Must Have and Best Android phones to buy in 2012

Just copied from T3.com, i hope you enjoy this article - Looking for the best Android phone to buy in 2012? Whether it's dual core power, the best for Android apps, or a great touchscreen, these are the Android smartphones you need to look out for.

With Mobile World Congress 2012 now just days away, the Barcelona expo which has been a breeding ground in recent years for new Android phones, the latest rumours suggest we are set to see more Google-powered smartphones.


As the army of Android smartphones continue to swell their ranks, we help you decide which of the latest Google OS phones is the perfect Android phone for you.

1. Samsung Galaxy S2 (T3 Star rating: 5)
   Samsung it seems has struck gold with the Galaxy S2 delivering one the lightest and thinnest smartphones you can lay your hands on, with a gorgeous Super AMOLED screen to go with it. Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread it's packing a 1.2Ghz dual-core Qualcomm processor, a 8-megaxpixel camera and shoots 720p anbd 1080p HD video. Combining great looks with a speedy performance and the S2 is another Android great.
   
   
2. Samsung Galaxy Nexus (T3 Star rating: 4)
   One of the biggest smartphone launches of 2011, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first smartphone with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which brings a host of new features including Face Unlock, Android Beam, NFC support all housed behind a gorgeous 4.7-inch touchscreen display.
   
   
3. Motorola Razr (T3 Star rating: 4)
   The Razr returns sporting a KEVLAR backplate and Corning GORILLA glass on the front making it one of the toughest phones around. Running Android 2.3.5 the RAZR is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and has 1GB RAM for ultra-fast response and easy multi-tasking. With a 8MP snapper on the back and 1080p video recording you've got a phone that will truly rival the iPhone 4S both in looks and functionality.
   
   
4. Samsung Galaxy Note (T3 Star rating: 4)
   Is it a phone? Is it a tablet? Like a Samsung Galaxy S2 but a little bit bigger, the Dell Streak-like device features a 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED full touchscreen display. The smartphone/tablet hybrid also includes a S Pen stylus, runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by a 1.4GHz dual core processor. NFC support is optional while the 8-megapixel main camera with LED Flash is not too shabby either.
   
   
5. HTC Sensation XL (T3 Star rating: 4)
   HTC's popular Sensation gets super-sized with a massive 4.7-inch, an 8-Megapixel camera, 720p HD video recording capabilities with the normal Android slickness with the addition of HTC's Sense overlay. A hefty 16GB of storage and Beats headphones also made it excellent surroundings for your music.
   

s dual core power, the best for Android apps, or a great touchscreen, these are the Android smartphones you need to look out for.