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Best Helio phones of the yearBy Sindre Lia, 28 December 2007
Helio failed to create buzz around its new Samsung slider when it had really mattered, but the MVNO has still impressed us this year.

Helio Ocean    Similar models »
Score: 72% When: May 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Helio
Helio's added a few new moves to the Ocean since we last saw it. Did they make all the right changes?
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Helio Ocean
Helio Fin    Similar models »
Score: 64% When: August 2007 Worth: $125 - $175 Carrier: Helio
Helio pumps some serious multimedia and messaging into this slimmest clamshell, but can the thin shell and flat keys keep up with all the features?
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Helio Fin
Helio Drift    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: November 2006 Worth: $225 Carrier: Helio
With its icy cool design and unique interface, Samsung's new Drift for Helio finds your friends with Buddy Beacon and MySpace Mobile. Will it help you find the party, or leave you all alone?
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Helio Drift
Helio Heat    Similar models »
Score: 58% When: March 2007 Worth: $150 Carrier: Helio
The slim new Helio Heat by Samsung features GPS and touch-sensitive controls in a tiny, sliding package. Does it measure up to its older sibling, the Drift?
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Helio Heat
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Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 85% $650Unlocked
Apple iPhone 3G 82% $200AT&T
Nokia N95 80% $530Unlocked
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
Helio Ocean 72% $200Helio
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless) 69% $200Verizon Wireless
RIM Blackberry Curve 64% $200AT&T
Nokia N76 60% $500Unlocked
Motorola Q9m (Verizon Wireless) 58% $130Verizon Wireless
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