VERIZON FINALLY GETS HTC ONE MAX, SAMSUNG GALAXY S MINI, AND GALAXY S 4 MINI

HTC ONE MAX

Looks like a few new smartphones snuck onto Verizon’s shelves in the dark of the night.
Verizon is now selling the HTC One max, Samsung Galaxy S III mini and Galaxy S 4 mini on its website, giving consumers in the hunt for a smaller smartphone two new options while simultaneously growing its phablet lineup. Wondering what the prices of these new handsets are? Wonder no more, friend:

• HTC One max: $299.99 on contract, $25.22 per month on Verizon Edge, $599.99 full retail
• Samsung Galaxy S III mini: $49.99 with two-year contract, $10.56 per month with Verizon Edge, $249.99 with no commitment
• Samsung Galaxy S4 mini: $99.99 on contract, $16.81 per month on Verizon Edge, $399.99 sans contract

As if its name wasn’t evidence enough, the One max is the biggest handset of the pack here, offering a 5.9-inch 1080p display as well as 32GB storage and a beefy 3300mAh battery.

The Galaxy S III mini is the smallest of the bunch thanks to its 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, while the Galaxy S4 mini features a slightly larger 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display.

All three handsets run Android Jelly Bean — 4.3 on the One max and 4.2 on the Galaxy S models — along with their respective manufacturer’s custom user interface.

It’s kind of strange to see Verizon quietly add three new handsets to its virtual shelves, but I suppose all that matters is that they’re now available for any consumers that want ‘em.