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Top 15 hottest smartphonesBy Sindre Lia, 25 May 2008
Of course everything iPhone has never been hotter, but what else is stirring up the smartphone market?

Following a rather dry winter, hot releases are bound to hit store shelves at an impressive rate this summer. Upcoming smartphones like the 3G iPhone, BlackBerry Bold and HTC Touch Diamond have already created tremendous buzz, and AT&T can barely keep the lips tight about imminent launches. And with Thunder on the horizon for Verizon Wireless, it seems like the summer should no longer be considered a dry period in the mobile industry, at least this year.

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
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: November 2008 Worth: $300 - $400 Carrier: AT&T
AT&T's newest BlackBerry finally arrives, and we have our RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 review to dissect and discover the highs and lows of the highly-anticipated smartphone.
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RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T)
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
Verizon Wireless XV6900    Similar models »
Score: 55% When: April 2008 Worth: $10 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless' version of the HTC Touch is the prettiest of all. Does that mean it's also the smartest?
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Verizon Wireless XV6900
HTC Touch Diamond    Similar models »
When: June 2008 Worth: $700 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out the HTC Touch Diamond, with a snazzy new interface and some impressive accelerometer features, in our exclusive hands-on preview.
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HTC Touch Diamond
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
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)    Similar models »
Score: 69% When: May 2008 Worth: $50 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
In our in-depth BlackBerry Curve 8330 review, Philip Berne checks out the improvements Verizon Wireless has made to RIM's multimedia smartphone.
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)
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
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
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)    Similar models »
Score: 74% When: May 2008 Worth: $200 Carrier: Sprint
Could this be the attractive smartphone Sprint needs to turn things around? Find out in our in-depth Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330 review.
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)
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
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
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)
Nokia N96    Similar models »
Score: 76% When: October 2008 Worth: $500 Carrier: Unlocked
We check out the big daddy of Nokia's Nseries devices, the 16GB N96, now available with North American 3G support. Does it top our favorite smaller Ns? Find out in our Nokia N96 review.
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Nokia N96
Samsung SCH-i760    Similar models »
Score: 60% When: October 2007 Worth: $350 Carrier: Verizon Wireless
With numbers on its face and a QWERTY beneath, we slide open the Samsung SCH-i760. Is Verizon Wireless' slider the face of business phone's to come?
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Samsung SCH-i760
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Nokia N86 82% $500Unlocked
Samsung Moment 78% $180Sprint
Motorola Cliq 76% $200T-Mobile
Sony Ericsson W995 73% $500Unlocked
Nokia 5800 73% $320Unlocked
LG enV Touch 72% $100Verizon Wireless
Nokia Surge 71% $80AT&T
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic 70% $1T-Mobile
LG Versa 70% $200Verizon Wireless
LG Chocolate 3 69% $80Verizon Wireless
LG Lotus 69% $100Sprint
Sony Ericsson C905 68% $180AT&T
Samsung Impression 68% $200AT&T Wireless
LG enV3 68% $80Verizon Wireless
Samsung Instinct HD 68% $250Sprint
Samsung Memoir 66% $200T-Mobile
Motorola RAZR VE20 64% $100Sprint
LG Rumor2 64% $30Sprint
T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 64% $250T-Mobile
Samsung Behold 63% $80T-Mobile
Sanyo Katana Eclipse 63% $50Sprint
Samsung Solstice 63% $100AT&T
Samsung Reclaim 63% $50Sprint
Motorola Krave ZN4 62% $180Verizon Wireless
Nokia 7205 62% $100Verizon Wireless
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