Most popular mobile phones

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  • Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

    04 Nov 2009 12:22 PM

    Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 8-megapixel , microSD , Android

  • 8.1 8.5

    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

  • 9.5

    HTC HD2

    12 Oct 2009 11:58 AM

    HTC's HD2 reads like a perfectly balanced mathematical equation of geeky desire, and when compared to last year's Touch HD, this new model has pluses next to every spec.

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

  • 7.7 8.6

    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

  • 8.0 7.6

    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

  • 7.8 7.4

    Samsung F480

    28 Nov 2008 11:58 AM

    The F480 looks like an Omnia, works like an iPhone and may be the best phone for accessing Next G services, like Foxtel TV.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Bluetooth, Next G, 3G, HSDPA , 228 MB, Touchscreen , microSD , 5-megapixel

  • 8.0 8.3

    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

  • 8.3 7.7

    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

  • 9.7

    Nokia E72

    17 Jun 2009 12:33 PM

    Nokia will launch a successor to its hugely popular E71 in the third quarter of 2009, with a small range of improvements to reflect the name change.

    Specs: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , HSDPA , 5-megapixel

  • 9.5 8.8

    Nokia E71

    06 Aug 2008 12:34 PM

    With its combination of excellent features and performance, matched with sleek design and its affordable price tag, Nokia's E71 manages to outshine recently released smartphones as our business phone of choice.

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

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