Cell phones always seem to come with inevitable compromises. There are sliders with both numeric dial pads and wide QWERTY keyboards that are excellent at messaging, but little else....

Four-line QWERTY keyboard ; speedy EV-DO WAP 2.0 Web browser ; high-quality 3-megapixel photos and HVGA video ; visual voicemail

No threaded messaging ; limited access to apps via external screen ; difficult to frame photos using external screen ; poor photo-taking ergonomics

LG has gone back to the future for its "new" enV Touch. Why the quotes? The enV Touch isn't new. It's essentially an update of LG's first iPhone competitor, the Voyager...

Excellent sound for music and voice ; speedy EV-DO Web access ; high-quality 3.2 MP pictures ; touch and physical QWERTY keyboards

Short battery life ; tiny text in Web browser ; redundant menu navigation interface ; no threaded messaging

Essentially a low-cal version of its Omnia, Samsung's 3G Highlight is a compact, full-touchscreen phone - no physical keyboard or dialpad - with all the multimedia and messaging...

3-inch touchscreen with haptic feedback ; long battery life ; quality 3MP photos and HVGA video ; speedy 3G Web access ; excellent music player

No 3.5mm headphone jack ; no threaded messaging ; limited T-Mobile 3G availability ; microSD slot behind battery ; awkward to unlock

Targeting the business professional always on the go, whether it's across the ocean or across town, Canada-based Research In Motion released the first global 3G BlackBerry into...

Rock-solid e-mail, fast web browsing, outstanding battery life, numerous high-quality free apps

Heavy, trackball has tendency to stick, no Wi-Fi, slow startup, low quality speaker for music

The evolution of the cell-phone camera takes yet another leap forward with the Sony Ericsson W995a. Along with a Walkman-branded digital music player, the W995a includes an 8.1 MP camera,...

8.1 MP camera ; speedy Web access and full email access ; external access and controls for camera and music ; stereo speakers

Expensive ; disappointing photos ; anachronistic Ericsson connecting jack ; below-average talk time

The T-Mobile myTouch 3G is T-Mobile's second phone to feature Android. It offers a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with an on-screen keyboard for texting and messaging. The myTouch 3G...

Android operating system ; beautiful 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen ; expandable memory ; physical control buttons ; lightweight

No 3.5mm headphone jack ; no built-in memory ; slow 3G Web connectivity ; minimal T-Mobile 3G coverage

Pre pulls your different online calendars into one view, bringing you the information you want without having to search for it. Pre links your contacts from different sources, giving...

QWERTY keyboard ; functional touch screen ; polished interface ; good camera ; fast connectivity

Some lag in WebOS ; app store is still growing ; slightly sloppy sliding mechanism

A clean interface, superior camera and comfortable keyboard all make the Propel Pro a solid value.

Clean presentation; Good keyboard; Solid camera

Average Internet speeds; Light on frills

More storage, speed and features can only improve an already impeccable smartphone.

Offers many new features and improvements over predecessors, Addition of video recording capability, Doubles as portable media player, Bundled with the new iPhone OS 3.0

Camera still lags behind other smartphones (fewer megapixels, no flash or zoom), Still no expandable memory solution

The super-capable N97 can do it all, but still lacks some of the polish of cheaper competitors.

High-res screen; takes photos on par with standalone cameras; unrivalled feature set; respectable build quality; powerful OS

Somewhat cludgy touch screen; keyboard needs more tactile feedback; disappointing voice capabilities; symbian still too obtuse in places; price