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'Raw processor benchmark results were in line with other devices with similar specs, and heavy games like Asphalt 8: Airborne played smoothly. '

'The IPS-based LCD screen is sharp, rich, colourful, responsive, bright... and some other good things we can't quite recall right now.'

'Its one-piece uni-body shell feels nice in the hand with its soft matt finish (some colours of the 1520 have a glossy finish).'

'We don’t say this often but it feels exactly right with ideally weighted balance in the hand and enough heft to feel sturdy while still being light enough to read when comfortably above your face in bed.'

'The Sony Xperia Z1 looks stunning, it's a distinctive design and there's no questioning the quality of the build. '

'For normal media viewing everything looks great, but you really notice the difference when watching or viewing full HD 1080p content where, as with the Xperia Z, everything takes on an incredible and cinematic, almost 3D-like quality.'

'high peak brightness'

'It's a decent, slim and lightweight phone. '

'the One mini doesn't feel sluggish, which is the important point.'

'Amazing build quality and design.'

'decent overall spec'

'The HTC Desire is one of the best looking smartphones available right now.'

'It looks and feels like a great little phone, but it’s impossible to view it in isolation and on the current market there are choices which present better value for money at (and in fact below) this price point. '

'The Desire 500 tackles the essentials well, doesn't cost the Earth and has a more interesting design than most budget smart phones. '

'Nice aluminum design.'

'excellent display and stellar battery life'

'As with the regular HTC One, image quality is incredibly sharp, while brightness, colour and contrast are all excellent.'

'decent camera'