Every major mobile maker may be trying their hand at touchscreens in the wake of the iPhone, but with the KF600 LG has managed to come up with a touch-controlled phone offering something distinctly different

Excellent Walkman music player, 3G HSDPA connectivity, Slim, attractive design, 2GB M2 memory card supplied

No Wi-Fi, No flash or autofocus for camera, No smartphone capability, Socket positioning, Poor loudspeaker quality

A head-turning design will make this an attractive devuce for the more style-conscious, but the basic feature set may put many off for the moment

Slipping the stylishly slim W890i music mobile phone into its Walkman phone line-up, Sony Ericsson is aiming to repeat the W880i's feat of combining classy minimalist design with crowd-pleasing functionality

Excellent Walkman music player, 3G HSDPA connectivity, 3.2-megapixel camera, Slim, attractive design

No Wi-Fi, No flash or autofocus for camera, No smartphone capability, Poor loudspeaker quality

Some brilliant features, yet another stunning Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson's Walkman

When something claims to be tough our first reaction tends to be "we'll see about that." Samsung's Solid makes much of its strong points - that is, that it's capable of withstanding a bit of bashing and splashing that would floor less macho mobiles

Dust, water and shock resistant, Solid but light feel, Simple, straightforward controls

Basic set of features, Basic VGA camera, Chunky build, Small display

This is certainly a robust phone, but the very basic feature set will put many off

Collaborating with a high-end fashion label may be a smart way to add some brand cachet, but Samsung's teamwork with Giorgio Armani on its first joint labelled handset is more than just a style icon-endorsed trophy mobile

Stylish design, Thin, compact aluminium and stainless steel shell, 2.6-inch touchscreen control with haptic feedback, Fashionable extras supplied

No 3G or Wi-Fi, No regular headphone socket for upgrading, Camera performance could be better, Text composition implementation poor

A slick and elegant design will be more than enough for those drawn in by the Giorgio Armani name, but the dodgy interface will deter others

The term 'iPhone killer' is growing a little wearied, and while Samsung's F700 may look like Apple's debut handset - it's more of a sheep in wolf's clothing. That said, Samsung does have a few aces at the ready to convince us to stop coveting the iPhone,...

3G HSDPA support, Slide-out Qwerty keyboard, Large touchscreen display

Fiddly user interface, No Wi-Fi, Limited music player

A nifty little handset with lots of potential, but unfortunately its poor usability lets it down

Sony Ericsson makes a point of creating phones for pretty much every demographic, from cheap and cheerful handsets like the recently announced T280 to advanced smartphones like the P1i, including Cyber-shot models for the camera buffs and Walkman devices...

Great 3.2 megapixel camera with good editing features, Useful 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, Generous 8GB internal storage, Simple touchscreen interface

Occasionally slow operation, Awkward to navigate, Battery life isn't great, No memory card expansion

The top-of-the-range Walkman is certainly packed with features, it's just a shame it isn't a bit easier to use

It's all about style and image. While it's far from unusual to pick a phone for its looks, giving a run-out to a mobile with such a singular style signature as the Nokia 7900 Prism is certainly making one stand-out fashion statement

Striking design - some will love it, 3G connectivity, Slim but solid build, Good quality music player performance, 1GB of internal storage

Striking design - some will loathe it, Awkward keypad impractical for fast texting, number input, No expandable memory, Average 2-megapixel camera, MicroUSB connector used for headphone connectivity

Some awkward features, but if it's aesthetics thet you're more bothered about, this could be the phone for you

While Motorola has recently tried to revive past glories with its RAZR2, its latest MOTO U9 clamshell instead harks back to the less market-shaking but still much-admired design of its PEBL

External OLED display with touch music controls, Mirrored metallic shell-look, Bargain price, Music player onboard

Disappointing 2-megapixel camera, Design will put off some, No 3G, Keypad and shell feels plasticky

Side by side with similarly affordable Sony Ericsson Walkmans, Nokias and Samsungs, which offer more functionality and a higher quality feel for your money, the U9 is underspecced and uninspired

If you like your mobiles in classic candybar flavour, Nokia's N82 could be the smartphone you've been waiting for. With a 5-megapixel camera, this Symbian S60 device is Nokia's most sophisticated candybar-style mobile to hit the market.

Wi-Fi and 3G HSDPA connectivity, A-GPS with supplied sat nav software, 5-megapixel camera, Extensive multimedia functionality, Auto screen rotation technology

Too Large, Tiny numberpad keys, Feels cheap, No optical zoom, No dedicated music player controls

The somewhat cheap look of the phone is in stark contrast to the wealth of features on offer here, with its great connectivity and multimedia spec

RIM was up against it when it launched the revamped BlackBerry Pearl last November, going head-to-head with the much-hyped iPhone. But a few months into the battle, it seems the business brand of choice has achieved a crossover handset with the staying po...

Wi-Fi, Handy Push Email, Business functions with consumer appeal

Outdated interface, Small screen, No 3G

A bit old-fashioned in some ways, but more than capable of providing you with all that you'll need from a PDA