The best smartphone is...

By Alex Serpo and Joseph Hanlon on 14 October 2008

Aesthetic
Having a full featured smartphone may be important, but having a sexy handset that makes your colleagues drool is essential. This list ranks the best looking to the most bland.

Best Aesthetic

  1. 1.  Apple iPhone 3G

    Aesthetic 5 out of 5 Usability 5 out of 5
    Performance 3.5 out of 5 Connectivity 3.5 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 81% Editors' Rating 7/10

  2. 2.  BlackBerry Pearl 8120

    Aesthetic 5 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 5 out of 5 Connectivity 2.5 out of 5
    Features 2 out of 5 Value for Money 2 out of 5
    Overall 72% Editors' Rating 8.2/10

  3. 3.  Nokia E71

    Aesthetic 4.5 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 5 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 5 out of 5
    Overall 91% Editors' Rating 9.5/10

  4. 4.  HTC Touch Diamond

    Aesthetic 4.5 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 76% Editors' Rating 6.7/10

  5. 5.  BlackBerry Bold

    Aesthetic 4 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 80% Editors' Rating 8.5/10

  6. 6.  HTC Touch Dual

    Aesthetic 4 out of 5 Usability 3.5 out of 5
    Performance 3 out of 5 Connectivity 3 out of 5
    Features 2.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 65% Editors' Rating 7.6/10

  7. 7.  HTC Touch Cruise

    Aesthetic 4 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 3.5 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 2 out of 5
    Overall 76% Editors' Rating 8/10

  8. 8.  i-mate Ultimate 8502

    Aesthetic 3.5 out of 5 Usability 2 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 77% Editors' Rating 9.1/10

  9. 9.  i-mate Ultimate 9502

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 2 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 3 out of 5
    Overall 76% Editors' Rating 8.3/10

  10. 10.  i-mate Ultimate 6150

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 2 out of 5
    Performance 4.5 out of 5 Connectivity 5 out of 5
    Features 3.5 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 72% Editors' Rating 8.3/10

  11. 11.  Motorola Q 9h

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 4 out of 5 Connectivity 3 out of 5
    Features 2.5 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 62% Editors' Rating 7.1/10

  12. 12.  Samsung i780

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 3 out of 5
    Performance 3 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 70% Editors' Rating 7.5/10

  13. 13.  HTC TyTN II

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 3.5 out of 5
    Performance 2 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 4 out of 5 Value for Money 1 out of 5
    Overall 68% Editors' Rating 7.2/10

  14. 14.  Sony Ericsson W960i

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performace 1 out of 5 Connectivity 4 out of 5
    Features 2.5 out of 5 Value for Money 2 out of 5
    Overall 62% Editors' Rating 7.6/10

  15. 15.  Palm Treo 500v

    Aesthetic 3 out of 5 Usability 4 out of 5
    Performance 2 out of 5 Connectivity 2 out of 5
    Features 3 out of 5 Value for Money 4 out of 5
    Overall 60% Editors' Rating 7.1/10

  16. 16.  Nokia E90 Communicator

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