fortunately, those with Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S smartphones will finally be able to upgrade their handsets to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. You can already check for any available firmware upgrade. Just in case you can’t find any, just remember that the said upgrade will initially be made available to those who are in the Nordic areas such as Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
HTC Rezound
Also known as the HTC Droid Incredible HD, users have received a couple of rumors regarding the phone’s possible date of firmware upgrade. There were reports stating that the phone will be updated to ICS by April 2012 but at least it did pass the upgrade list. Now, HTC Rezound users can happily check their handsets for any available firmware update.
Samsung Nexus S
Those with Samsung Nexus S smartphones can gladly say that they have already upgraded their phone to Android 4.0. But it’s not just the OS that makes this phone reliable. As a matter of fact, you can still rely on this phone’s 5MP camera and 1GHz Cortex A8 Processor.
As you can see from our list, we have sorted the phones into three categories. The first category is for the smartphones that you can already get or purchase at your local mobile retail store while the second category is for the newly announced smartphones. These are the phones that you are about to get in the next few weeks or months. Meanwhile, the third category is for the smartphones that will soon be upgraded to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. So we are leaving the rest to you. Of course, you have to choose the phone that you think would suit your needs without sacrificing your reserved dough.
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