Though it comes with many high-end features, the M900 falls short in key areas given the availability of excellent products at similar prices out there, from brands like HTC, Samsung and Apple.

Huge 3.8-inch display ; HSDPA connectivity ; SiRFstar III GPS ; fingerprint sensor

Clunky custom interface ; heavy and bulky ; poor build quality ; unimpressive keyboard ; poor battery life ; voice quality can be improved, no dedicated audio port

Even after getting used to the size, we were still unimpressed by the build quality. For one, the screen felt soft to the touch and depressed slightly when tapped. After sliding the screen out to expose the keyboard, we noticed a slight wobble. ...

This smartphone is ideal for business professionals, thanks to the great conference call feature and good keyboard for typing. Unfortunately, there's the bulky form factor to put up with.

3.6-inch WVGA display ; great speakerphone with multi-party calling ; excellent video call quality ; good keyboard ; many useful TouchFlo 3D features

Very bulky and heavy ; no dedicated 3.5mm audio connector ; slow camera autofocus and no LED ; expensive

The large screen on the Pro2 measures 3.6-inches diagonally and has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA). This was sharp and bright and we had no problems with the display in our week of use. The display fills the front of the device almost ...

LG Viewty Smart GC900 - LG's sequel to the Viewty packs an 8-megapixel camera and user interface enhancements.

The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and ...

Finally has common cell phone features like multimedia messaging, video recording, and voice dialing ; runs faster ; promised battery life is longer ; multimedia quality continues to shine

Call quality shows no improvements ; 3G signal reception remains uneven ; still don't get Flash Lite, USB transfer and storage, or multitasking

. But, if you're a current iPhone 3G owner, the answer isn't so clear. If you're eligible to upgrade at the cheapest prices (US$199 for the 16GB model and US$299 for the 32GB model), we suggest doing so, as long as you don't mind the required two-year ...

Samsung Omnia II (I8000) - We take an early look at the Korean manufacturer's next Windows Mobile phone and its accompanying TouchWiz 2.0 interface.

7.2Mbps HSDPA ; large 3.7-inch AMOLED display ; good 5-megapixel camera ; 3.5mm audio port ; useful Task Switcher for memory management ; good battery life ; inexpensive

Plastic surface is very prone to smudges ; external stylus can be annoying ; threaded SMS unavailable ; certain parts of custom UI can be slow at times

comes with a marginally larger 3.8-inch TFT LCD of the same resolution. Like many other Samsung phones, this screen is top-notch and displays details and colors vividly

HTC Hero - We don't need another hero...unless it's a new phone from HTC. Dubbed the Hero, its HTC's third handset to sport the Google Android operating system. - The software customizations featured on this new Android smartphone make it an enticing ...

Epic customizability ; well-designed home screen widgets with live updates ; easy-to-use keyboard ; convenient Android Market for apps ; multitouch capability ; Flash support ; 3.5mm headphone jack ; Facebook integration

Sluggish at times ; Flash video is dodgy ; no easy way to back up and restore ; button and menu overkill

The Hero is available SIM-free for around £400 (US$661)

The Samsung i8910 HD is ahead of its competition with HD video capture and may be the most advanced and feature-packed S60 smartphone in the market right now.

Reasonably slim despite large footprint ; generous 3.7-inch touchscreen ; HSUPA ; DLNA ; 3.5mm audio jack ; support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ; high-definition 720p video recording

AMOLED display washed in sunlight ; inconsistencies in operating system ; no stabilization or active focus in video capture mode

There are only three hardware keys--call, end and menu--on the front. A 3.5mm audio jack, protected by a plastic cover, sits at the top of the phone beside a pair of onboard speakers (the other one is at the bottom edge). The zoom lever/volume control ...

The S60 software may be dated, but it's still one of the best smartphone operating systems for non-touchscreen devices out there. There's no denying that the N86 is a marked improvement over the N85 and will appeal to those looking for an all-rounded ...

Solid build quality ; improved numeric keypad over predecessor ; 8GB onboard memory ; raft of wireless features ; good camera ; snappy performance

Flimsy kickstand ; stiff camera shutter ; no DivX/XviD support ; rudimentary video call camera

, the N86 comes with a kickstand at the back. The plastic material is a tad flimsy and feels like it'd break with a minor twist. The good thing is the phone is stable sitting on the desk unlike the W995 Walkman which tends to tip over with a little ...

The HTC Snap is one of the better messaging-focused Windows Mobile smartphones around at the moment, but its confusing user interface and poor battery life mean we can't see it tempting many BlackBerry users into making the switch.

Great keyboard ; good Inner Circle software

Short battery life ; awkward Windows Mobile interface ; poor camera

The HTC Snap is a little wider than the Nokia E71

HTC has dug deep into Microsoft's underlying OS interface and made tweaks that allow for a great user experience on the Diamond2.

Sharp 3.2-inch WVGA display; enhanced TouchFlo 3D interface, fast Internet browser; text input comes with haptic feedback; stylish design

No 3.5mm audio jack; relatively expensive; no bundled turn-by-turn GPS software

The back of the Diamond2 doesn't come with the prism motif