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Top 15 phones of Mobile World CongressBy Sindre Lia, 15 February 2008
The Mobile World Congress has come to an end, and we round out this week's live coverage with a list of the most coveted smartphones and feature phones.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: November 2008 Worth: $800 Carrier: Unlocked
Our long-awaited Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 review finally tackles the high-resolution, panels-flipping, Windows Mobile super-phone. Does it live up to the hype?
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
Nokia N96    Similar models »
When: October 2008 Worth: $770 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia N96 recently got approved by the FCC, and will start selling with U.S. 3G support later this year.
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Nokia N96
Samsung SGH-F480    Similar models »
When: May 2008 Worth: $700 Carrier: Unlocked
We take a look at Samsung's improved touch interface on the Samsung F480. Is it better than their holy "Croix" design?
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Samsung SGH-F480
LG KF700    Similar models »
When: April 2008 Worth: $450 Carrier: Unlocked
We get our hands on the LG KF700, with all its input methods and advance features. Is this more than an enhanced Prada phone? Check out our preview and pics.
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LG KF700
Sony Ericsson C902    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
The new high-end CyberShot C902 has GPS location and facial-recognition auto focus. Time to throw out the point-and-shoot? Check out our hands-on gallery.
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Sony Ericsson C902
Toshiba Portege G810    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $720 Carrier: Unlocked
Toshiba's Portege G810 hides Windows Mobile beneath some colorful menus and a large touchscreen. Check out our pics to see the difference.
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Toshiba Portege G810
Sony Ericsson G900    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
You might come for the stickies, but you'll stay for the impressive camera, with touch sensitive focusing. Read more about the G900 and check out our pics.
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Sony Ericsson G900
Samsung SGH-G810    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $530 Carrier: Unlocked
The Samsung G810 is a Symbian OS slider with some advanced optics on board, including (drumroll please) real optical zoom. Check out our pics of this heavy-duty cameraphone.
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Samsung SGH-G810
Samsung SGH-i780    Similar models »
When: March 2008 Worth: $700
We take a look at Samsung's update to the BlackJack family. Will the optical mouse and touch screen beat the old scroll wheel once and for all?
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Samsung SGH-i780
HTC P3470    Similar models »
When: March 2008 Worth: $600
We take a look at HTC's newest touchscreen-only device. With a borrowed overlay from the HTC Touch, does the P3470 make Windows Mobile easier?
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HTC P3470
Nokia N78    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: June 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia N78 packs Wi-Fi and 3G networking into a bland-looking shell. So why was this phone ultimately a winner?
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Nokia N78
Nokia 6210 Navigator    Similar models »
When: July 2008 Worth: $360 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia 6210 followed us as we pivoted and turned, keeping track of where we were facing. Will a compass make the difference in navigation devices?
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Nokia 6210 Navigator
Garmin Nuvifone    Similar models »
When: March 2009
We take a look at a prototype of the Garmin Nuvifone and come away wanting more. Check out our hands-on pics of this sleek navigator.
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Garmin Nuvifone
Sony Ericsson W980    Similar models »
When: August 2008 Worth: $400 - $500 Carrier: T-Mobile, Unlocked
Sony Ericsson's new W980 Walkman phone has plenty of storage and an FM transmitter to broadcast to your radio. Will touch sensitive buttons stymie the best-in-class music player?
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Sony Ericsson W980
Samsung Soul    Similar models »
When: April 2008 Worth: $575 Carrier: Unlocked
Samsung's new flagship packs plenty of high-end feature and a contextual touch screen. Will this phone bear Samsung's standard through the year ahead?
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Samsung Soul
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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
RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530 80% $200Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile G1 79% $180T-Mobile
Nokia N78 76% $500Unlocked
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