From high-end 3 Megapixel snappers to budget-minded 0.3 Megapixel alternatives; Megapixels fly as editors rate the best camera phones.
By now, virtually all phones have cameras - but users don't all have the same picture-snapping or video-recording needs. For avid life bloggers, a fancy new 3.2-Megapixel edition might be in order, while those who the camera merely for snapping faces for their contacts list will do just fine with one of the 0.3 Megapixel varieties; the choices below span the entire range of resolution, quality and price.
3 Megapixel
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Sony Ericsson K800i
Score: 90% When: June 2006 Worth: €475
Read the full article » Although more susceptible to camera shake than a low-end digital camera, the Sony Ericsson K800i is in fact capable of replacing just such a product; a considerable feat, even though the vast majority of users will not want to rely on it for preserving precious memories. Its imaging prowess is backed up by strong performance in the areas of calling and messaging, while its browser is of the rather mediocre sort; handy, then, that the overall impression is picked up by the inclusion of a stereo FM radio with RDS, a RSS reader and even a sprinkle of stereo Bluetooth audio for an otherwise unnoteworthy MP3 player. Read the full article » |
VGA recording
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Nokia 6233
Score: 90% When: June 2006 Worth: €300
Read the full article » Although displaying Nokia's usual excellence in the departments of voice calls and messaging, Nokia's 6233 has several shortcomings which hamper various aspects of its use as a 3G phone. Among these, the lack of video calling and a poor browser affect use of the phone itself, while the omission of a USB cable means laptop users will be unable to reach maximize 3G bandwidth. It does, however, have good Bluetooth performance for those who prefer the unwired approach, and several other appealing features such as outstanding VGA video recording, an FM radio for aural entertainment and a very decent screen. Read the full article » |
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Nokia N90
Score: 83% When: August 2005 Worth: €675
Read the full article » As the first camera phone to apply proper optics along with a mix of a quality 2-megapixel sensor, a brilliant high-resolution screen and a good selection of image management software, it's no wonder Nokia's N90 is best-in-class. Granted, it’s also an unwieldy beast, but this allows for a more flexible approach to snapping pictures and recording video due to its ability to shape-shift for shooting from the hip. Its external display isn't of much use, however, and we certainly yearn for better synchronization to back up its decent amount of storage. Read the full article » |
1.3 Megapixel
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LG KG800
Score: 68% When: May 2006 Worth: €500
Read the full article » With the KG800, LG clearly made the decision to keep specifications on the down low in order to bring forward a small, light and supremely stylish handset - although its price tag claims otherwise. Its feature set - including a mediocre camera and music player - compares reasonably well to other slim and fashion phones; its most aggravating fault is the lagging text input, which stands in contrast to its responsive touch-sensitive navigational controls. This is a handset for those who primarily call and text, and want to look good doing it. Read the full article » |
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Motorola PEBL
Score: 65% When: September 2005 (T-Mobile) Worth: €250
Read the full article » Now available on T-Mobile, the high-style oval design of the Motorola PEBL is a must-have for fashion-conscious chatters who don't mind sacrificing substance for style. The free clamshell comes with a travesty of a VGA camera which should be used solely for MMS party pics, as well as a decent keypad which stands in stark contrast to the poor usability of the outdated and unintuitive user interface of the handset - a constant source of annoyance. Battery life is also a tad on the short side, with 2 hours of talk time and 4 days of standby. Read the full article » |
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