Smartphone Reviews

With the iPhone 4, Apple again shows that it is a powerful player in the smartphone wars. It won't be for everyone, the call quality and reception remain sticking points, and AT&T remains a sticking point, but the handset's striking design, loaded feature set, and satisfying performance make it the best iPhone yet.

Manufacturers: Apple On: Jul 9, 2010 Hit: 2098

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If you can afford it, the Nokia N86 8MP is one of the more advanced and better camera phones on the market today, but there are cheaper alternatives.

Manufacturers: Nokia On: Feb 18, 2010 Hit: 666

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If you don't mind its expensive cost, the Casio Exilim C721 is a sleek yet durable phone with a great megapixel camera and plenty of high-end features.

Manufacturers: Casio Inc. On: Mar 4, 2010 Hit: 776

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The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 brings a number of improvements and additions to make it a nice upgrade to the Curve 8300 series. That said, AT&T offers other QWERTY smartphones that include 3G support and for less.

Manufacturers: Research In Motion Ltd. On: Mar 4, 2010 Hit: 544

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 BlackBerry Bold Smartphone BlackBerry 3.2 Inch Mobile Phones

Despite some minor complaints, the Nokia 5130 Xpress Music is an ideal choice for a budget music phone.

Manufacturers: Nokia On: Feb 18, 2010 Hit: 1029

Highlights: Top Smartphone 2011 Nokia 2 Inch Mobile Phones Nokia 3.5 Inch Mobile Phones

HTC HD mini Windows Mobile smartphone. Announced 2010, February. Features 3G, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth.

Manufacturers: HTC On: May 8, 2010 Hit: 956

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HTC Touch Pro2 Windows Mobile smartphone. Announced 2009, February. Features 3G, TFT resistive touchscreen, 3.15 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth.

Manufacturers: HTC On: Feb 28, 2010 Hit: 724

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Despite some design issues and a couple of missing features, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date. It fully embraces the openness of the Android platform and offers Verizon customers a smartphone that certainly rivals the other touch-screen devices on the market.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Feb 19, 2010 Hit: 1187

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The Samsung Rogue is a great multimedia touch-screen messaging phone for Verizon Wireless customers.

Manufacturers: Samsung On: Feb 24, 2010 Hit: 857

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Boost Mobile scores with its first messaging phone. The Motorola Clutch offers good performance and an easy-to-use design.

Manufacturers: Motorola On: Mar 3, 2010 Hit: 791

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