The INQ 1 is a highly innovative phone that pulls together social networking services in a compact slider -- it ties all your Facebook, Skype and Windows Live contacts together and shows you who's online and lets you get in touch really easily. It mi...

Integration with online services is really slick; HSPDA makes it all quick

Lack of flash on the camera; no 3.5mm headphone jack; design could be sexier

The INQ 1 is a great achievement that proves good phones needn't be expensive. If you want access to Facebook, Skype and Windows Live Messenger without the size, complexity and expense of a full smart phone, this is perfect. We're disappointed i...

RIM's first attempt at a clamshell phone is a smartly designed and usable piece of kit. All the usual BlackBerry email functionality is there, but in a more elegant chassis. A large screen and keypad make Web surfing and emailing easy, and a 3.5mm he...

Wi-Fi; 3.5mm headphone jack is a bonus

Lack of 3G; camera could be better

RIM's attempt at cramming the BlackBerry into a clamshell isn't bad. At first we thought we wouldn't like it much, but after using the Flip for some time we realised it's actually very usable and performs well. Our only disappointments...

The Xperia X1 is a refreshing addition to the Sony Ericsson portfolio -- it's unlike any phone the company has ever released. Not only is it Sony Ericsson's first Windows Mobile smart phone, but it also offers loads of features, including a slid...

Wi-Fi; HSDPA; Qwerty keypad; large screen; 3.5mm headphone jack

Interface lags at times; Windows Mobile requires using a stylus for certain items

We really wanted to love the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 as it boasts an attractive design and features the iPhone 3G would be jealous of, but it runs on Windows Mobile and as a consequence doesn't deliver a great user experience. If only the Xperia X1 r...

Following a period of growing excitement, RIM finally released the BlackBerry Storm.The Storm boasts GPS, HSDPA and its own app store, but the real draw is the 'ClickThrough' screen, which you physically press down to select things. Andrew Lim g...

Crisp and sharp display; GPS and HSDPA; extensive media support

No Wi-Fi; a few interface bugs still need to be ironed out; camera doesn't always take good shots

We commend RIM for entering the highly competitive touchscreen market with an innovative product, but there's still lots of room for improvement. Our experience with the Strom has driven us to the conclusion that it's not RIM's best device...

From the model number, you'd think the N85 is a lesser version of the famous N95, but it's actually an upgrade. It boasts Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS and a 3.5mm headphone socket. Is this a case of Nokia running out of ideas, or is it merely honing a dese...

HSDPA, GPS, Wi-Fi keep you connected; 5-megapixel camera takes good pics; 3.5mm headphone jack is convenient, and well placed

Keys on the keypad could be better defined

The Nokia N85 is another solid N-series phone from the peeps in Finland, but if you're looking for something different this won't be your bag. What you have with the N85 is a well-designed, feature-packed phone, but it's not a million miles...

Samsung's love affair with touchscreen phones has produced some gems -- and some stinkers. The latest direction both Samsung and its Korean arch-rival LG are taking touchscreens is the high-end camera phone. The Pixon packs 8 megapixels and a dual LE...

8-megapixel camera; HSDPA; DivX and Xvid support

Lack of Wi-Fi; LED, rather than superior xenon flash; no 3.5mm headphone jack

The Samsung Pixon's camera took photos worthy of framing, which is more than you can say for most camera phones. That said, it didn't do so will in low light, so don't expect great things if you plan on using it for late-night parties. As a...

Sony Ericsson has always produced good camera phones but the C905 outdoes them all. The high-resolution camera with xenon flash produces sharp shots even in low light and we were impressed by all the extras, such as GPS and Wi-Fi. If you're looking f...

8-megapixel camera; xenon flash; Wi-Fi; HSDPA

Pictures can take a while to save

Sony Ericsson has always produced good camera phones but the C905 outdoes them all. The high resolution camera with xenon flash produces sharp shots even in low light and we were impressed by all the extras, such as GPS and Wi-Fi. If you're looking f...

The HTC Touch HD is HTC's finest Windows Mobile phone yet. A slim casing houses a large, responsive VGA screen, and inside you'll find the heart of a beast: GPS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm headphone jack all make for a very smart phone indeed. It&...

Slim design; large screen; HSDPA; Wi-Fi; GPS; 3.5mm headphone jack

Even with TouchFLO 3D Windows Mobile still isn't that finger-friendly

The HTC Touch HD is HTC's finest Windows Mobile phone yet. A slim casing houses a large, responsive VGA screen. But it's not just about looks because inside this attractive phone lies the heart of a beast. GPS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm headphone...

Sony Ericsson's new W595 is a slider handset with a 3.2-megapixel camera, and it replaces the popular W580i from last year. Supported music formats include MP3, AAC, WMA and WAV, meaning it could replace your MP3 player. The new camera is a definite...

Easy to use; good sound quality; decent resolution camera; battery life; screen

No 3.5mm headphone socket; no camera flash

This is a solid phone, aside from its lack of a real headphone socket. But if you're expecting anything radically new, you might want to wait a little while for Sony Ericsson to start innovating before you upgrade

If you're overwhelmed with all the large touchscreen phones coming out at the moment and yearn for something a little smaller, Nokia might just have what you're looking for. The seductive Nokia 6600 Slide looks like a little shiny pebble and doe...

Compact design; metal casing; straightforward interface; Nokia Maps pre-installed

Lack of 3.5mm headphone jack; battery cover is tough to take off

If you're not bothered with having every feature under the sun and want a phone that's small and easy to use, the Nokia 6600 Slide is it. While it's not going to wow your friends with its amazing features, it does fit in your pocket easily...