Most popular mobile phones

As determined by reader page views

  • HTC Hero

    09 Dec 2009 3:11 PM

    With excellent web browsing, email and access to apps, the HTC Hero is one of the few mobiles to truly challenge the iPhone this year.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Bluetooth, 3G, HSDPA , 800 MB, Touchscreen , microSD , 5-megapixel

    Where to buy? $599 to $1,025 at 8 stores

  • Nokia N97

    07 Jul 2009 3:10 PM

    The N97 features class-leading specs matched with outstanding design and build, but it loses marks for the Symbian platform that desperately needs an overhaul to stay competitive.

    Specs: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , microSD , Symbian

    Where to buy? $569 to $800 at 11 stores

  • Nokia 6700

    28 Jul 2009 1:56 PM

    The Nokia 6700 Classic is not a fancy-pants smartphone, but its high quality, 5-megapixel camera and brilliant screen help make this phone a front-runner in the mid-range market.

    Specs: Candybar , Bluetooth, 3G, HSDPA , 170 MB, Numerical keypad , 5-megapixel

    Where to buy? $284 to $449 at 9 stores

  • Nokia E72

    24 Nov 2009 11:14 AM

    Business users looking for a competent, no-nonsense smartphone will like the E72 for its breadth of features and stylish design.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, UMTS, HSDPA , 5-megapixel , microSD , Symbian

    Where to buy? $200 to $269 at 3 stores

  • Sony Ericsson Satio

    01 Oct 2009 12:48 PM

    There are a few trade-offs, but overall we're very impressed. The Satio sports a sharp, responsive touchscreen and is possibly the year's best camera phone.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, HSDPA , Touchscreen , microSD , 12-megapixel

    Where to buy? $703 to $839 at 6 stores

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    Sony Ericsson Aino

    10 Dec 2009 10:21 AM

    More a jack of all trades than a renaissance man, the Sony Ericsson Aino boasts a gaggle of interesting features and is genuinely good fun.

    Specs: Slider , Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G , 55 MB, 8-megapixel

    Where to buy? $486 to $629 at 6 stores

  • Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

    11 Dec 2009 10:44 AM

    The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi , 70 MB, microSD , 3-megapixel

    Where to buy? $256 to $339 at 5 stores

  • Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

    24 Mar 2009 2:57 PM

    Nokia may have been late to the touchscreen party but we like what it's finally delivered; a responsive, full-featured phone with some deal-making extras.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Next G, 3G, HSDPA , 84 MB, Touchscreen , microSD , 3-megapixel

    Where to buy? $314 to $699 at 12 stores

  • Nokia E63

    20 Feb 2009 9:41 AM

    Like its older brother, the E71, the E63 will make an excellent messaging phone, but is for people who need to be connected without the tech trimmings.

    Specs: Bluetooth, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS , 2-megapixel , microSD , Symbian

    Where to buy? $199 to $419 at 10 stores

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    Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

    01 Jul 2009 1:34 PM

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 3-megapixel

    Where to buy? $879 to $1,119 at 7 stores

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