Most popular smartphones

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 9.3

    Nokia N900

    28 Aug 2009 12:14 PM

    What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.

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

  • 10

    BlackBerry Bold 9700

    22 Oct 2009 11:43 AM

    It's been a long time between 3G phones, but RIM has finally unveiled the successor to the Bold 9000. This new Bold is smaller, lighter and makes use of an optical trackpad instead of a jogball.

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

  • Samsung Giorgio Armani (M7500)

    13 Oct 2009 2:47 PM

    Samsung's latest fashion-branded smartphone looks like the sort of mobile a busy man like Giorgio Armani actually needs. But don't expect it to come cheaply.

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

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