Newest Android Phones That You Cannot Miss in 2011

Galaxy S 4G

This is one of the top Android phones in the market today and it features a 4 inch Super AMOLED display. This newest android phone is also one of the lightest Smartphone in the market with a 5 MP camera at the back and a front facing camera. Galaxy S 4G Android phone has a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor and runs on an Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. Galaxy S 4G also comes with the exclusively preloaded action film; INCEPTION. Galaxy S 4G also features a One-click Google Search along with Stereo Bluetooth connectivity.

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Newest Android Phones That You Cannot Miss in 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is believed to have been the most stylish Android phone at CES 2011 event. This Android phone is one of the slimmest Android phones with 8.7 mm at the center and features a curved design. It has a 512 MB RAM and runs on a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor. Running with an Android 2.3 Gingerbread, this newest Android phone sports an internal memory of 16 GB. It has a capacitive touch screen display of 4.2 inches and a resolution of 480 X 854 pixels. This is one of the best Android phones and it also has 8 MP powered autofocus camera that enables a 720p video recording and a FM radio and a GPS transreceiver with A-GPS.

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Newest Android Phones That You Cannot Miss in 2011

Samsung Infuse 4G

Samsung Infuse 4G was another popular Android phone at CES 2011 and this Android phone has a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touch screen display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It has a 1.2 GHz processor and has an internal memory of 16GB. This Android phone also features a camera of 8 MP and another front facing camera of 1.3 MP. It supports 4G HSPA+ for Data and has both Bluetooth 2.1 and Stereo Bluetooth. This Android phone has a Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery. Samsung Infuse was the slimmest, yet largest Android phones in 2011 at the CES event

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Newest Android Phones That You Cannot Miss in 2011

Motorola Droid Bionic

Motorola Droid Bionic was another popular Android phone at CES 2011. This Android phone can offer both 3G and 4G LTE connection. With a 512 MB RAM, this newest Android phone features a 1 GHz dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and can record 720 p videos at 30 FPS using its 8 MP camera. Motorola Droid Bionic has a 4.3 inch qHD display and boasts a resolution of 960 X 540 pixels. Initially, this Android phone will be shipped with the Android 2.2 Froyo but it is widely expected that it will be soon updated with the Gingerbread Android 2.3. It comes with a Li-Po 1930 mAh battery and has a 16 GB internal memory and an additional 32 GB MicroSD memory. It supports both Bluetooth 2.1 and Stereo Bluetooth and it is expected that Android this phone will come with apps such as VCast. The default search and map application in the phone may be set to Bing instead of Google

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Motorola Atrix 4G

The Motorola Atrix 4G is another newest Android phone that runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and comes with a 1 GHz dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. Along with a 1 GB RAM, this Android phone also boasts of a 4.0 inch display that has a resolution of 960 X 540. It has a powerful 5 MP camera that is capable of recording 720 p videos at an impressive speed of 30 FPS. This is also one of the popular Android phones at CES 2011 and it can be easily converted into a netbook by using the Webtop dock. Additionally, this Android phone also has a 16 GB internal memory. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS are also enabled thus offering a 3G HSDPA connection.

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Newest Android Phones That You Cannot Miss in 2011

LG Optimus 2X:

The Optimus line from LG has been critically appreciated and LG Optimus 2X was probably the most talked about Android phone at CES 2011. The beautifully designed newest Android phone has an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual processor which gives this Android phone an edge over other phones in terms of speed. Designed for the high-end Android market, this phone is definitely way ahead of its competitors in terms of its speed. LG Optimus 2X is one of the Android phones in 2011 that will be shipped with Android 2.2 operating system and has a very easy navigation system. The powerful processor of this Android phone makes the swipe animations a really enjoyable experience. It has an 8MP camera and also possess a front facing camera for making video calls.

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -Nokia N8

10. Nokia N8

Nokia N8 is an elegant look with featured smart phone from Nokia brand. The new Nokia N8 supports 2G and 3G services. Its display type is AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 16M colors. It allows multi touch input method. It is Symbian operating system top reputed Smartphone and it has all other Smartphone features.

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -Nokia E5

9. Nokia E5

Nokia is popular for most of its designs and functional features and it gets the sales in respective manner. Nokia E5 is one of the best products, and it gets the popularity for the design and specs. It has the wide touch screen and as the standard Nokia phones have, a 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, fixed-focus, and LED flash

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India - Nokia N900

 Nokia N900

It is another smart phone from Nokia. It has the TFT resistive touch screen with a size of 800×480 pixels. It has the free QWERTY keypad which is free to the messages. It sports a wide phone book with option of practically no limits.

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -Nokia C7

7.Nokia C7

The Nokia C7 is an spectacular Nokia Symbian phone with a 3.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen, and a beautiful 8-Megapixel camera, 3G compatibility, and an internal storage of 8GB. The camera has a dual-LED flash, and there is even a secondary VGA camera for the video conferencing. It is powered by the Symbian^3 Operating system and this is the later version of Symbian S60. The display looks like gorilla glass display and scratch-resistant. The camera takes decent quality photos and images, and has a 720p quality HD video recording. The memory can be expandable up to 32GB externally, from the given internal memory of 8GB.The price of the Nokia C7 is Rs. 16500.

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India - Nokia 5233

6.Nokia 5233

Nokia is popular for most of its designs and functional features like battery stand up and stylish designs etc. maintaining this standards it makes a few changes in the internal specs to launch a new phone. And it gets the sales too. Nokia 5233 is one such product, and it gets the popularity for the design and specs. It has a 3.2-inch touch screen and as the standard Nokia phones have, a 2-Megapixel camera and with a 4x optical zoom. A stylus is provided, proving that this is a resistive touch screen.It is priced at Rs. 6300 in the Indian market

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -5.Nokia 5250

5.Nokia 5250

The Nokia 5250 is not-so-good but a choice one would go for, if you are looking for a phone with no much hassles, and has an interface and design people get used to very easily. It is Nokia 5250 it will conquer your hearts. It has a 2.8-inch resistive touch screen, with having a 2-Megapixel camera and runs on the Symbian S60 5th Edition OS. It has a wide range of colors to choose from – Dark Grey, Blue, Red, Purple, White and this would make one understand that the phone has nothing special than just for the basic purpose of what a mobile phone should provide. We would still call it an expensive one for the features it provides, compared to other high-end phones.The 5250 is priced at around Rs. 8000 in the Indian market

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Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -Nokia Oro

4.Nokia Oro

Yet another high class Symbian OS smart phone from Nokia is, Nokia Oro, classed as the most expensive and holds a class with the 18 carat gold on its body. The Oro has a 2.5-inch capacitive touch screen and the external body has the 18-carat gold plating design, a sapphire crystal and pure leather to make the best quality external body. Unlike the Vertu, the phone provides the best functioning features. It has an 8-Megapixel camera with Dual-LED flash and a 720p video recording quality.The expensive phone is really expensive, as it is from Nokia and priced at Rs. 50000 in the Indian market

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Top 10 Best Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -3.Nokia X7

3.Nokia X7

The Nokia X7 is a high-end Symbian mobile phone with the cut-edge design, and an excellent 4-inch capacitive touch screen. The phone runs on the latest operating system Symbian Anna. The X7 has an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and the advanced camera options for the best imaging and a 720p quality video recording. It has all the office applications functioning options, and the internal memory of 8GB can be expandable externally using a 32GB MicroSD card and it is Compatible with the 3G network.

The Nokia X7 is priced at Rs. 18000 in the Indian market.

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Top 10 Best Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India -Nokia C6

2.Nokia C6

Nokia C6 is the renewal version of the Nokia N97, where the touch screen is supported with the QWERTY keypad on the side but the screen wont slide with an angle. It will go out straight and flat.The Nokia C6 has a touch screen of 3.2-inch width and a QWERTY keypad, 3G compatibility, dual cameras  5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. It runs on the Symbian S60 5th Edition, and it is a perfect external keypad phone from Nokia brand, which surely kicked its own brand high-end device Nokia N97 from the competition.

It is priced at around Rs 12500 in the Indian market.

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Top 10 Best Nokia Symbian Phones of 2011 in India-Nokia C5-03 phone

The Nokia C5-03 phone is one of the famous Symbian Nokia phone in India, being a real low budget one. It was launched at the start of the year, along with the X3-02. The phone has a 3.2-inch touch screen and a 5-megapixel camera, and it runs on the Symbian S60 5th Edition. It has features of a 3G enabled device with GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.Priced at Rs. 8600 in the Indian market, it provides most of the features a high-end smart phone would have; this is the most sold Nokia handset in this year.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in the World

10. Gresso Luxury Phone = £expensive

The Russia based Gresso, is a new entry into the luxury phone market. Their aptly name “Gresso Luxury Phone” is made of gold and African Blackwood. Apparently they will be releasing a collection of five models called the Black Aura collection, and the designer is a “well known” Italian designer. Currently there are two versions of the African Blackwood phone, one with pink gold highlights named the Gresso Blackwood Gold Edition and one made entirely of African Blackwood. In addition to the two African Blackwood phones Gresso also make a phone made entirely of pink gold named the Gresso Gold phone. Initially, the phones will be on sale only in Russia

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9. Lamborghini 8800 Sirocco from Nokia = $To be announced

The Lamborghini Nokia 8800 Sirocco is another special edition, like the previously launch Aston Martin branded Sirocco. It will ultimately be a standard 8800 Sirocco but with the addition of the famous Lamborghini logo engraved on the font and the back, plus ball bearings from the auto company to in the slider phone mechanism. The Lamborghini phone will be a limited edition with only 500 being made. It will also feature Lamborghini graphics as wallpapers, screensavers, ringtones and even has a short documentary video.

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8. Bang & Olufsen (Samsung) Serene = $1,250 (£675)

Bang & Olufsen hooked up with Samsung to design the sleek but unconventional Serene. It’s not a bad looking phone and even has a built-in motor to assist you in opening and closing the phone. It’s not very practical however, requiring a special screwdriver to access the battery and the SIM card and the circular keypad will take some getting used to. Also for some strange reason they have positioned the camera lens on the side of the device, which will make it difficult to align snapshots via the viewfinder on the display.

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7. Mobiado Professional EM (wood) = $1,900 (£1,027)

The Mobiado Professional EM is a wood-clad upgrade of their earlier Nokia-based phone that includes a 1.3 megapixel camera, music player, FM radio, Bluetooth and according to Mobiado it’s the first production phone with Titanium buttons. Only 200 are being made and each one has its limited number engraved on the back. At $1,900 however, you’re still paying an awfully high premium for a fairly basic phone encased in wood

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6. Gold Edition Nokia 8800 Phone = $2,700 (£1,459)

If you have $2,700 to spare, you can now buy the Nokia 8800 in 24K gold. However, be warned if you think you’ll be getting a better phone for your extra cash, you wont! The features found on the Gold Edition are the standard 8800 features which are pretty basic. It includes a 0.5 Mega pixel SVGA camera, 64 MB of internal memory, 64 voice polyphonic rigntones, FM Radio, Mp3 Player, video recording and 180 mins talktime. However, the Gold Edition does includes a special edition box and charging dock

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in the World

5. Motorola V220 Special Edition = £28,000 ($51,800)

Austrian designer Peter Aloisson has taken a standard Motorola, studded it with 1,200 diamonds and added a keyboard inlaid with 18 carat gold. The outcome is a £28,000 handset, suitable only for footballers and film stars.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in the World

4. Vertu Diamond = $88,000 (£47,567)

The Diamond is Vertu’s premium range of high-end mobile phones. As the name suggests the handsets in the Diamond range are diamond-encrusted handsets made from platinum. Only 200 of the handsets are being produced, the most expensive believed to be worth an estimated £50,000.

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3. Sony Ericsson Black Diamond = $300,000 (£162,162)

Apparently the Black Diamond will be available in 2007, not from Sony Ericsson but by a company called VIPN. Initially only 5 unique numered pieces will be available for the unbelievable price of, wait for it… $300,000.With regards to the specifications, don’t expect anything remarkable for your money. It will have Quad-band with Wi-Fi, an Intel 400Mhz processor running Windows Mobile 5 and a touch sensitive 2″ screen. It will also include internal memory of 128mb and will come with a 2Gb SD card for external storage plus a respectable 4 Megapixel camera.The designer Jaren Goh has used some pretty impressive materials for the build, featuring titane with polycarbonate, mirror-finish cladding and diamonds

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in the World

2. Vertu Signature Cobra = $310,000 (£167,567)

Vertu is now taking orders for the Signature Cobra which is designed by French jeweler Boucheron, but you had better be quick as only 8 are being made. The Cobra will feature one pear-cut diamond, one round white diamond, two emerald eyes and 439 rubies. Vertu will also be offering a “cheaper” version, ruby free at $115,000 (£62,162).

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in the World

1. Goldvish “Le million” = $1,000,000 (£540,540)

A PR stunt it may be and they surely can’t be expecting to sell any, but the Goldvish “Le million” is officially the most expensive mobile phone in the world, according the Guiness Books of Records. There has even been talk of a $1.3million phone, but this has fewer diamonds than the Goldvish so I can’t see where the extra expense comes from! The “Le million” is a one off piece featuring a blinding 120 carats worth of VVS-1 grade diamonds, according to designer Emmanuel Gueit. If $1 million is out of your price range the Geneva-based Goldvish also offer several other diamond-encrusted 18k gold models in your choice of rose, yellow or white starting at a much more reasonable $25,600 (£13,837).

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -Samsung Galaxy S2

1. Samsung Galaxy S2

Come on, it's hardly surprising that the first phone to get five stars in over a year from TechRadar is now at the top of our best mobile phone chart.What we love about the Samsung Galaxy S II is the sheer amount of stuff that's packed in under the chassis - but more important is the way Samsung has used all that tech to create a phone that just works near-flawlessly.The dual-core 1.2GHz processor, the Super AMOLED plus screen and the excellent sonic performance of the media player all combine to make a real doozy of a mobile phone.Recording in 1080p is a nice touch (given that it actually works most of the time) and the camera is more than enough to take great shots in a short space of time.In short, be it internet browsing, navigation, photography, media, social networking or gaming - the Samsung Galaxy S2 is our pick of the bunch for all those functions in one phone.

Quick verdict-The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a phone we're excited to whip out in a pub and show off to our friends – it's the ultimate media mobile, the next generation in web browsing thanks to slick Flash integration, a very good replacement for a pocket camcorder and, goshdarnit, it makes calls pretty well too.The Samsung Galaxy S II has not only set a new bar for smartphones in 2011; it's smashed the bar, recreated it in its own image and put it out of reach of the competition - although perhaps that will change when our HTC Sensation review comes around...

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -HTC Sensation

2. HTC Sensation

We know it's terribly geeky, but the battle between the HTC Sensation and the Samsung Galaxy S2 was one we were salivating over the thought of.Both are dual core powerhouses, both have cutting-edge software and both the brands behind them have been enjoying success with Android in recent times.The HTC Sensation is a cracking piece of kit despite being behind the S2, with Sense 3.0 being a real joy to use.The camera is decent enough, browsing and UI speeds are lightning fast and the overall build quality is sure to entice a number of users to pick up the Sensation and play with it in their local phone outlet.

Quick verdict -The HTC Desire was the phone that showed the world what HTC could do, and the Sensation is a big step change once more. The dual-core power really shows, and the HTC Watch service is one to, well, watch as bringing movie downloads to a phone on the go could be the next big thing.It's not cheap at £35 a month, but if we woke up and found this on our bedside table we certainly wouldn't be disappointed.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

When we talk about a Phoenix Phone, it will forever be the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. A company that was making phones like the Xperia X10 on outdated software less than a year ago has brought out one of the world's thinnest and most attractive handsets, and it deserves its place in the top three.And it's earned that rank through sheer quality - the things we're impressed with on the Xperia Arc are almost too many to list.From the beautiful Reality Display with Bravia Engine to the powerful-yet-simple 8.1MP camera with Exmor technology, this is one of the phones that people actually want to hold and play with when you show it off.The new Sony Ericsson overlay has cool features like an 'exploded widgets' view, and the integration of YouTube searching for videos of songs currently playing is super cool too.

OK, it's not dual-core powered, but until we start seeing some applications that really start to challenge these smartphones, we're happy to recommend a phone that is slick under the finger, slim in the pocket, satisfying in the hand and kinder than many on the wallet to boot.

Quick verdict -The hardware is extremely impressive, both in terms of looks and performance. Forget the fashionable dual-core phones  when done right, a single-core 1GHz processor can do it all. As it is, we're prepared to overlook the Xperia Arc's minor flaws thanks to its stunning good looks, superb screen and very decent photo performance. You can't help but love it once you've held its magically thin body and gazed adoringly into its dazzling Reality Display.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -HTC Desire S

4. HTC Desire S

The Desire S has surprised us all with its popularity - decent price drops already have seen it become a valuable proposition and place it as a good HTC alternative to the dual-core power of the HTC Sensation.Excellent call quality, a decent camera, strong build and clever-as-ever social networking integration make this a class-leader once more, despite it no longer being the HTC top dog since the Sensation has landed.

Quick verdict -The HTC Desire S is a slick, compact and attractive handset that is a decent improvement on its predecessor with more compact lines and an improved Sense experience.

It may only have a 5MP camera, but it's got a budget-busting £20 price tag, so that means it's still going to have a decent customer uptake even though the HTC Sensation has arrived - and we rate it ahead of the Incredible S thanks to a smoother design, greater pocketability and more advanced software upgrades.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -Apple iPhone 4

5. Apple iPhone 4

The iPhone 4 is certainly the most impressive iPhone ever, and a big step up from the iPhone 3GS. The flat body is only 9.3mm thick - 24 per cent thinner than the iPhone 3GS at its thickest. It feels great in the hand, and at the keynote Steve Jobs remarked, "Its closest kin is a beautiful old Leica camera." By far the most in-your-face feature of the iPhone 4 is 960x640 Retina Display. It's got 326 pixels per inch, and we're talking tiny pixels, only 78 micrometers wide.The Retina Display, especially, is hands-down one of the clearest, most enjoyable screens we've seen on a handheld, and the sheer amount of technology packed into the device is surprising.The 3G reception disappearing problem is gone now with newer builds (although Apple would never admit to it being a problem) and while we know that many will never condone the phone not being at the top of the list, we still have a problem with the price.The iPhone 4 has finally started to slide in price - possibly in preparation for a new model - which makes it more of a decent proposition for new buyers. The screen technology is still among the best out there, and Apple is still bringing the latest updates to the iOS platform on the iPhone 4, helping it maintain its place in our top five by the skin of its teeth.

Quick verdict -If it wasn't for the reception issue, the iPhone 4 would have probably topped our charts long ago - and now dual-core phones have emerged with superior specs and design.It's still a class-leading bit of kit, and with the iPhone 5 supposedly delayed until September, it's still worth taking a look at - but Apple die-hards will want to wait to see if the new model is a better proposition or not.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -HTC Incredible S

6. HTC Incredible S

HTC's ability to make large-screened phones on Android is seemingly never ending, with more emerging from the woodwork every week.With the HTC Sensation now out, and the HTC Desire S already available, there was some worry about this Android 2.2-toting handset becoming lost in the ether. But with a vacuum-packed design and large and bright 4-inch screen, it's quickly become a quirky, if not to everyone's liking, alternative to the Desire HD.The 8MP camera with dual LED flash is a decent option, the interface snaps along nicely and the price is palatable - another top example of HTC Sense that will only improve when the Android 2.3 update lands.

Quick verdict -If you want a phone that stands out slightly from the rest, the Incredible S at its mid-range price point could be a goer for you. If you're someone that wants the latest and greatest HTC, though, we suggest checking out the HTC Sensation.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - Google Nexus S

7. Google Nexus S

The first Android 2.3 phone to land on the market is also one of the first with NFC capabilities and a curved Super AMOLED screen from Samsung.It's a 'Pure Google' experience, which means no messing about waiting for networks to bring you the update; if Google likes it, you'll have it.The price dropped just before launch to a palatable £430, and competes very well indeed with the iPhone 4 and others in the top phone game. However, with more Android 2.3 handsets landing seemingly every week, unless you're after a Google-only experience, its appeal becomes more limited.The build quality might feel a little suspect at first, but it's robust enough and sits in the hand well, and that screen is just superb for the internet and media.

Quick verdict -A 'no frills' handset that delivers on the specs - affordable and practical for the developer and early adopter alike, plus offering a more unique design than others on the market. If and when NFC becomes more widespread in the UK, this will probably see a real surge in interest again too.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - HTC Desire

8. HTC Desire

The HTC used to be the top dog, but with the new dual-core brigade marching in, despite a really cheap price tag attached to it these days, its time in the top five is now over.The hardware is still as solid as ever - the only niggles we have are a lack of internal storage (meaning apps that can't live on an SD card are at a premium) and suspect HD video recording.Users have had some battery life problems with the phone, but that doesn't detract from a phone that simply WORKS - very few crashes, swift internet browsing, a quality on-screen keyboard and a decent design ethic to boot.However, while the likes of the iPhone have stayed in the top five we feel its time to demote the HTC Desire as it isn't being updated with the latest version of the Sense UI and HTC has caused outrage among some users after announcing it won't be able to bring Android 2.3 to the phone - plus the demotion to Super LCD technology takes away the big plus of the AMOLED screen.It feels strange that the iPhone is outranking the Desire now, but while that phone has the latest software and UI the Desire is starting to fall behind the likes of the Sensation and Incredible S in terms of HTC desirability (sorry) - we wouldn't recommend buying this handset over those if it means you're going to be screwed over for future updates.

Quick verdict-We will always have a soft spot for the HTC Desire - it's still a class apart from many other phones out there. Its combination of intuitive overlay and flawless operation showed the world that there was life beyond the iPhone - and it's still a decent piece of hardware to boot if you're comfortable with a slightly cheaper-but-ageing device.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - LG Optimus 2X

9. LG Optimus 2X

The dual-core race is set to hot up, and LG has stolen a march on its Atrix-shaped rival in the UK by releasing the Optimus 2X.The new phone is certainly a slick player - we found the screen to be bright, the operation lightning fast at times and the HDMI mirroring a really neat feature.If it wasn't for some odd 1080p recording issues and slightly juddery internet experience there's no doubt that the Optimus 2X would have been troubling the top of this chart - but you can forgive even those issues when you realise that it costs just £25 a month.That's right. A mid-range price for a top end handset - we're really hoping this is a trend that continues.

Quick verdict -The idea of dual-core handsets is still better than the reality at the moment, as there still aren't many apps that can take advantage. That said, 1080p video recording and improved graphics performance are still winning features, and the LG Optimus 2X is all over these like a rabbit in a radish field.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - Orange San Francisco

10. Orange San Francisco

Android is one of the big winners in our top 20 list, and the Orange San Francisco has emerged as the winner of the 'budget league', with a great build, slick operation and clear screen - all for under £80.It's 'only' got Android 2.1, but an upgrade is in the works, and despite that you still get a fast response from the capacitive screen and all the widgets and home screens you've come to expect from Android.There are some trade-offs: don't buy this if you want to take quality pics or are an avid radio listener, for instance, but overall it's a super phone for the price.

Quick verdict -There was a time when the Orange San Francisco was the only decent budget phone on the market - but now that title is being challenged hard. Despite all that, it's testament to the clever price drops and ahead of the curve tech on board that it still remains our top budget smartphone buy.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - INQ Cloud Touch

11. INQ Cloud Touch

When deciding on the top 20 best mobile phones in the world, it's sometimes tempting to only look at the super-skinny, action-packed expensive phones that promise you unlimited power and status just by owning them.But equally, those that serve a purpose and aren't hideously ugly deserve a mention too - and we're big fans of INQ's budget-friendly social networking range.The INQ Cloud Touch is all about social networking, thanks to a deeper than ever integration with the Facebook application allowing users to simply see their favourite people's updates, check in places quickly and see new statuses without entering a new app.it's also got a dedicated Spotify key, which is ace if you're a premium user and want direct access - plus the info key, which has details on alarms, expected battery life and connection control.It's quirky in place of being attractive - and at £18 per month, or less than £200 for the handset, it warrants a solid place in our list.

Quick verdict - The INQ Cloud Touch is a phone that mixes it with the big boys admirably and costs a lot less - the lower powered processor might irk some, but we reckon the Facebook integration will win over more fans

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - Samsung Galaxy S

12. Samsung Galaxy S

The Samsung Galaxy S is one lucky phone indeed - it was in danger of sliding right down our top 20 list until a last minute Android 2.3 update booted it back up to the front of the pack (so last minute that we're still working on updating the review).We can confirm that some of the niggles that were appearing with the older version of the software are gone - the lagging on certain applications seems to have gone now, and while battery life is still not stellar, it's certainly improved - especially when it comes to offering a correct reading.The Super AMOLED screen is still one of the best around for media, rivalling the likes of the iPhone 4 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, and while we can't fix the fact it doesn't have a flash, Flash VIDEO now works a lot better.But its time as Samsung's top smartphone is now over - the Galaxy S2 has landed and, despite this model being a tenner a month cheaper, its new sequel is so much better you'd have to be really in need of a budget handset to make this your choice, hence its dramatic fall down the rankings.

Quick verdict - The Samsung Galaxy S is everything that's good about the Wave, but with Android power to back it up. The Super AMOLED screen is awe-inspiring, and the 1GHz Hummingbird processor means the phone never misses a beat, even though it's not dual core. This was Samsung's breakout smartphone, and while you feel its time at the top is drawing to a close, a price drop or two over the next few months will keep this phone alive and kicking for a while yet.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -Motorola Atrix

13. Motorola Atrix

When Motorola announced the Atrix at CES 2011, we were blown away by the tech crammed into the tiny package. Dual core Tegra 2 1GHz processors, 1930mAh battery and qHD screen meant the Atrix was far and away the most powerful phone around.It garnered rave reviews from us thanks to the snappy processor speeds, the range of accessories that use the inbuilt WebOS (including an awesome LapDock that turns the phone into a fully-fledged netbook) and above average battery life, even in heavy usage scenarios.The only reason the Motorola Atrix isn't higher up in the list is we're still yet to review the UK edition, and we want to make sure the experience is worthy of a place in our top 10 list - plus we need to know the final price to you, dear reader.

Quick verdict - Dual core phones are the talk of Mobonia at the moment (the land where handsets are conceived and developed) and the Motorola Atrix is leading the charge. It's not the sleekest handset out there at the moment, and in the dual core wars it's likely to be trumped by the likes of the LG Optimus 2X and Samsung Galaxy S2 in terms of looks.But for the power business user, this is highly likely to be the only phone they need look at for a long while.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -HTC Desire HD

14. HTC Desire HD

The HTC Desire HD was a phone we were so excited about when it launched the huge 4.3-inch screen, DLNA support in the new version of Sense this was going to be the new favourite Android phone on the block.However, battery issues got in the way many people reported that it lasted less than a day on a single charge when used under normal conditions, and the larger screen meant it was dubbed a 'male-oriented' phone.Don't get us wrong, it's a cracking piece of kit: 8MP camera with flash, large screen with surround sound and connection to HD TVs is a decent lineup, even before we mention the excellent Sense UI on top, but after the launch of the Incredible S, it's inevitable that the Desire HD would drop significantly on the list

Quick verdict - The Desire HD is a behemoth of a phone - powerful, hefty yet slim. However, with the 4-inch screen of the HTC Incredible S, the cooler design and same price point (plus updated Sense UI) we have to plump for that one instead if we're recommending a larger HTC phone.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - HTC Wildfire

                                   

15. HTC Wildfire

HTC might not have got budget phones right the first time round - remember the HTC Tattoo, forlornly stuck on Android 1.6? But the HTC Wildfire is a much bigger hit, essentially taking the HTC Desire and squishing it down and reducing the cost.We were impressed with the HVGA screen and dinky dimensions - while the camera was only passable, the presence of the flash helped things greatly.Essentially, it's a decent Android smartphone for not much cash although it's going to be usurped by the new HTC Wildfire S which is smaller, faster and, more importantly, cheaper.

Quick verdict -Friendly on the pocket and even nicer on the wallet, the HTC Wildfire is set for a big price drop now the Wildfire S has emerged, so if you're thinking of upgrading to this, you could be rewarded for your patience.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - Nokia N8

 

16. Nokia N8

If you've been a Nokia fan for years, then you'll have noticed that the Finnish firm hasn't been competing at the sharp end of the game for a while now.It hoped to change all that with the N8, and on the hardware side it triumphed, at least: 12MP camera with Xenon flash, HD video recording, reams of internal storage and a high end media player, as well as the new Symbian^3 OS.It's not an expensive device either. With it available on an 18-month deal at only £25 a month, we're getting back to the days when you could have a high-end smartphone and not be locked into a contract until you start drawing a pension. (Unless you're reading this and are 64 years old - those days are gone for you).However, the user interface still needs a lot of work in our opinion - the new Symbian Anna update goes a long way to fixing the laggy issues and poor internet browser, but it still needs a few more updates to even think about rivalling the slickness of the Android brigade.

Quick verdict -This is hardware at the sharp end of many categories, which is sure to bring a smile to tech-lovers' hearts. It's a phone that polarises opinion though - some people prefer a snazzier user interface, which the Nokia N8 fails to deliver, even with the Anna update. Others love the power of Symbian^3, and can see past the slight lag in the ageing UI - and for them this phone is without compare.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini / Pro

17. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini / Pro

Sony Ericsson's time in the doldrums might be coming to an end, and that turnaround was marked by the success of the Xperia Mini and its keyboarded sidekick, the Mini Pro.We loved its miniature dimensions - although we still don't understand how adding a keyboard only increased the depth by 1mm - and the reskinning of Sony Ericsson's overlay to fit a teeny screen was genius at times.It's great for music playback while sitting secretly in a pocket - although it's never going to be a video-watching marvel and the internet browser is unbelievably snappy for a 600MHz processor. Plus, it has a lower price tag than many handsets around it, at less than £200 on PAYG and running Android 2.1.

Quick verdict - The clever implementation of Android with customisable corner icons and a simple yet effective keyboard means it's very easy to use this phone, and even the internet is still a good experience for one of the world's smallest smartphones.We can see a refresh for this line coming soon hopefully with a little bit of a Gingerbread flavour about it  but for now, it's a cool choice if you're after a tidy package

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20 best mobile phones in the world today -Samsung Galaxy Ace

18. Samsung Galaxy Ace

The Samsung Galaxy Ace is an odd little phone when you first pick it up - plastic mesh back, lower-res touchscreen and a slight lag on the interface aren't what everyone is looking for in a smartphone.However, combined with Samsung's TouchWiz overlay and a sublime £15-£20 a month price, the Ace suddenly seems like a much more attractive package - with a tip-top 5MP camera on the back to boot.It might not be the snappiest phone you'll ever use (we found it sometimes stumbled wandering from one home screen to the next) and it's only average for media, but for that price point it deserves to be one of the budget newbies on our list.

Quick verdict - Compared to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S2, the Ace looks lightweight - but then consider that you're getting access to a large amount of the Android Market, a microSD slot and an above-average camera, and the head to head comparison is suddenly looking a lot more even.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today-LG Optimus 7

19. LG Optimus 7

Windows Phone 7 made a big impact on our top 20 list back in November 2010, but now it's reduced to a single offering - and we're plumping for the LG Optimus 7.While it lacks the vivid screen of the Samsung Omnia 7 or the large display/kickstand combo of the HTC HD7, the Optimus 7 wins simply because it has a few more features on offer out of the box, including an awesome augmented reality browser that shows the weather when you point it at the sky. (Yes, we know you could look at it with your eyes. We mean it shows forecast weather).The PlayTo DLNA service is ace too, making it a breeze to send content to your big screen TV, and the build quality isn't too shabby either.The sleek packaging and slick operating system still bring a smile to our faces when using it - but Windows Phone 7 badly needs the big Mango update we're hoping to see in the next few months.

Quick verdict - If you follow the word of Stephen Fry and simply must check out Microsoft's new smartphone OS, this is the phone we'd recommend to do it on. The sweet swishing action will impress you, and the Live Tiles and Xbox integration are nice additions too. It's still far too simplistic to be a cutting-edge phone, but that will all change when the multi-tasking Mango update drops.

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20 best mobile phones in the world today-Blackberry Bold 9780

20. Blackberry Bold 9780

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a worthy upgrade to RIM's flagship range from the Bold 9700. The new operating system is a significant improvement, making the phone more relevant to the wider market than anything that's come before.An improved screen and BlackBerry OS 6 make it feel more premium, and the chassis construction will please many too, along with an upgraded 5MP camera with flash that actually takes passable snaps.The keyboard design has again been tinkered with, and we don't think it's to the benefit of BlackBerry stalwarts the world over, but it's still a great way to quickly chuck in some text.

Quick verdict - The Bold 9780 is the only member of the BlackBerry family on our list. Some might question the lack of the Torch on here, given its status as RIM's flagship model, but we felt the chunkier design, higher price and poor on-screen keyboard mean it's been overshadowed by its slimmer, slicker and more conventional brother.

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Latest mobile phones 2011-Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini

Mini by name and by nature, this is a refresh of the concept behind Sony Ericsson's X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro, the pint-sized and ultraportable handsets launched in mid-2010.It packs a new 1GHz processor, and a bigger 3-inch screen with the Bravia Engine Reality Display tech used in the Xperia Arc (read: you get a 320x480 resolution touchscreen that's a bit brighter at times).The user interface has received an overhaul too, so on paper the new Xperia Mini looks like a big leap forward for the tiny form factor.And so it proves to be, offering a very usable dare we say, pretty interface that makes the small screen totally workable. Social media integration is great too.The story's not perfect, though, with less-than-brilliant video codec support and a weak camera offering. The titchy screen won't suit gamers either, but those after a great little phone that won't keep their hands full with glitches and faffing about could be in for a treat.

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Latest mobile phones 2011-LG Optimus 3D

LG Optimus 3D

It's big, it's weighty and it's pretty darn expensive, but that pair of characters tacked on the end of the LG Optimus 3D's name might justify all that and more for you. For this, ladies and gents, is a technological milestone: the first 'glasses-free' 3D phone.The good news is that the effect works brilliantly and that all-important screen is complemented by some great Android customisations on the software side.Web performance is stellar too.The bad news is that even for a dual-core, the Optimus 3D can feel sluggish, the battery life is poor and – oddly for a phone sold on the back of cutting-edge tech – it's 'only' running Android 2.2.If you're undecided about joining the 3D revolution, then head on over to the review to find out more

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Latest mobile phones 2011-BlackBerry Torch 9810

BlackBerry Torch 9810

This update of the Torch 9800, the first touchscreen-equipped BlackBerry, is mighty similar to its predecessor at first glance. But fire up the 3.2-inch touchscreen and you'll start to notice the difference, with a VGA 640 x 480 resolution making the whole experience far crisper.The processor is fast, the battery life is good, and contacts and messaging are fantastic, but we do have a few gripes. This, folks, is an incremental upgrade and one that struggles to find its niche in BlackBerry's pantheon.There are RIM handsets that are more focused on the demographics that this phone lightly touches, and those who already own a Torch 9800 may well be still locked into a contract, so there'll be little chance to upgrade.It's by no means a bad handset, though, so it's well worth a look alongside phones such as the Bold 9900 or Curve as a point of comparison.

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Latest mobile phones 2011-Samsung Galaxy Ace

Samsung Galaxy Ace

With a middle-of-the-range spec, 800MHz processor and iPhone-aping looks, it may be hard to see why it's worth buying into the new Galaxy Ace. However, its Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS makes a considerable difference and is, in fact, this phone's ace (yes! We said it) in the hole.

It won't cost you the Earth either, so look deeper and you may find just what you were looking for.

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