Feeling the need for speed? We rate our favourite 3G phones; fast downloads, video calling, high-resolution cameras, large screens and a plethora of other high-end features are on tap.
Sony Ericsson W900i (Score: 87%, Very good)
 Making its way to the number one spot on our list ist Sony Ericsson's all-singing, all-dancing W900i, complete with speedy 3G; a superb high-resolution display; and a snap-happy 2 Megapixel camera with autofocus. Its browser is unfortunately rather average and battery life is naturally modest for such a fully featured handset - but for €650 EUR, one does get an outstanding music player and Bluetooth connectivity for either streaming audio in stereo or providing high-speed Internet access for a laptop. More...
Nokia N70 (Score: 83%, Very good)
 Courtesy of among other features reliable and speedy 3G connectivity, a first-rate browser and Bluetooth for enabling high-speed Internet access for laptop users, Nokia's N70 follows hot on the heels of the W900i at €550 EUR. A 2 Megapixel camera which shoots high-quality stills as well as video further enhances a positive impression, as does nuggets such as a stereo FM radio, USB 2.0 for data transfers and the ability to install native 3rd party applications. More...
Nokia 6680 (Score: 73%, Good)
 Nearly identical to its successor, the N70, Nokia's 6680 remains a solid choice despite not being among the most recent 3G phones to see the light of day. Subtract the stereo FM radio and exchange the 2 Megapixel camera for one of the 1.3 Megapixel variety, and the 6680 presents a cheaper yet almost equally capable alternative to the newer and arguably better-looking N70. At €425 EUR, it's a bit of a steal - and business users will also appreciate its solid document viewing capabilities. More...
LG U880 (Score: 71%, Good)
 Despite being smaller and sleeker than its competitors, LG's U880 manages to offer up a good range of features including video calling, still picture shooting and video recording courtesy of its 1.3 Megapixel swivel camera. Basic functions perform with aplomb on a crisp and bright display, and although we've seen better browsers we're pleased to see the inclusion of Bluetooth which lets laptop users get online, no wires attached. Available exclusively to subscribers of operator Three across the globe. More...
Sony Ericsson K608i (Score: 70%, Good)
 Another handset exclusively available to Three subscribers is the K608i - although the vanilla
K600i will do nearly as well. This small candybar sports above-par battery life and excellent connecivity courtesy of speedy downloads and Bluetooth, while performance in other departments is fully adequate. Our only major niggle with this handset is its poor keypad, but at the same time we also have to admit we favour the inclusion of a stereo FM radio. More...
| Scoreboard |
Battery
life |
Connectivity |
Browser |
Display |
Camera |
Perform-
ance |
| Sony Ericsson W900i |
Good |
Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Nokia N70 |
Good |
Excellent |
Very good |
Very good |
Very good |
Excellent |
| Nokia 6680 |
Good |
Excellent |
Very good |
Very good |
Average |
Very good |
| LG U880 |
Good |
Very good |
Good |
Very good |
Good |
Very good |
| Sony Ericsson K608i |
Very good |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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