Tech Talk: Your Guide To Today’s Hottest Smartphones

Overview: The iPhone 5 is the latest smartphone from Apple.  It's the thinnest and lightest iPhone to date.  It is also has the most processing power of any of its previous iterations.

Operating System: iOS 6

Display: The iPhone 5 has a 4-inch Retina display that boasts brilliant colors and sharp resolution.

Wireless Technology: The iPhone 5 is the first iPhone with 4G LTE wireless capabilities.  4G LTE is the fastest wireless network currently available for cellphones.  The iPhone 5 also employs speedy 5GHz wi-fi capabilities as well

Processing Power: The iPhone 5 boasts a powerful A6 chip that provides blazing processing power without draining the phone's battery.

Pros: Integration between software and hardware is nearly flawless, easy to use, battery life, apps.

Cons: Doesn't have as many "wow" features that most other smartphones have, can't install 3rd party apps.

Best For: People who already have Apple products and integration with those products is excellent, business users, first time smartphone users.

Bottom Line: If you are a fan of Apple or want a simple and easy smartphone, go with the iPhone 5.

Overview: The Galaxy S III from Samsung is quickly becoming one of the most popular smartphones on the planet.  This phone has it all, speed, power, and a lot of really innovative features that you won't find on any other smartphone.

Operating System: Android Jellybean

Display: The Galaxy S III has a large 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display.  While not quite as vibrant as the iPhone's Retina display, this mega screen will impress and then some.

Wireless Technology: Just like the iPhone 5, the Galaxy S III connects to a wireless carrier's 4G LTE service and to your home wi-fi on the blazing 5GHz band.

Processing Power: A speedy Cortex-A9 Quad Core processor powers the Galaxy S III.

Pros: Large screen, apps, innovative features (such as S-Beam, Motion, NFC, etc.)

Cons: The phone is quite big, Android operating systems can be slightly daunting for new smartphones users.

Best For: People who are used to smart phone technology, students, business.

Bottom Line: If you want a phone just packed with features and a flexible operating system, you'll want to pick up the Galaxy S III.

Overview: The 8X is the latest Windows Phone 8 smartphone from htc.  This revolutionary phone boasts a stellar camera, a unibody design and great sound.

Operating System: Windows Phone 8

Display: The 8X has a 4.3 inch HD screen with Gorilla Glass.

Wireless Technology: 4G LTE

Processing Power: The 8X uses the popular 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 chip which you'll find in many of last year's best smartphones.

Pros: Great camera, awesome battery life, sleek and smooth design.

Cons: Not a lot of apps, can't expand phone's memory.

Best For: Anyone who loves windows and is looking for a simple yet elegant smartphone experience.

Bottom Line: If you are looking for a Windows Phone this is the way to go.