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Best advanced cell phones and smartphonesBy Sindre Lia, 9 March 2008
We've hunted down the best advanced cell phones and smartphones that can currently be purchased. The fun starts at $100 and goes all the way up to $750.

Top-rated multimedia smartphones

Compare the specifications of the four phones below side-by-side here, and check out upcoming multimedia smartphones here.


Nokia N95 8GB NAM    Similar models »
Score: 83% When: March 2008 Worth: $450 Carrier: Unlocked
The Nokia N95 gets an 8GB memory boost and support for North American HSDPA bands. Is this the King simply adding jewels to the crown?
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM
Apple iPhone    Similar models »
Score: 75% When: June 2007 Worth: $400 - $500 Carrier: AT&T
We take a look at the changes that have come to the iPhone in the last 9 months. Have they been enough, or should buyers wait to see what's next?
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Apple iPhone
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
HTC Touch Dual    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: May 2008 Worth: $550 Carrier: Unlocked
We slide open the newest member of the HTC Touch family, with a real hardware keyboard. Is this what the ailing Touch desparately needed?
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HTC Touch Dual


Top-rated consumer QWERTY phones

Compare the specifications of the four phones below side-by-side here, and check out upcoming consumer QWERTY phones here.


RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: November 2007 Worth: $170 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless' Pearl has VZ Navigator and 3G networking, but no music store? Is this the Pearl to beat, or just another on the string?
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless)
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint
We take a look at Sprint's new Pearl, with navigation courtesy of TeleNav and Sprint's music store. Is this high-speed Pearl the one to buy?
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Sprint)
LG Voyager    Similar models »
Score: 70% When: November 2007 Worth: $80 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We crack open the ultimate Mobile TV phone in our LG Voyager review. Is it just an updated enV, or a multimedia powerhouse?
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LG Voyager
RIM Blackberry Curve    Similar models »
Score: 64% When: May 2007 Worth: $100 - $200 Carrier: AT&T
Stereo Bluetooth and a real headphone jack make this the best BlackBerry yet for music, but will it convert consumers to the push e-mail cause?
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RIM Blackberry Curve


Top-rated budget smartphones

Compare the specifications of the four phones below side-by-side here, and check out upcoming budget smartphones here.


Samsung BlackJack II    Similar models »
Score: 67% When: November 2007 Worth: $50 - $150 Carrier: AT&T
We spin the wheel on the BlackJack II, which updates the original with GPS and improved battery. Is this BlackJack finally the winning hand you need?
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Samsung BlackJack II
T-Mobile Shadow    Similar models »
Score: 65% When: October 2007 Worth: $200 Carrier: T-Mobile
Will average messaging Joes mind a cupcake made out of Windows Mobile if there's tasty, pretty icing on top? We open up HTC's newest smartphone to find out.
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T-Mobile Shadow
Palm Centro (AT&T)    Similar models »
Score: 62% When: February 2008 Worth: $150 Carrier: AT&T
We try out AT&T's new Palm, a Centro with a slick look and EDGE networking. Is this still Palm's secret weapon?
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Palm Centro (AT&T)
Palm Centro    Similar models »
Score: 61% When: October 2007 Worth: $180 Carrier: Sprint
We get our hands on Palm's newest smartphone, and they claim it isn't a Treo. Does this slick little phone have us fooled? Philip Berne has our full review.
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Palm Centro


Top-rated business smartphones

Compare the specifications of the four phones below side-by-side here, and check out upcoming business smartphones here.


AT&T Tilt    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: October 2007 Worth: $300 Carrier: AT&T
We get an angle on the AT&T Tilt, with its flip up screen and loads of features. Is this the smartphone that will make the others bow down?
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AT&T Tilt
Motorola Q9h global    Similar models »
Score: 71% When: November 2007 Worth: $150 - $200 Carrier: AT&T
We get our hands on AT&T's first Q, the Q9h Global, with speedy HSDPA networking and a great keybaord. Is this the Q to take on a world tour?
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Motorola Q9h global
HTC Mogul    Similar models »
Score: 73% When: June 2007 Worth: $400 Carrier: Sprint
Sprint's recent update to the Mogul by HTC packs some impressive performance boosts, thanks to its improved data speeds.
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HTC Mogul
Verizon Wireless XV6800    Similar models »
Score: 65% When: November 2007 Worth: $400 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
We get deja vu opening up the XV6800, the latest QWERTY slider from HTC. Does the wealth of buttons and radios distinguish this phone from the friends?
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Verizon Wireless XV6800
Best Smartphones
Name Score Price Carrier
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Nokia N95 8GB NAM 83% $450Unlocked
Apple iPhone 3GS 83% $200AT&T
Sprint Hero 81% $180Sprint
Motorola Droid 81% $200Verizon Wireless
Apple iPhone 3G 77% $100AT&T
HTC Fuze 77% $300AT&T
RIM BlackBerry Tour 77% $200Verizon Wireless
HTC Touch Pro2 77% $350T-Mobile
Sprint Tour 77% $200Sprint
HTC Imagio 77% $200Verizon Wireless
HTC Tilt 2 77% $300AT&T
RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 77% $180Verizon Wireless
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 77% $200AT&T, T-Mobile
Nokia E75 76% $380Unlocked
Nokia E71x 76% $100AT&T Wireless
Sprint Touch Pro2 76% $350Sprint
Samsung Intrepid 76% $150Sprint
Nokia N97 75% $650Unlocked
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 (T-Mobile) 75% $200T-Mobile
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) 74% $200Sprint
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T) 74% $300AT&T
T-Mobile G1 74% $180T-Mobile
Palm Pre 74% $200Sprint
Samsung Jack 74% $100AT&T
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 74% $80Verizon Wireless
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