Android Central's most popular videos of 2013

Our most-watched video content from the past year

It's been a year of countless device launches, live events, trade shows and other Android-related goodness. So it's no surprise to see that Android Central produced more video content than ever before in 2013, covering everything from hands-on videos and walkthroughs of new devices, to our Talk Mobile 2013 videos and Samsung Developers Conference coverage. As we've said a few times before, it's been a hell of a year.

So on this New Year's Eve, there's just time to recap Android Central's top ten most-watched videos from 2013. These aren't our picks, but the videos you, the AC readers, watched the most on YouTube and here on the site. Head on past the break to check them out!

Samsung Galaxy S4 hands-on

Our first look at what would go on to be one of the biggest Android phones of the year. In this five-minute segment, Phil walks us through Samsung's 2013 flagship.

AC's exclusive Nexus 7 video

Ahead of the official announcement, we published the first video footage of what would become known as the 2013 Nexus 7.

Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat video walkthrough

On Nexus 5 launch day we brought you a full video walkthrough of the latest Nexus phone and the all-new Android 4.4 KitKat.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra hands-on

Sony's 6.4-inch Xperia Z Ultra wasn't the most noteworthy phone of the year, but it was certainly unique. In a quick-look video from the London launch event, we put it through its paces.

Samsung Galaxy S4 versus the HTC One

The question of the phone-buying year for many. In this video from the GS4 launch event, Phil pits the HTC and Samsung flagships against each other.

Hands-on with Android 4.3 on the Nexus 4

A week or so before the announcement, a leaked version of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for the Nexus 4 emerged online, and we tracked down a few new features in this first hands-on video.

HTC One versus iPhone 5

Both aluminum-clad beasts, the HTC One and iPhone 5 were two of the year's most desirable phones. Ahead of the U.S. HTC One launch, Phil compares Apple's incumbent against HTC's latest design.

Nexus 7 (2013) video walkthrough

The Nexus 7 is undoubtedly the year's most popular Android tablet, and in this hands-on video Andrew Martonik walks through the updated hardware and new software features.

Google Play edition Galaxy S4 and HTC One hands-on

To the surprise of many, Google this year launched versions of some of the top Android devices running "stock" Android. The first to arrive were the HTC One and Galaxy S4, and in this video Phil gives them the full hands-on treatment.

Samsung Galaxy S4 versus HTC One in Central Park

On the Galaxy S4's U.S. launch day, we head down to New York's Central Park to find out how real people think Samsung's new phone compares to its closest Android rival, the HTC One. 

More video

Be sure to check out Talk Mobile 2013 and Android Central Live at the Samsung Developers Conference. And stay tuned for more awesomeness in 2014!

Alex Dobie
Executive Editor

Alex was with Android Central for over a decade, producing written and video content for the site, and served as global Executive Editor from 2016 to 2022.