Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Software

Symbian OS9.4, S60 5th Edition User Interface

CPU

ARM 11 369MHz

RAM

128MB

Internal memory

81MB

Memory card

MicroSD support

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-Carl-Zeiss optics

-Autofocus

-Dual LED Flash

-Video recording in VGA resolution at 30fps

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-1320mAh capacity

-8.75 hours talk time

-406 hours standby

Price

US$480

Remarks

- First S60 5th edition phone. Is it worth the risk?

-It's advisable to buy it in the Comes With Music package

Good

-Smartphone

-A-GPS

-Large touchscreen

-HSDPA

-8GB memory card

-NGage gaming platform

-An iPhone killer

Bad

-Comes late

-No keyboard

Rating

9.0/10

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HTC Touch Diamond

Software

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, TouchFLO 3D User Interface

CPU

Qualcomm MSM7201A 528MHz

RAM

192MB

Internal memory

4GB

Memory card

No

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-Autofocus

-Video recording

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-900mAh capacity

-5.5 hours talk time

-285 hours standby

Price

US$460

Remarks

-Exquisite design and unusual UI for a business phone, which makes it unique.

-Lack of memory card and full keyboard might be restrictive for high-end users

-Stylus is connected to the phone, it knows when it's in or out, which provides usability. For example, when you are in a phone call and remove the stylus, the notepad application appears.

Good

-2.8” touchscreen display with VGA resolution

-Advanced browser

-Active stylus

-Touch-sensitive keys

-GPS

-WLAN

-HSDPA

Bad

-Poor battery life

-Attracts fingerprints

-No memory card slot

-No TV-out

-No flash

Rating

8.6/10

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

Software

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

CPU

Qualcomm MSM7200 528MHz

RAM

256MB

Internal memory

400MB

Memory card

MicroSD support

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-Autofocus

-Recording in VGA resolution at 30fps

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-1500mAh battery

-10 hours talk time

-833 hours standby

Price

US$729

Remarks

-Exorbitant price

-Comes with Sony Ericsson Panels UI

-Full QWERTY keyboard

Good

-HSDPA

-A-GPS

-Advanced web browser

Bad

Too expensive

Rating

8.9/10

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Nokia E66

Software

Symbian OS 9.2, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1

CPU

ARM11 369MHz

RAM

128 MB

Internal memory

110 MB

Memory card

Micro SD support

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-LED flash

-Recording in 320 x 240 (QVGA) resolution at 15 fps

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-1000mAh capacity

-7.5 hours talk time

-264 hours standby

Price

US$372

Remarks

Slider phone with an exquisite design, and many features such as A-GPS, email, web browser, and accelerometer.

Good

-Same OS and applications as the award-winning E71.

-GPS

-HSDPA

-Licensed version of Quickoffice 4.5

Bad

-In case of having large hands, it is a bit too thin to type on it.

-It is made of stainless steel which makes it a fingerprint magnet, so it is clean only if it is left untouched.

Rating

8.9/10

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Sony Ericsson W960i

Software

Symbian OS9.1, UIQ 3.0 User Interface

CPU

N/A

RAM

128MB

Internal memory

8GB

Memory card

No

3G

Yes

HSDPA

No

Wi-Fi

Yes, b

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-Autofocus

-Flash

-Video recording in QVGA resolution at 15fps

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

No

Battery

-900mAh capacity

-9 hours talk time

-370 hours standby

Price

US$305

Remarks

The W960 is a great device for its price. The FM radio is a nice addition and the music quality is impeccable

Good

-Smartphone

-Touch sensitive player keys

-Advanced web browser

WLAN

Bad

-Memory non expandable although it has 8GB

-No EDGE or HSDPA support

Rating

8.9/10

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Vertu Ascent Ti

Software

Nokia OS, S40 Vertu Edition User Interface

CPU

N/A

RAM

N/A

Internal memory

4GB

Memory card

No

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

No

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-Flash

-Auto-Focus

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

No

Battery

-5 hours talk time

-300 hours standby

Price

US$6 398

Remarks

-Extraordinary build quality with a mono block chassis

-Vertu Fortress keeps confidential data on military bunker

-Concierge service will get you whatever you may need

Good

-Build quality

-Concierge service

-Vertu Fortress service

-Scratch resistant sapphire display

Bad

Could run S60 or a smartphone operating system

Features could be more advanced, owing to price

Rating

7.9/10

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Nokia N78

Software

Symbian OS9.3, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 2

CPU

ARM 11 369MHz

RAM

96MB

Internal memory

76MB

Memory card

MicroSD support

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-3.2 megapixel

-Autofocus

-LED flash

-Geo-tagging

-Recording in VGA resolution at 30fps

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-1200mAh battery

-4.3 hours talk time

-320 hours standby

Price

US$338

Remarks

-Compact form of a complete multimedia phone

-FM transmitter

-3.5mm audiovisual jack

-12 months navigation licence

-2GB included memory card

Good

-Smartphone

-WLAN

-GPS

-HSDPA

-3.5mm audiovisual jack

-FM transmitter

Bad

-Attracts fingerprints

-Ear speaker very soft in volume

Rating

8.8/10

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Nokia 6220 Classic

Software

Symbian OS9.3, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 2 User Interface

CPU

ARM 11 369 MHz

RAM

128MB

Internal memory

120MB

Memory card

MicroSD support

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

No

Camera

-5 megapixel

-Autofocus

-Carl Zeiss optics

-Xenon flash

-Recording in VGA resolution at 30fps

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-900mAh capacity

-3.5 hours talk time

-250 hours standby

Price

US$325

Remarks

-Display is only 2.2” in size

-Attracts fingerprints

Good

-HSDPA

-GPS

-Xenon flash for the camera

Bad

-Weak battery

-Attracts fingerprints

Rating

8.8/10

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Apple iPhone 3G

Software

Mac OS X v10.4.10

CPU

N/A

RAM

N/A

Internal memory

8GB/16GB

Memory card

No

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-2 megapixel

-Geo-tagging

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-10 hours talk time

-300 hours standby

-Non-removable

Price

US$702

Remarks

-Multi-touch

-3.5mm jack

-Advanced browser

-Futuristic User Interface

-Needs to be jailbroken for most 3rd party application installation

Good

-HSDPA

-GPS

-Multi-touch

-3.5mm jack

-Advanced browser

-Futuristic User Interface

Bad

-Poor camera

-No keyboard

-No MMS

-Needs to be jailbroken for most 3rd party application installation

-In most countries, it needs to be bought within a contract

Rating

8.7/10

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Samsung i780

Software

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional

CPU

N/A

RAM

128MB

Internal memory

N/A

Memory card

MicroSD support

3G

Yes

HSDPA

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes, b/g

Camera

-2 megapixel

-Video recording

Bluetooth

Yes, v2.0

GPS

Yes, A-GPS

Battery

-1480mAh capacity

-7 hours talk time

-400 hours standby

Price

US$375

Remarks

Only Europe 3G Support, GSM limited in non-European countries

Good

-Smartphone

-Clear and sharp screen, does not wash out is sun.

-Optical trackpad

-HSDPA

-WLAN

-Full keyboard

Bad

-Could have had Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro instead of the 6.0 Pro.

-Poor camera

Rating

8.7/10

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