Hottest Phones You Can’t Buy Yet

Nokia Lumia EOS

We’ve heard rumors of two top-of-the-range Nokia phones already this year, the Lumia 920 replacement with the codename Catwalk and this, the EOS, which could house a top-notch PureView camera (possibly called the Lumia 1000). We’re featuring the EOS over the Catwalk because there’s a chance it’ll be Nokia’s attempt to capture our attention at Mobile World Congress, plus as the Lumia 920 is only a few months old, it’s a bit early to be talking about its sequel.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

The Galaxy S4 Mini is the little brother of the Galaxy S4 with many of the same functions, just slightly scaled back. Powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor, it has a 4.3-inch, 960 x 540 pixel Super AMOLED screen, 1.5GB RAM, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, and 8GB storage. (Thankfully it does include a microSD slot, so you can expand the amount of file storage.) It operates on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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LG Optimus G2

Thanks to Viral Phone, rumors about the LG Optimus G2 have finally given us the details we’ve been waiting for. Compatible with LTE Advance networks, the device will sport a 5.2-inch, 1920×1080 pixel HD screen powered by a Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. It will run on 2GB RAM, operating on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, with a not-too-shabby 13-megapixel rear-facing camera. The company is expected to announce the phone in August, meaning it should be available by the fall.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

The Galaxy Cam was a very cool device, but it stopped short of what we really wanted: a true camera phone. The Galaxy S4 Zoom picks up where it left off. Not only does this have a full 10x optical zoom, it’s also an impressive phone to boot. While it might be a little awkward to hold a phone with a giant lens on it up to your face, it can’t be much worse than trying to talk on one of the giant phablets that have become so popular. We can’t wait to try this one out.

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Yotaphone

It’s a little gimmicky, but still a fun phone nonetheless. For the most part, it’s pretty average: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 4.3-inch, 720p display, 2GB RAM, 12-megapixel camera and TKGB internal storage. What makes this a standout device is the E Ink screen on the backside of the phone. It’s completely customizable and can be used as an energy efficient way to view your Twitter feed, the weather, push notifications, or even a favorite image to add a personal touch without needing a case. It’s currently available overseas and should make its way to the U.S. by the end of the year.